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Argentina kick off their 2024 Olympics campaign with a set of group matches this week as they take on an impressive Morocco side in France on Wednesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and have a point to prove going into this game.
Argentina vs Morocco Preview
Morocco have emerged as a formidable African powerhouse in recent years and will be intent on making the most of their form this week. The North African side thrashed Congo by a comprehensive 6-0 scoreline last month and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Argentina have successfully defended their Copa America crown this year and have been excellent on the international stage. The Albiceleste defeated Colombia by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
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Argentina vs Morocco Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have an impressive historical record against Morocco and have won all three matches that have been played between the two teams. Morocco have never defeated Argentina on the international stage.
- Argentina have scored a total of five goals in their three matches against Morocco on the international stage and have kept two clean sheets in their three games.
- Argentina dominated the Olympics in the 2000s and won gold medals in 2004 and 2008. The Albiceleste will be looking to win a gold medal at the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.
- Julian Alvarez has been included in Argentina's squad for the Olympics. The Manchester City star was also a part of the triumphant Copa America squad this month and scored two goals in the competition.
- Thiago Almada has bagged six goals and one assist in 17 MLS appearances this season and will likely step up as Argentina's talisman at the Olympics.
Argentina vs Morocco Prediction
Argentina have been in excellent form going into this game and will be intent on winning their third gold medal at the Olympics. Julian Alvarez and Thiago Almada have been included in the squad and will look to make their mark this week.
Morocco can pull off an upset on their day but will be up against a formidable opponent this week. Argentina are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Argentina 3-1 Morocco
Argentina vs Morocco Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Argentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Argentina to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Thiago Almada to score - Yes
