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Egypt vs. Morocco prediction, odds, time: 2024 Paris Olympics picks, men's soccer best bets by proven expert
By CBS Sports Staff,
23 hours ago
Egypt and Morocco square off in the 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal match on Thursday. The Egyptians had a 1-0 lead against home team France in the semifinals, but a couple of late goals for the opposition sealed their 3-1 fate. It was a similar story for the Atlas Lions, who took a 1-0 lead against Spain into the second half of the semifinals but ultimately lost 2-1.
Kickoff at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes is set for 11 a.m. ET. Morocco are -130 favorites (risk $130 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Egypt vs. Morocco odds, while Egypt are +340 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +270 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Morocco vs. Egypt picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say .
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. In 2023, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 Qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He was also solid on his Premier League picks in 2023-24 going 30-22-1 (+7.07).
The Pharaohs should have a confidence boost from their last match despite losing late. They were on pace for a memorable victory against France before Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the equalizer and Les Bleus found the back of the net twice in overtime. Egypt's roster is young and scrappy, so they have an opportunity to bounce back against a favored Moroccan team.
Egypt also boasts some experienced depth to push them along. Even without Mohamed Salah on the team, Egypt has some star power thanks to Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny and Zamalek midfielder Zizo. They have also found the back of the net in four straight games, so they are sure to put pressure on Morocco on Thursday. See which team to pick here .
Why you should back Morocco
The Atlas Lions have the superior squad in the bronze medal match thanks to the roster's mix of youth and experience. PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi and Al Ain striker Soufiane Rahimi have led the way at the Summer Games, with Rahimi leading the tournament with six goals in five games. Add in veteran goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi and this Morocco side isn't giving up many goals.
The rest of the squad features promising players from clubs in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the Middle East. That has left Morocco with a strong blend of youth and experience. See which team to pick here .
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