Kenya vs Morocco Predictions - Morocco to see off Kenya in Group A encounter

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Morocco are on a 13-match streak winning streak.
Kenya have 2 wins in last 5 games.
Morocco predicted to win against Kenya in CHAN match.

Morocco are on lenghty winning streak(Getty Images)

Kenya vs Morocco Predictions

Kenya secured a vital point in their previous CHAN group game and have yet to beat their opponents. Morocco are on a lengthy winning streak and started their campaign with a victory. Morocco is predicted to win to nil.

Kenya have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Kenya have scored 5 goals in 5 games.
Kenya have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches.
Morocco have won 5 consecutive fixtures.
Morocco have scored 9 goals in 5 games.
Morocco have conceded 1 goal in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Morocco have the advantage with three victories to none against Kenya, including two draws in five meetings.

Kenya Form

Ten-man Kenya pocketed a crucial point in their CAF African Nations Championship match against Angola mid-week, drawing 1-1.

Kenya were on the back foot soon after kick-off, conceding in the seventh minute of the match. However, Kenya responded swiftly, levelling matters five minutes later via a penalty kick before having a player sent off after 21 minutes of play.

Kenya were under the cosh for the remainder of the contest but held on to secure a draw against Angola.

The Harambee Stars had 29% possession and six shots during the game, with one attempt on target.

Before that, Kenya narrowly defeated the DR Congo in their opening Group A game.

The Harambee Stars have won two of their last five fixtures, including one loss and two draws.

They scored five goals and conceded four.

Kenya have been in solid form in the tournament thus far but have yet to record a victory against Morocco in five attempts.

Kenya Team News & Injuries

Austin Odhiambo netted the equaliser against Angola, taking his tally to two goals in this edition of CHAN.

Marvin Nabwire Omondi received a red card against Angola and will serve a suspension.

Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Sebastian Wekesa

Defenders: Siraj Mohammed, Manzur Suleiman, Pamba Swaleh, Aboud Omar, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Mike Kibwage, Daniel Sakari, Lewis Bandi, Kevin Okumu

Midfielders: Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire Omondi

Forwards: Brian Michira, Boniface Muchiri, David Sakwa, Ryan Ogam, Masoud Juma, Austin Odongo, Felix Oluoch, Edward Omondi

Morocco Form

Morocco got their CAF African Nations Championship campaign off to a solid start with a two-nil victory over Angola last weekend.

Morocco took the lead against Angola after 29 minutes of play to gain the upper hand.

Morocco had chances to score in the second half, but their second goal came via Angola scoring an own goal in the 81st minute of the match.

The Atlas Lions had 41% possession and seven shots during the match, with five attempts on target.

Morocco defeated Tunisia 2-0 and Benin 1-0 in two international friendlies in June.

The Atlas Lions have registered five consecutive victories, scoring nine goals and conceding one.

Morocco have been in tremendous touch lately, winning 13 successive matches, and they have an excellent record against co-hosts Kenya.

Morocco Team News & Injuries

Riahi Imad scored in the first half against Angola.

Goalkeepers: Al Harrar Elmehdi, Rachid Ghanimi, Aqzdaou Omar

Defenders: Moufid Mohamed, Boulacsout Mohamed, Mchakhchekh Mehdi, Louadni Marouane, Arrassi Bouchaib, Assal Abdelhak, Belammari Youssef, Zahouani Fouad

Midfielders: Khairi Ayoub, Hrimat Mohamed Rabie, Souane Amine, Essadak Houssam, Hajji Reda, Bach Anas, Aït Ouarkhane Khalid, Bougrine Sabir

Forwards: Mehri Youssef, El Mahraoui Anass, Bouhra Saïf-Eddine, Baba Khalid, Riahi Imad, Salaheddine Errahouli, Mouloua Ayoub, El Kaabi Youness, Lamlioui Oussama