Analysis and International Sports Forecast for the Men's Olympic Football Match Between Argentina and Morocco on July 24, 2023
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Argentina vs Morocco Match Analysis
Argentina (FIFA Ranking No. 1 / W-D-W-D)
Argentina, including Otamendi and Julian Alvarez, may be dominant in the entry. However, coach Mascherano's ability is a problem. In fact, Argentina has suffered back-to-back eliminations in U23 tournaments, achieving much less than the senior team. Especially, despite having a stellar squad, Mascherano has failed to show notable performances on the field, resulting in a poor reputation as a coach locally. He also failed to reach the quarterfinals in the U-20 World Cup.
- Absentees: None
Morocco (FIFA Ranking No. 14 / D-W-D-W-L)
Morocco seems likely to prioritize cohesion similar to their senior team. They are already using wildcard picks like Hakimi and GK Mohamedi to think about stability in the defense. Moreover, they have included players from top leagues such as Ez Abde to balance both offense and defense. Given that Argentina's youth teams tend to be less prominent compared to the senior team, Morocco might show some tenacity.
- Absentees: Beghraoui (FW / A-level), Wazzani (FW / A-level), Saibari (MF / A-level)
Betting Data
○ Expected goals (xG): 1.68 goals vs 1.08 goals
○ Both teams to score probability (BTTS): 55%
○ Combined expected goals: 3.00 goals
Major Foreign Predictions
[betting closed] 1-1 (Draw)
Match Outlook & Recommended Bets
Under (2.5) and draw could be recommended. Argentina's youth teams generally face several issues. Despite having a luxurious squad, they fail to blend well, and local sentiment towards coach Mascherano is negative. It's also worth noting Morocco's emphasis on defensive cohesion when selecting their squad.
3-Line Summary
[General Win/Draw/Loss] Draw (Recommended)
[Handicap / -1.0] Morocco Win (Not recommended)
[Under/Over / 2.5] Under (Recommended)