This series presents the latest statistics, forecasts and analysis of the FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar 2022. This time we take on board two World Cup Quarter Final games that will take place on Matchday 19 of the tournament: England vs France and Morocco vs Portugal. Let’s explore and analyse these two forthcoming matches and help you choose the best World Cup betting strategies to give you a good run for your money.

 

Matchday 19 FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals 2022 

Match 59: Morocco vs Portugal

Saturday, 10.12.2022, 3 pm (GMT)

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Morocco to win         Draw Portugal to win

5/1 (prob. 16,6%)   11/4 (prob. 26,6 %)         7/10 (prob. 58%)

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

As the World Cup golden trophy comes closer into sight, Morocco (22nd in the FIFA World Ranking) meets quarter-final opponents Portugal (9th in the FIFA World Ranking) at Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday.

 

The ‘Atlas Lions’ will look to make history as the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup, but they will have a tough fight against one of the tournament’s most in-form teams.

 

Morocco has impressed everyone at the World Cup and has performed unexpectedly well so far. They sensationally eliminated Spain on the penalties (3:0) in the last 16 rounds of games and extended an unbeaten run in the World Cup to five matches. They also kept a remarkable sixth clean sheet from their last seven outings.

 

Portugal gave a real show of power in the 1/8 final. They were downright ruthless against Switzerland. The match ended with a score of 6:1! Three goals for Portugal were scored by 21-year-old forward Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), who announced himself to the world while the ageing superstar Christiano Ronaldo watched his team’s spectacular performance from the bench. Pepe (FC Porto), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) and Rafael Leao (AC Milan) also scored. Such results at this stage of the tournament are not an everyday occurrence.

 

Morocco’s possible starting lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal

Portugal’s possible starting lineup: Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes, Ramos, Felix

 

Morocco vs Portugal World Cup 2022 betting odds

 

Portugal are heavily fancied in this encounter after tearing Switzerland to shreds in the last 16 rounds of games, while Morocco hung on against a colourless Spain.

 

Portugal enters the quarter-finals of the World Cup as one of the hot 7/10 (prob. 58%) favourites to win, Morocco are out at 5/1 (prob. 16,6%), while a draw can be backed at 11/4 (prob. 26,6 %) – all in 90 minutes.

 

After his impressive hat-trick against the Swiss, Goncalo Ramos might be available at 11/5 (prob. 31%) to find the back of the net again, with Cristiano Ronaldo priced at 6/4 (prob. 40%) and Bruno Fernandes at 3/1 (prob. 25%). Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech is around the 11/2 (prob.15 %) mark at the moment to score anytime.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

Morocco – latest World Cup betting odds:

 

1). Morocco to win the FIFA World Cup: 25/1 (prob. 3,8 %)

2). Morocco to reach the final: 15/1 (prob. 6%)

3). Morocco to reach the semi-final: 7/10 (prob. 16,6 %)

4). Hakim Ziyech to win World Cup Golden Boot: 100/1 (prob. 1 %)

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

Portugal – latest World Cup betting odds:

 

1). Portugal to win the FIFA World Cup: 6/1 (prob. 14%)

2). Portugal to reach the semi-final: 7/10 (prob. 58%)

3). Portugal to reach the final: 2/1 (prob. 33%)

4). Cristiano Ronaldo to win World Cup Golden Boot: 66/1 (prob. 1,5%)

5). Goncalo Ramos to win World Cup Golden Boot: 25/1 (prob. 3,8%)

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

Morocco vs Portugal – things to know and remember

 

The Moroccan team is walking wounded after expending significant energy in the battle against Spain. Due to injuries, the critical Maroccan duo, striker Sofiane Boufal (Angers) and defender Nayef Aguerd (West Ham United), were both substituted off against La Roja. Boufal, in particular, would be a huge loss since he’s been one of the best midfielders at the World Cup so far.

