Morocco stand between Belgium and a potential early passage to the World Cup last-16 today.
Roberto Martinez’s side were incredibly poor for much of their opening match against Canada, their defence run ragged particularly in the first-half and they had Thibaut Courtois to thank for saving Alphonso Davies’ penalty. Michy Batshuayi’s goal was enough to give Belgium a fortunate win.
As for Morocco, they held Croatia to a goalless draw, holding their own and limiting the 2018 World Cup finalists to limited opportunities in front of goal.
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They would be delighted with another point, going into their final group-stage match against Canada, so the onus is on Belgium to force the issue.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Belgium vs Morocco is scheduled for a 1pm GMT kick-off today, Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar will host the match.
Where to watch Belgium vs Morocco
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 12.30pm GMT ahead of a 1pm kick-off.
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer will broadcast the match live online.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Belgium vs Morocco team news
Belgium XI: Courtois; Castagne, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Meunier; Witsel, Onana; T. Hazard, De Bruyne, E. Hazard, Batshuayi.
Morocco XI: Bounou; Mazraoui, Aguerd, Saiss, Hakimi; Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah, Ziyech, Boufal; En-Nesyri.
Belgium vs Morocco prediction
There was plenty for Martinez to be concerned about in that opening match for Belgium, their defence in particularly looking extremely vulnerable to pace.
Morocco are unlikely to be able to offer the same threat that Canada did, with Belgium having enough quality in forward areas to edge another tight encounter.
Belgium to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Belgium wins: 2
Draws: 0
Morocco wins: 1
Belgium vs Morocco match odds
Belgium win: 19/20
Draw: 12/5
Morocco win: 3/1
