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Morocco heads into Matchday 2 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with high anticipation surrounding their potential. Despite having won the tournament only once back in 1976 and reaching the final just once more in 2004, their AFCON track record is rather limited. However, their present squad is widely regarded as their best ever.
After securing a historical 4th place at the World Cup in Qatar, Morocco has emerged as one of the top contenders at AFCON. Their dominant performance in a resounding 3-0 victory over Tanzania on Matchday 1 in Group F has undoubtedly bolstered their confidence and reinforced their confidence.
The tournament will present tougher challenges for them in the future, yet their ability to limit their opponents to a mere 2 shots and a total of only 0.03 xG shows the exceptional defensive strength of this team. Their World Cup journey was built upon this solid defense, and it will undoubtedly play a crucial role in their advancement at AFCON as well.
Morocco will have to stay on their toes in this match, considering the fact that DR Congo had an impressive 25 shots during their first match of the tournament. However, despite their numerous attempts, they only managed to score once. Unfortunately, their failure to convert their chances cost them dearly as they ended up with a 1-1 draw against Zambia, who only generated 0.2 xG from a total of 3 shots.
DR Congo possesses a wealth of offensive prowess, spearheaded by Yoane Wissa from Brentford and Cédric Bakambu from Galatasaray. Despite facing a formidable challenge against Morocco, they remain confident in their ability to trouble any adversary. Most notably, Wissa’s individual performance on matchday 1 saw him unleash 6 shots, accumulating a remarkable total of 1.29 xG.
Overall, we do believe DR Congo should be able to score at least 1 goal, however it will not be enough to win against a sky high Morocco.
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Morocco vs DR Congo Game Information
- Date: 01/21/2024
- Time: 09:00 AM ET
- Location: Stade de San Pédro
- Live Stream: beIN Sports
