Egypt vs. Morocco Bronze Medal Match Predictions | Olympic Soccer Picks Today, Best Bets

The Olympic soccer tournament is coming to a close, and the Bronze medal match features an all-African showdown, with Morocco facing off against Egypt.

Morocco will be the favorite heading into this match. They boast a squad with a good mix of youth and veterans, as well as talent that plays all across Europe in the club game. The Atlas Lions had a good showing against Spain, taking the lead in the first half. Ultimately, Morocco could not keep Spain off the score sheet, surrendering the winning goal in the 85th.

Still, there are plenty of reasons to back Morocco. PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi will be the best player on the pitch, and Al Ain striker Soufiane Rahimi has set the tournament on fire with six goals in five games, leading the race for the Golden Boot. Morocco has also been tough to break down, so goals are not easy to come by against them.

Egypt was extremely close to upsetting the hosts. They had a lead until the 83rd minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta equalized. In extra-time, a man down the Pharaohs ran out of gas and would ultimately lose the match 3-1. They were fortunate of some missed French chances throughout the game, but they still proved they are a dangerous team that should not be overlooked.

Egypt hopes to use the momentum from their semifinal match to pull off the upset in the bronze medal game. While not as star-studded as the Moroccan team, they will rely on their midfield duo of Mohamed Elneny and Zizo. Egypt have also found the back of the net in four straight games, so they will put pressure on their opponents. 

No matter which side wins, they will make history. Neither of these teams had contested a semifinal before, and neither have won a medal at the Olympics.

Where to Watch Egypt vs. Morocco at Olympic Games Paris 2024

Egypt vs. Morocco: Best Bet

There will be goals in this match. Egypt has not kept a clean sheet since their second match of the tournament, and while Morocco is tough to break down, the Pharaohs have shown themselves to be a team with a nose for the goal. Expecting fireworks as both teams push for a win, it’s a no-brainer to bet on Soufiane Rahimi to score. He has six goals in five games and will surely have his moment in this match.

Best Bet: Soufiane Rahimi to Score (+125)

Egypt vs. Morocco Top Prop

As I outlined above, I believe both teams will find the back of the net. Egypt has scored in four straight games, and Morocco has scored five goals in their last two matches. A higher score line seems inevitable, so a game featuring over 2.5 goals is in the cards.

Top Prop: Over 2.5 Goals (-137)

Egypt vs. Morocco Prediction at Olympic Games Paris 2024

These teams have been impressive in their runs to the Bronze medal game. They’ve made history for their nations, featuring in the competition’s latter stages for the first time. I do not think either team will run away with the game, and both will acquit themselves well. Ultimately, the difference, as it usually is in international competition, will be the quality of the pitch. That’s why Morocco will bring their first soccer medal back home after the game.

Morocco 3 – Egypt 1