Scotland vs Morocco

Morocco are tournament dark horses with a deeper, more talented squad and outplayed Brazil in their opener, while Scotland needed a late winner to scrape past Haiti; the Atlas Lions' quality should edge a competitive contest.

Morocco proved their quality by holding Brazil to a draw, while Scotland narrowly beat Haiti and are missing key midfielder Billy Gilmour. Morocco's superior technical ability should give them the edge.

Morocco showed their tactical class and quality in a 1-1 draw against Brazil and should have too much attacking power for Scotland, who were unconvincing in their 1-0 win over Haiti.

Morocco were impressive in the 1-1 draw with Brazil and reportedly have no fresh injury concerns, while Scotland’s opening win over Haiti was narrow and Scott McKenna remains a doubt. Scotland’s structure and set-piece threat should keep it close, but Morocco’s possession quality and wide attacking talent give them the edge.

Scotland unbeaten and motivated after 1-0 win over Haiti; McKenna likely fit, while Morocco lack attacking edge post Brazil draw.

Morocco outplayed Brazil in their opener and have no injuries, while Scotland laboured past Haiti and are without McKenna. Morocco's attacking quality should break through Scotland's defensive block.

Morocco outplayed Brazil in their opener and possess superior individual quality with Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, and Saibari. Scotland were unconvincing against Haiti and will likely sit deep, but Morocco's possession and attacking quality should eventually break through against a side missing McKenna.

Morocco are backed by Opta's supercomputer at 54.2% win probability after impressing against Brazil with a 1-1 draw; their superior squad depth (Hakimi, Saibari, Ounahi, Bono) should edge past a Scotland side that were unconvincing in their 1-0 win over Haiti and have Scott McKenna doubtful with a calf injury.

Scotland are riding high after their win over Haiti but face a resilient Morocco side that dominated Brazil for long periods in their opener. Scotland’s midfield injury concerns (Gilmour out) and Morocco’s tactical discipline and attacking threat from full-backs make this a tightly contested match likely to end in a draw.

Morocco showed they could compete with Brazil in their opener, while Scotland's win over Haiti was against weaker opposition. Morocco's technical superiority should edge this tight contest.

Scotland can virtually seal qualification with a point and will sit deep under Clarke, while Morocco dominated Brazil but may struggle to break down a packed defense; a cagey draw suits both sides' group-stage calculations.

Morocco are tournament dark horses with a deeper, more talented squad and outplayed Brazil in their opener, while Scotland needed a late winner to scrape past Haiti; the Atlas Lions' quality should edge a competitive contest.

Morocco proved their quality by holding Brazil to a draw, while Scotland narrowly beat Haiti and are missing key midfielder Billy Gilmour. Morocco's superior technical ability should give them the edge.

Morocco showed their tactical class and quality in a 1-1 draw against Brazil and should have too much attacking power for Scotland, who were unconvincing in their 1-0 win over Haiti.

Morocco were impressive in the 1-1 draw with Brazil and reportedly have no fresh injury concerns, while Scotland’s opening win over Haiti was narrow and Scott McKenna remains a doubt. Scotland’s structure and set-piece threat should keep it close, but Morocco’s possession quality and wide attacking talent give them the edge.

Scotland unbeaten and motivated after 1-0 win over Haiti; McKenna likely fit, while Morocco lack attacking edge post Brazil draw.

Morocco outplayed Brazil in their opener and have no injuries, while Scotland laboured past Haiti and are without McKenna. Morocco's attacking quality should break through Scotland's defensive block.

Morocco outplayed Brazil in their opener and possess superior individual quality with Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, and Saibari. Scotland were unconvincing against Haiti and will likely sit deep, but Morocco's possession and attacking quality should eventually break through against a side missing McKenna.

Morocco are backed by Opta's supercomputer at 54.2% win probability after impressing against Brazil with a 1-1 draw; their superior squad depth (Hakimi, Saibari, Ounahi, Bono) should edge past a Scotland side that were unconvincing in their 1-0 win over Haiti and have Scott McKenna doubtful with a calf injury.

Scotland are riding high after their win over Haiti but face a resilient Morocco side that dominated Brazil for long periods in their opener. Scotland’s midfield injury concerns (Gilmour out) and Morocco’s tactical discipline and attacking threat from full-backs make this a tightly contested match likely to end in a draw.

Morocco showed they could compete with Brazil in their opener, while Scotland's win over Haiti was against weaker opposition. Morocco's technical superiority should edge this tight contest.

Scotland can virtually seal qualification with a point and will sit deep under Clarke, while Morocco dominated Brazil but may struggle to break down a packed defense; a cagey draw suits both sides' group-stage calculations.