Introduction to the Match
Morocco will host Bahrain in an international friendly at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Thursday. The Atlas Lions will then face Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Bahrain will play Tunisia’s ‘A’ side in a friendly on Sunday.
Recent Performance of Both Teams
Morocco won their two World Cup qualifying games last month, defeating Niger 5-0 at home and Zambia 2-0 away, with Youssef En-Nesyri and Hamza Igamane scoring in the latter match. Bahrain, on the other hand, played two friendlies in September, drawing 2-2 with Qatar and losing 1-0 to the UAE.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have met only twice, with Morocco winning both encounters. Their last meeting was in the 2012 FIFA Arab Cup, where Morocco won 4-0. Morocco are unbeaten across all competitions since January 2024, having won all six games in 2025 and keeping five clean sheets. Bahrain have recorded two wins this year, both away from home, but have failed to score in five of their last eight games.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Given Morocco’s impressive form, having won 15 of their last 16 games, and their home advantage, they are strong favorites to win. Bahrain have won just one of their last eight games, and considering the squad quality and home advantage, Morocco are likely to record a comfortable win. The predicted score is Morocco 3-0 Bahrain. Betting tips include Morocco to win, over 2.5 goals, both teams not to score, and at least one goal to be scored in the first half.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the match between Morocco and Bahrain promises to be an exciting encounter, with Morocco’s strong form and home advantage giving them an edge. Bahrain will need to put in a strong performance to counter Morocco’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity. With Morocco’s winning streak and Bahrain’s struggles to score, the predicted outcome of a comfortable Moroccan win seems likely.
