Morocco vs Madagascar Predictions - Morocco to have a scoring feast ahead of World Cup

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Morocco are unbeaten in 22 matches and have a 17-year unbeaten home record.
Both teams' recent games often feature over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Comfortable Morocco win with goals expected.

Morocco's defender Achraf Hakimi celebrates with teammates at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat (Getty Images)

Morocco vs Madagascar Predictions

Madagascar have been in decent form, usually offering sides a stern test, however, Morocco are the best side on the African continent and at home very seldom lose. I am backing a comfortable home victory.

Morocco vs Madagascar Predictions
Head to Head
Morocco Form
Madagascar Form
Morocco vs Madagascar Predicted Lineups

Morocco’s last two friendlies have produced over 2.5 goals.
The Atlas Lions have scored at least three goals in each of their last three matches against East African opposition.
Four of Madagascar’s last six matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
Madagascar have conceded two or more goals in two of their last three away fixtures.

Head to Head

Morocco and Madagascar have yet to meet in a competitive fixture - this will be their first encounter.

Morocco Form

Morocco head into their second World Cup warm-up match brimming with confidence after a commanding 5-0 victory over Burundi. Ayoub El Kaabi and Tawfik Bentayeb both grabbed braces as the Atlas Lions showcased their attacking quality.

That result extended Morocco’s unbeaten run to 22 matches and maintained their remarkable home record, with the Atlas Lions unbeaten on their own turf for nearly 17 years.

Mohamed Ouahbi’s side have won seven of their last 10 matches, while four of their previous five friendlies against African opposition have produced at least three goals, making another high-scoring encounter a strong possibility.

Madagascar Form

Madagascar may not be one of Africa’s traditional football powerhouses, but the Barea have made significant strides in recent years. They narrowly missed out on a place at the 2026 World Cup, finishing second in their qualifying group behind Ghana and ahead of both Mali and Comoros.

The visitors have lost just once in their last seven matches, winning five of those outings while finding the net in each fixture. Four of those games produced over 2.5 goals, highlighting their attacking threat.

Madagascar head into this clash on a three-match unbeaten run, most recently drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea after Rayan Raveloson struck a second-half equaliser. However, a trip to face Morocco represents their toughest challenge in some time.

Morocco vs Madagascar Predicted Lineups

Morocco (4-2-3-1): Munir El Kajoui; Zakaria El Ouahdi, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Youssef Belammari; Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui; Azzadine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari; Ayoub El Kaabi.

Morocco's World Cup-bound stars have begun arriving in camp after Mohamed Ouahbi named his final 26-man squad for the tournament.

However, this friendly may come too soon for the likes of Brahim Diaz and Noussair Mazraoui. Ayoub El Kaabi is expected to lead the attack, while Munir El Kajoui could keep his place in goal. Zakaria El Ouahdi and Youssef Belammari are also likely to feature in defence.

Madagascar (4-3-3): Geordan Dupire; Radoniaina Rabemanantsoa, Ehsan Kari, Sandro Tremoulet, Morgan Jean-Pierre; Rayan Raveloson, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Clement Couturier; Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Warren Caddy, El Hadary Raheriniaina.

Madagascar are expected to start Geordan Dupire in goal, with Ehsan Kari and Morgan Jean-Pierre anchoring the backline. Rayan Raveloson should partner Marco Ilaimaharitra and Clément Couturier in midfield, while Warren Caddy is set to spearhead the attack.

Verdict

Morocco v Madagascar

Morocco have been in excellent form and will be keen to preserve their remarkable home record. The Atlas Lions are unbeaten in 22 matches, while four of their last five friendlies against African opposition have produced at least three goals.