The last time Comoros faced Morocco in AFCON qualifying in 2019, they secured a memorable 2-2 draw.
This time, the continent's top-ranked team hosts them again, only this time, with the immense pressure of an expectant nation at their first home AFCON in 37 years.
It's Africa Cup of Nations action on Sunday, December 21, as tournament debutants Comoros travel to the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium to face a Morocco side burdened by the weight of history.
Atlas Lions boss Walid Regragui will be aiming to avoid becoming the sixth host nation to lose their opening match.
📈Team Form📉
🇲🇦 Morocco: Africa's No. 1-ranked team.
🇰🇲 Comoros: Ranked 108th in the world.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Morocco are unbeaten in competitive games since their last AFCON loss in January 2023.
🔥 Morocco's last defeat in any competition was at AFCON 2023 against South Africa.
🔥 Comoros are undefeated in their last six competitive matches.
🔥 Comoros held Tunisia to a 1-1 draw in Tunisia during qualifying, proving their threat.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🇲🇦Morocco | All Competitions Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢
Walid Regragui’s side enters their 20th AFCON carrying the heavy expectation of a nation desperate to see them shed their tag as continental underachievers.
They will be highly motivated to avoid the fate of the 1998 Burkina Faso hosts. However, they will have to navigate key injuries while managing the pressure of being favourites on home soil.
🇰🇲Comoros | All Competitions Form: L🔴W🟢L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢
Stefano Cusin’s team returns to the continental showpiece full of confidence from their historic debut in 2021, where they famously advanced past the group stage.
Their growth is evident from a strong qualifying campaign where they remained unbeaten. They are precisely the type of disciplined side that can shock opponents.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🇲🇦 Morocco (possible):
Bono, Mazraoui, Aguerd, El Yamiq, Salah-Eddine, Ben Seghir, El Aynaoui, Saibari, Diaz, En-Nesyri, Ezzalzouli.
🇰🇲 Comoros (possible):
Anzimati-Aboudou, B. Youssouf, M’Dahoma, Soilihi, Toibibou, Boura, M’Changama, Z. Youssouf, Bourhane, Said, Selemani.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Youssef En-Nesyri — Morocco's most prolific current scorer with 25 international goals. The Fenerbahce forward will be crucial.
✨ Youssouf M’Changama — A key figure in the Comoros midfield. His experience and set-piece delivery will be vital.
✨ Brahim Diaz — The Real Madrid playmaker topped Morocco's AFCON qualifying scoring charts and will be the chief creative force.
✨ Rafiki Said — The striker who scored the stunning winner against Tunisia in Tunis. He embodies Comoros's potent threat.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Morocco/Home to win = 1.16
💵 Comoros/Away to win = 18.97
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 2.90
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.67
This clash presents a classic tournament opener of expectation versus hope: a confident Morocco side carrying a nation's dreams faces a fearless Comoros team with a proven history of upsets.
With history offering a cautionary tale for the hosts and inspiration for the visitors, Rabat is set for a compelling and potentially dramatic start to AFCON 2025.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Morocco vs Comoros game here on MSport.
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