Argentina U20 vs Morocco Prediction
🔊 Can the Latin Americans handle the tournament opener? Argentina and Morocco clash in the final of the Under-20 World Cup. The nominal hosts are favorites, but Morocco's counter-attacking style is captivating. This encounter promises to be fiercely contested and largely unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have not faced each other before.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Argentina U20 Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the U-20 World Cup (hosts - Argentina, visitors - Colombia). The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Argentina vs Colombia):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
At the moment, the Argentinians appear to have the upper hand. Their squad boasts top-tier players with a solid footballing education. They seamlessly fit into the concept of total ball control, much like their senior compatriots. In the semifinals, they edged past Colombia (1-0). Prior to that, they overcame Mexico (2-0) and Nigeria (4-0). The team’s defense is rock solid. Sometimes, they achieve success through ball control, while other times they need to drop back and rely on numbers-fortunately, they are all tactically astute. Against Morocco, they might often need to take the initiative.
Match Results: Argentina U20

Morocco U20 Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the FIFA U-20 World Cup (Morocco as the home team, France as the visitors). The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match stats (Morocco vs France):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 4 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
The players of this national team have reached the final in the most unpredictable and somewhat miraculous way. They managed to get past the French through a penalty shootout (1-1 in regular time). Prior to that, they faced tough battles against the USA (3-1) and South Korea (2-1). As practice shows, this team performs quite well in attack. Counterattacks are a significant strength for them. For instance, against the Americans, they had only 27% possession but still managed to score three times. A similar approach is expected in the upcoming clash, especially with the trophy at stake. Their strategy will remain unchanged. The team will play defensively, with the attack forming on a residual basis.
Match Results: Morocco U20
Prediction on the outcome
Statistics: Argentina U20 vs Morocco U20
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- win percentage: 100% vs 83%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 10 vs 7;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
- Morocco U20 won with a +1.5 handicap in last 23 games.
- Morocco U20 won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games (U20 World Cup).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Argentina U20 vs Morocco U20
- average total in the tournament: 2.83 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 2.5 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.17 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.33 vs 1.17;
- Argentina U20: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Morocco U20: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.5 (home - 2.57) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 15 of last 17 Argentina U20 games (U20 World Cup).
Prediction on corners
- Morocco U20 have taken under 4.5 corners in last 6 games (U20 World Cup).
Prediction on cards
Argentina U20: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.14.
Morocco U20: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
Statistics: Argentina U20 vs Morocco U20
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 4;
- number of BTS matches for Argentina U20 at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTS matches for Morocco U20 away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Argentina U20 at home - 2 (29%);
- BTTS matches for Morocco U20 away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In terms of squad composition, the Argentinians undoubtedly have the upper hand. The team boasts a number of rising stars in local football-a very promising generation. Operating with a three-center-back formation, they show maximum adaptability to any developments on the field. Morocco, which mainly tries to exploit open spaces, can be contained. A low defensive block should suffice. In the first half, this will likely result in a very tight and uneventful game. Goals in such a scenario are unlikely. However, in the second half, the more elite side is expected to find the net at least once. As the match progresses, more opportunities will arise. Our editorial team has faith in Argentina's attack and suggests betting on Argentina to score over 1.5 goals.