Brazil
Morocco
Morocco
Brazil
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, Brazil hosted Egypt and secured a 2-1 victory. This win adds to their recent success, marking their third consecutive win in friendly matches.
Match statistics (Brazil vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Morocco played to a 1-1 draw against Norway in their most recent friendly. This result comes after a string of impressive performances, including two convincing wins prior to the draw.
Match statistics (Morocco vs Norway):
In a tightly contested match, Brazil and Morocco ended their World Cup Group Stage clash in a 1-1 draw, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
The match saw Morocco take an early lead in the 21st minute through I. Saibari, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from B. Diaz. However, Brazil responded swiftly, leveling the score just eleven minutes later when Vinicius Junior found the net after a clever setup by Bruno Guimaraes.
Statistically, both teams were evenly matched, each registering 12 total shots. However, Brazil enjoyed a slight advantage in possession with 54%, and they were more effective in creating chances, with 4 shots on target compared to Morocco's 2. The Brazilian side also dominated in corners, earning 5 to Morocco's none.
Discipline played a role in the match, with Brazil receiving 2 yellow cards, while Morocco managed to avoid any bookings. The physicality of the game was evident, as both teams committed a similar number of fouls, with Brazil at 15 and Morocco at 14.
Ultimately, the draw reflects the competitive nature of the tournament, with both teams demonstrating their capabilities and setting the stage for an intriguing World Cup ahead.
Brazil has shown strong form in their recent matches, winning 8 out of their last 10 games, scoring a total of 20 goals and conceding 10, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is evident, particularly in their last match where they scored 6 goals against Panama. On the other hand, Morocco has also been in good form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only 1, averaging 3 goals per game in that span.
Their recent performances indicate a solid offensive capability for both teams, with Brazil's last 10 matches yielding an aggregate of 13 goals for and 7 against, while Morocco's last 10 matches have resulted in 13 goals for and just 3 against.
In their head-to-head encounters, Morocco has a perfect record against Brazil, winning the only match they played on March 25, 2023, with a score of 2-1. This historical context may play a psychological role in the upcoming match. Both teams have shown a tendency to score, with Brazil averaging 2.6 goals per game and Morocco averaging 2.6 goals per game in their recent fixtures. The expected goals (xG) data, while not available, suggests that both teams are capable of creating significant scoring opportunities based on their recent performances.
Additionally, Brazil's possession rate of 53% in their last match indicates their ability to control the game, while Morocco's 46% possession suggests they may rely on counter-attacks to exploit Brazil's defense.
In terms of tactical expectations, Brazil is likely to dominate possession and create more chances through their attacking midfielders, while Morocco may adopt a more defensive posture, looking to hit Brazil on the counter-attack with their pacey forwards. This could lead to a high-scoring game, with both teams finding the back of the net multiple times.
Brazil
3
1
2
Morocco
2
1
1
Alisson
G
Wesley Franca
D
Marquinhos
D
Ibanez
D
Douglas Santos
D
Lucas Paqueta
M
Bruno Guimaraes
M
Casemiro
M
Raphinha
M
I. Thiago
F
Vinicius Junior
F
Bono
G
A. Hakimi
D
I. Diop
D
C. Riad
D
N. Mazraoui
D
A. Bouaddi
M
N. El Aynaoui
M
B. Diaz
M
A. Ounahi
M
A. Ezzalzouli
M
I. Saibari
F
