Preview: Zambia vs. Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Zambia) Strength]:
1. In their opening match against Mali, Zambia's Patson Daka scored a dramatic equalizer in second-half stoppage time, securing a 1-1 draw. In their second game against Comoros, Zambia failed to score and settled for a goalless 0-0 draw.
2. The team have no injury or suspension concerns, giving coach Moses Sichone full freedom in selecting his lineup.

[(Zambia) Neutral]:
1. If Zambia win this match, they could finish as group leaders; however, a loss, coupled with unfavorable results in other games, could see them eliminated.

[(Zambia) Weakness]:
1. Zambia were winless in their last six matches across all competitions, and the team's recent form has been poor.
2. Zambia have scored a total of 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indicating a poor offensive performance.
3. Zambia have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating a poor defensive performance.
4. The two sides have met a total of 9 times, with Zambia achieving a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 7 losses, being at a disadvantage.

[(Morocco) Strength]:
1. Morocco still needs to secure a top spot in the group, so they will maintain a certain level of motivation for this match.
2. Achraf Hakimi is likely to come on as a substitute in this match, which would be advantageous for the team's tactical options.
3. Morocco have remained unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, and the team have been in good form recently.
4. Morocco have scored a total of 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, with their offensive power at full swing.
5. Morocco have conceded only three goals in their last five matches, averaging less than one goal per game, demonstrating an outstanding defensive performance.
6. In the last 8 encounters between the two sides, Morocco have scored 16 goals and conceded 6, holding an advantage in both offensive and defensive statistics.

[(Morocco) Weakness]:
1. Romain Saiss and Hamza Igamane are likely to miss the match due to muscle issues, which would be a loss for the team's strength.

[Tips]:
Morocco, as the favorites in this group, should naturally hope to defeat Zambia, who are mediocre in strength.

Zambia have not won a single game in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Morocco have remained unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Judging from the head-to-head record between the two sides, Morocco have the upper hand.

The AH line is -1.75 for the away side.

Considering Morocco's overall superior strength, they are favored to win this match.

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