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Senegal vs Morocco

Africa Africa

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
0 - 3
07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

This looks like a tight matchup. Neither side is clearly dominant, with Senegal averaging 1.2 xG at home and Morocco producing 1.9 xG on their travels. Morocco will likely drop deep and defend, forcing Senegal to find a way to break them down. A single goal could decide this. The Under 3.5 goals market offers solid value. Everything points to a very close contest where a draw wouldn't surprise anyone.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

34%
Senegal
17%
Draws
49%
Morocco
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Morocco

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Senegal picked up more points recently compared to Morocco.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.19 vs 1.94 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 72%
Over 2.5 Goals 54%
Over 3.5 Goals 32%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 39%
Senegal Clean Sheet 10%
Morocco Clean Sheet 12%
First Half Goal 65%
Second Half Goal 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Senegal Morocco
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 17 25
Draws 5 5
Losses 9 1
Goals Scored 2 2
Goals Conceded 0.97 0.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40
Possession % 53.5% 46.5%
Shots per Match 13.8 11.2
Shots on Target 4.8 3.6
Corners per Match 5.6 4.4
Yellow/Red Cards 1.8 2.2

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

18.01.26 Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal vs Morocco
0:3
26.08.25 African Nations Championship
Morocco vs Senegal
2:1
21.12.22 Friendly International
Morocco vs Senegal
0:0
09.10.20 Friendly International
Morocco vs Senegal
3:1
25.05.12 Friendly International
Morocco vs Senegal
0:1

Tactical Matchup Profile

Field Positions & Control Styles

Senegal

Pressing Intensity Medium Block
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency A lot of crosses
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Dangerous on corners
  • Overlap on the wings
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Vulnerable to counters
  • Weak in the air

Morocco

Pressing Intensity Passive low block (PPDA > 14)
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency Play through the middle
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Quick recovery
  • Solid midfield screen
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Fouling under pressure
  • Defending set pieces

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Senegal Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
7 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
5 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.1
Avg xA / game 0.73

Morocco Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
14 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
11 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.12
Avg xA / game 1.41

Availability Alerts

Key Defender Morocco • Hamstring Injury
Out Rating: 8.5
Starting Midfielder Senegal • Ankle Sprain
Doubtful Rating: 6.8
Backup Goalkeeper Morocco • Muscle strain
Out Rating: 3.2
Star Striker Senegal • Returning to training
Returning Rating: 9.4

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Senegal 33 / 100
Morocco 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Senegal Morocco

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Morocco or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +30.9%
3.85
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12.3%
2.08
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Expected Match Flow Timeline

Dominance and pressure projections by 15-minute intervals

0' - 15' Dominance Index

Senegal will likely press early to force mistakes.

Senegal 59%
Morocco 37%
15' - 30' Dominance Index

Morocco should settle down and try to slow the pace.

Senegal 54%
Morocco 44%
30' - 45' Dominance Index

Both sides will look to break quickly before the half-time whistle.

Senegal 51%
Morocco 49%
45' - 60' Dominance Index

Tactical adjustments will show. Expect Senegal to push more players wide.

Senegal 56%
Morocco 44%
60' - 75' Dominance Index

Players will tire. Fresh legs from the bench will spark quicker counter-attacks.

Senegal 51%
Morocco 49%
75' - 90' Dominance Index

Late drama. Teams will take major risks depending on the scoreline.

Senegal 62%
Morocco 53%

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Senegal attacking → ← attacking Morocco

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Senegal have scored in 89% of their home games in the past 12 months.

Morocco concede most goals (45%) in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Meetings between these sides average 19 shots per game, well above the league median.

Senegal are unbeaten in 6 straight matches when scoring first.

Morocco have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

Match Risk Analysis

Assessing potential disruptors and external variables affecting prediction reliability

Risk Level: Moderate
Risk Factor

Fatigue: Both played three matches in ten days, so managers might rotate players.

Risk Factor

Incentive: Senegal wants a European spot, while Morocco is battling relegation.

Risk Factor

Cards: Historically tense game, a red card could change the whole setup.

Public Accuracy Dashboard

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Overall Accuracy 78.4%
BTTS Accuracy 73.1%
Over 2.5 Accuracy 75.6%
Correct Score Accuracy 18.9%
*All accuracy percentages are audited daily against official match logs.

Recent Predictions Log

Date Prediction Result Status
2026-07-05 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-07-01 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-27 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-23 Home Win (1) 1-1 Lost
2026-06-19 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-15 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-11 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-06-07 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

56 Points in last 5 80
1.19 Goals expected (xG) 1.94
1.10 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.40
53.5% Ball possession % 46.5%
13.8 Shots per game 11.2
4.8 Shots on target 3.6
5.6 Corners per game 4.4
1.8 Cards per game 2.2