Canada vs. Morocco - Exact Score

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between co-host Canada and Morocco kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday in Houston, Texas, with the match determining which side advances to the quarterfinals against France or Paraguay. Canada, finishing second in Group B after a 6-0 win over Qatar and a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, faces a Morocco squad that remains unbeaten in their last five matches, including a penalty victory over the Netherlands. Historical data frames the current 10% crowd-implied probability for an exact score outcome: Morocco has won three of their four meetings with Canada, including a 2-1 victory in the 2022 World Cup group stage, suggesting a tight contest where a single goal difference is likely.

Traders must monitor final team announcements before kickoff, particularly regarding Canada’s injury to Ismael Kone, who is out with a broken ankle, and the potential starting role for Alphonso Davies, who played only 75 minutes as a substitute in the last game [1]. Morocco’s predicted lineup features Saibari, Diaz, and Ounahi, with no reported injuries in their camp [1]. Recent form indicates Canada scores heavily but concedes regularly, averaging 2.67 goals per game, while Morocco has scored eight and conceded five in their last five matches [2][7]. The Opta supercomputer assigns Morocco a 52.7% win probability in regulation, compared to Canada’s 21.7%, reinforcing the likelihood of a Morocco victory rather than an exact score draw [1]. Watch for any late suspensions or tactical shifts that could alter the goal margin, as both teams have shown resilience in escaping elimination through dramatic late winners or penalties [5].

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