2024-08-06 11:35:04
Spain and Morocco will be looking to build on their respective blowout victories when they meet in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympic soccer tournament on Monday. La Roja notched a 3-0 win over Japan, as Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez scored twice to lead the way. They are aiming for their first Olympic gold medal since 1992 after losing to Brazil in the final three years ago. Morocco won last year’s Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations and are coming off a 4-0 win over the USMNT in the quarterfinals.
Kickoff is set for noon ET. Spain are the +130 favorite (risk $100 to win $130) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Spain vs. Morocco odds, while Morocco are +220 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +220 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Morocco vs. Spain 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).
Now, Green has broken down Morocco vs. Spain from every angle and revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Spain vs. Morocco:
- Spain vs. Morocco 90-minute money line: Spain +130, Morocco +220, Draw +220
- Spain vs. Morocco over/under: 2.5 goals
- Spain vs. Morocco to advance: Spain -144, Morocco +118
- Spain: Have only lost one match en route to the semifinals
- Morocco: Advanced past the group stage for the first time in U23 Olympic format
- Spain vs. Morocco picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Spain
Spain finished second behind Egypt in Group C, forcing them to face an undefeated Japan team in the quarterfinals of the knockout stage. They had no trouble with the Japanese, cruising to a 3-0 win behind a brace from Lopez. He played a small role during Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, and now he is looking to play a key role in securing an Olympic gold medal.
Lopez had four shots on goal against Japan, moving into a tie for the second-most goals (3) in the tournament. Spain undoubtedly have one of the best rosters in the competition, and they made a run to the gold medal match three years ago. This is uncharted territory for Morocco, who have never made it to this stage of the event. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Morocco
Morocco had never previously qualified for the knockout stage since the event switched to the U23 format, so this is uncharted territory for them. They have looked fantastic though, winning Group B with victories over Argentina and Iraq. Their most impressive showing came against the USMNT in the quarterfinals, as they crushed the Americans in a 4-0 final.
They racked up a whopping nine shots on goal while holding the USA to just one shot on goal. Soufiane Rahimi leads the tournament with five goals and has scored in all four matches. Spain have allowed a goal in three of their four matches, so Rahimi is positioned to find the back of the net again on Monday. See which team to pick here.
How to make Spain vs. Morocco picks
Green has broken down this Paris Olympics semifinal match from every possible angle and has locked in a pair of confident best bets. He also is offering a full breakdown of this matchup. He’s sharing his Summer Olympics picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Spain vs. Morocco on Monday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Morocco vs. Spain have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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