 

There are no current injury concerns coming into this match for the Portuguese side. Although, they are without defender Nuno Mendes (PSG), who will take no further part in the tournament after an injury in the match against Uruguay.

 

However, there is only one emerging question: whether Cristiano Ronaldo performs given he was sat on the bench against the Swiss.

 

It will be the third encounter between these two sides, with all games coming at the World Cup. Morocco beat Portugal 3-1 in 1986, knocking them out in the group stage. Portugal got their revenge in 2018, hanging on to a fourth-minute Ronaldo goal to win 1-0.

 

Morocco Group F games – results

 

FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Group F 2022  Final standings

Pos.	Country	Played	W	D	L     GF    GA	GD	Pts
1.	Morocco (Q)	3	2	1	0       4       1	+3	7
2.	Croatia (Q)	3	1	2	0       4       1	+3	5
3.	Belgium	3	1	1	1       1       2	-1	4
4.	Canada	3	0	0	3       2       7	-5	0

 

Morocco – Croatia 0:0

Morocco – Belgium 2:0

Morocco – Canada 2:1

 

1/8 Morocco – Spain 0:0 (pen. 3:0)

 

Portugal Group H games – results

 

FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Group H 2022 Final standings

Pos.	Country	Played	W	D	L     GF    GA	GD	Pts
1.	Portugal (Q)	3	2	0	1       6       4	+2	6
2.	Sth Korea (Q)	3	1	1	1       4       4	0	4
3.	Uruguay	3	1	1	1       2        2	0	4
4.	Ghana	3	1	0	2       5        7	-2	3

 

Portugal – Ghana 3:2

Portugal – Uruguay 2:0

Portugal – Sth Korea 1:2

 

1/8 Portugal – Switzerland 6:1

 

Summary

 

Morocco vs Portugal encounter will be the most straightforward from a tactical perspective.

 

Morocco are a deep-lying team with a solid defensive record built on a compact 4-4-2 set-up. They deny teams space in the final third before counter-attacking via their world-class full-backs.

 

But let’s be honest, despite their fierce defensive commitment, the ‘Atlas Lions’ might not be able to hold off one of the tournament’s potent teams at bay for 120 minutes.

 

Portugal have proven they can break down bunkered sides when they bagged two goals against Uruguay and defeated a defensive-minded Switzerland.

 

Once Portugal score their opener and Morocco come out of their shell, this match will turn into a high-way for the ‘Selecao‘, and one of Portugal’s rising stars or perhaps even Cristiano Ronaldo, will find a way to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

 

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Match 60: England vs France – Saturday, 10.12.2022, 7 pm (GMT)

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England to win Draw   France to win

2/1 (prob. 33%)   9/4 (prob. 31 %)   7/5 (prob. 42%)

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

England (5th in the FIFA World Ranking) are now among the serious contenders for the golden trophy, and if they perform as they are capable against France (4th in the FIFA World Ranking) and beyond, there’s no reason why the ‘Three Lions’ cannot win the World Cup this winter.

 

Despite a few hairy moments in the opening stages, they had little trouble beating Group A runners-up Senegal 3-0 on the night. Now it’s the World Cup holders France next, with Kylian Mbappe (PSG) hitting top form before Morocco or Portugal await in the semi-finals, and then Argentina, Brazil, Croatia or Netherlands in the final.

 

France will be hoping to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar. They were kings of the world four years ago, beating Croatia 4-2 in the final game of the 2018 tournament to secure their second crown. With a young team full of potential and quality, ‘Les Bleus‘ will likely use that as a springboard for more success. It indeed served them well in Group D and against Poland in the quarter-finals.

 

England’s possible starting lineup: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Bellingham, Rice, Henderson; Saka, Kane, Foden

France’s possible starting lineup: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud

 

England vs France World Cup 2022 betting odds

 

England and France have met each other 31 times, with England winning 17 games to France’s 9, while 5 matches have been drawn.

