Morocco begin their Group A campaign against Gabon at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Two new coaches meet, with both nations chasing one of the group's two qualifying places.

Morocco's World Cup Level Sets the Standard

Morocco's squad contain 29 players and three uncapped youngsters, but Mohamed Ouahbi retains Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz. The Atlas Lions won three of six World Cup matches in 90 minutes, scoring 10 goals and keeping two clean sheets before France ended their run 2-0.

Sofyan Amrabat is unavailable by choice after starting only one World Cup match. Ayyoub Bouaddi therefore has a clearer route into midfield, while Nayef Aguerd's return restores experience beside Hakimi in a defence that shut out Scotland and Canada.

Morocco predicted lineup vs Gabon (4-2-3-1): Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Issa Diop, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, Ounahi; Brahim Diaz, Saibari, Ezzalzouli; Rahimi.

Gabon Start Again Without Aubameyang

Sébastien Migné's 24-man squad begins a new cycle after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retired. His absence removes Gabon's leading central finisher, leaving Denis Bouanga to carry the main threat after the Panthers failed to win any of their last five matches in 90 minutes.

Gabon conceded 12 goals across those five games, including three against Mozambique, Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan. Mario Lemina and Ibrahim Ndong add midfield experience, but Bouanga faces a difficult duel with Aguerd after Morocco allowed only six goals in six World Cup fixtures.

Gabon predicted lineup vs Morocco (4-2-3-1): Amonome; Anthony Oyono, Appindangoye, Jonathan Do Marcolino, Ekomie; Lemina, Ndong; Babicka, Kanga, Allevinah; Bouanga.

Morocco vs Gabon Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Morocco To Win & BTTS No
  • Odds: 1.26 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Morocco 3-0 Gabon
  • 22Bet Booking Code: AQNKJ

Key stats:

  • Morocco won the last two meetings by a 9-2 aggregate score.
  • Gabon are winless in five matches over 90 minutes, conceding 12 goals.
  • The hosts kept two clean sheets in six matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Morocco are clear favourites because the recent gap is decisive. Their 4-1 and 5-1 wins over Gabon produced nine goals, and the current side then reached the World Cup quarter-finals with three victories in regulation time.

Gabon scored in four of their last five matches, but Aubameyang's retirement changes the attack before Migné's first competitive game. Morocco's two World Cup clean sheets and Aguerd's return make a home win without conceding the logical Safe Tip.

Morocco vs Gabon Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Morocco -2.5 Handicap
  • Odds: 2.49 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 75PKJ

The 2.49 price understates Morocco's ability to win by three goals. They cleared this handicap in both 2024 meetings with Gabon, while their 3-0 World Cup victory over Canada showed that Ouahbi's side can turn control into a wide winning margin.

Gabon conceded at least three goals in four of their last five fixtures and surrendered 12 in total. Morocco scored four against Haiti and three against Canada during the World Cup, so a 3-0 home win offers a coherent higher-return alternative to the Safe Tip.

Verdict: Morocco To Win & BTTS No (1.26); Morocco 3-0 Gabon