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Spain have unfinished business to attend to after their silver medal performance at Tokyo 2020, while Morocco's undivided attention is focused on advancing to their first Olympic soccer final.
Spain and Morocco followed similar paths en route to Monday's semifinal, with both teams dominating their respective quarterfinals after suffering a defeat in the group stage.
La Roja fell 2-1 to Egypt, who will play France in the other semifinal, and Morocco's setback, also 2-1, came against the Ukrainians.
In the quarterfinals, Spain had their way with Japan, winning 3-0, while Morocco shattered American dreams with a 4-0 whitewash.
Spain are the favorites to advance to their second straight final across our best sports betting sites as our Morocco vs. Spain odds, picks, and predictions zone in on the outcome and most likely player to bulg e the old onion bag and get on the scoresheet.
Monday's match occurs at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France, with kickoff set for noon ET (Peacock).
Morocco vs. Spain predictions for Monday
Morocco vs. Spain odds via our best soccer betting sites; soccer picks confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.
- Final score: Spain 2 – Morocco 1 (+800) ????
- Fermin Lopez anytime goal scorer (+333) ???
- Best bet: Spain ML (+125) ????
Morocco vs. Spain score prediction
Spain have bagged 10 goals in four matches, including three in the quarterfinal. And they haven't shown a consistent ability to shore things up at the back, allowing at least a goal in three of four outings.
Morocco's makeup is similar as the African side have bagged 1 1 goals while allowing just two. They've kept successive clean sheets, but one was against a subpar Iraqi side in their group-stage finale.
While the priority of both teams will be to eradicate personal mistakes, both teams have players who can score world-class goals, which increases the likelihood of seeing some inspired offensive action.
The +800 odds will yield a profit of $80 on a $10 bet if it hits.
Odds: +800 | Implied probability: 11.11%
Morocco vs. Spain anytime goal scorer prediction
Spain's attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez has scored three goals in four Olympic contests, including a pair against the Japanese in the quarterfinal. The 21-year-old is sensational on the dribble and has excellent intuition, knowing when to join the attack and how to find pockets of space behind the team's lone striker.
He's also provided a carte blanche check to roam, using his game sense and creativity to dictate proceedings.
The Barcelona man scored eight goals in 31 appearances with the Catalan side last season and offers his country a dynamic element they're renowned for.
The +333 odds will yield a profit of $33.30 on a $10 bet if he nets for the second game running.
Odds: +333 | Implied probability: 23.09%
Morocco vs. Spain best bet
Spain haven't played better than Morocco but are the team with more top-tier pedigree. Also, Spain are a perennial power regardless of the level, age group, or competition. They welcome pressure like a hungry couple does their DoorDash order.
Eight of 11 Spanish starters from their quarterfinal victory play their trade in La Liga, and only one plays in a second-tier domestic competition.
The Moroccans have a bit more of a mixed bag, with three quarterfinal starters playing in Ligue 1, three in the Belgian Pro League, and two in La Liga. The remaining three play in the Serie A, Botola Pro (the first division in Morocco), and the UAE Pro League.
That disparity in talent doesn't always guarantee victory.
However, Spain are also superior in other facets, including big-game experience.
The +125 odds will yield a $12.50 profit on a winning $10 bet.
Odds: +125 | Implied probability: 44.44%
Morocco vs. Spain odds & game info
| Morocco | Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +250 | +125 |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 (+100) | Under 2.5 (-130) |
| Spread | +0.5 (-130) | -0.5 (-110) |
- When: Monday, Aug. 5
- Time: Noon ET
- Where: Stade Velodrome (Marseille, France)
- How to watch: Peacock
- Favorite: Spain (+105)
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