2024 Olympic Men’s Soccer: Morocco vs. USA Odds, Predictions & Picks

Friday's clash between Morocco and USA. will determine who will reach the semifinals in the 2024 Paris games. Parc des Princes, the home of French Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain will be the site where this encounter will take place.

Morocco finished as Group B winners with their crushing victory over Iraq, winning 3-0. Morocco scored all three goals in the first half to book their ticket into the quarterfinals. Three players hit the score sheet as Morocco dominated this match owning the ball possession for 74 percent of the game while outshooting Iraq, 17 to five.

Meanwhile, the United States is coming off a 3-0 victory over Guinea, a side who controlled much of the match but failed to be clinical when it mattered. USA were outshot 16 to 14 while only maintaining 38 percent of the possession. The Americans wrapped up Group A finishing as runners-up collecting six points in the group stage phase behind the hosting nation, France.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Morocco vs. USA.

Morocco vs. USA Betting Odds for Friday, August 2

Friday's affair has Morocco as the more likely side to advance to the semis. The Atlas Lions are priced at +125 to win within the 90-minute frame. U.S.A. is listed at +210 pulling off the upset in regulation time while the draw is penned at +230.

Morocco vs. USA Odds

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Morocco vs. USA Betting Preview

Morocco Preview

If Morocco ends up capturing a medal in these summer games, it will be thanks to one of the best right-backs in the game today, Achraf Hakimi. The world-class talent has appeared in all 270 minutes of play at the Paris games. The PSG star picked up an assist on Tuesday's victory over Iraq. Between the U23 and men’s national team, the 25-year-old has represented his country 69 times.

Another veteran aiding his country to their success so far is the 28-year-old forward, Soufiane Rahimi. Dazzling in all three matches, Rahimi has found the back of the net on four occasions. Repping the Atlas Lion kit between the men’s national side and U23 program, he has hit the back of the net 11 times in 22 caps.

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USA Preview

Key player Kevin Paredes will need another monster performance if they want to get past this talented Morocco side. The 21-year-old is coming off a multi-goal performance against Guinea on Tuesday. The Wolfsburg product appeared in 78 minutes of action registering three shots towards the net his previous outing.

Scoring in consecutive matches, Djorde Mihailovic's veteran experience will be leaned upon in Friday's skirmish. The 25-year-old midfielder sets the tone in the middle of the pitch dictating the run of play. The Colorado Rapids star in MLS has put up phenomenal stats bagging 10 goals and amassing six assists in 21 showings in domestic play.

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Morocco vs. USA - Our Pick 

• Morocco moneyline 3-way (+125) at bet365

The Yanks should cause some issues against Morocco’s backend as it’s been evident throughout three games, that position is noticeably getting exposed. That said Morocco just has a slight edge in talent and with Hakimi on the pitch, he can be a difference maker, especially with his top-notch abilities. The Atlas Lions will be playing in Paris, but it will no doubt feel like a home game for them with the ample support of the Moroccan fans who have shown up. The team should be spurred on by the country's support giving them that edge to help them get into the semis.

 How to Watch Morocco vs. USA

• When: Friday, August 2, 9 a.m ET

• Where: Parc des Princes

• TV: NBC Sports, Peacock