 

The ‘Three Lions’ are slight underdogs in this match with the odds 2/1 to win (prob. 33%), primarily based on the run of play as France look nearly unbeatable with their first-choice lineup in this tournament.

 

Defending champions head into the duel as the 7/5 favourites for the win (prob. 42%), with a draw priced at 9/4 (prob. 31 %) – all odds within 90 minutes.

 

If you think this game might go the distance, you might find extra-time odds at 11/2 (prob. 15%) while England are priced at 9/1 (prob. 10%) to win on penalties.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

England – latest World Cup betting odds:

 

1). England to win the FIFA World Cup: 6/1 (prob. 14%)

2). England to reach the semi-final: 2/1 (prob. 33%)

3). England to reach the final: 9/4 (prob. 30%)

4). Harry Kane to win World Cup Golden Boot: 40/1 (prob. 2,4%)

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

France – latest World Cup betting odds:

 

1). France to win the FIFA World Cup: 4/1 (prob. 20%)

2). France to reach the semi-final: 7/5 (prob. 42%)

3). France to reach the final: 7/4(prob. 36%)

5). Kylian Mbappe to win World Cup Golden Boot: 4/7 (prob. 64%)

 

PLEASE NOTE: The average odds comparison, source – oddschecker.com. The odds are valid on the day of the article’s publication and may be subject to change before the start of the game.

 

England vs France – things to know and remember

 

The biggest question for England is the status of the striker Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), who went back home to care for his family after a break-in at his residence. It still needs to be determined whether Sterling will rejoin the squad in Qatar for the remaining games.

 

Striker Callum Wilson (Newcastle United) is dealing with a muscle injury, which is thought to be minor. Meanwhile, defender John Stones (Manchester City) ended up with a hamstring injury during the Senegal win.

 

France have enjoyed a mostly clean bill of health since the start of the World Cup. Only one player, defender Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), is no longer available from the roster, having torn his ACL in the opening game. But his brother Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) has filled in admirably at the full-back position.

 

England vs France – last 3 matches in all competitions:

 

• England and France last met in a competitive environment in Euro Cup Finals 2012, when they tied 1-1 in the group stage.

 

• The last time one side won against the other in a competitive match was in Euro 2004, when France topped England 2-1.

 

• The last time both teams met at a World Cup was in 1982, with England winning 3-1.

 

England Group B games – results

 

FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Group B 2022 Final standings

Pos.	Country	Played	W	D	L     GF    GA	GD	Pts
1.	England (Q)	3	2	1	0       9       2	+7	7
2.	USA (Q)	3	1	2	0       2       1	1	5
3.	Iran	3	1	0	2       4        7	-3	3
4.	Wales	3	0	1	2       1        6	-5	1

 

England – Iran 6:2

England – USA 0:0

England – Wales 3:0

 

1/8 England – Senegal   3:0

 

France Group D games – results

 

FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Group D 2022 standings

Pos.	Country	Played	W	D	L     GF    GA	GD	Pts
1.	France (Q)	3	2	0	1       6       3	+3	6
2.	Australia (Q)	3	2	0	1       3       4	-1	6
3.	Tunisia	3	1	1	1       1        1	0	4
4.	Denmark	3	0	1	2       1        3	-2	1

 

France – Australia 4:1

France – Denmark 2:1

France – Tunisia 0:1

 

1/8 France – Poland 3:1

 

Summary

 

Neither England nor France have been seriously tested so far, and both teams will discover that the latter stages of the World Cup feel nothing like the earlier rounds when the ball possession dominance was guaranteed.

 

The result of Saturday’s game could come down to how well the respective nations can contain Bellingham and Mbappe’s star qualities.

 

From here on in, it is all about what both teams do in the transitional moments of the game. France appear better placed to capitalise here, and they will probably send the ‘Three Lions’ home empty-handed again.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

1). When and where is the 2022 World Cup?

 

Qatar host the 2022 Fifa World Cup this winter, the first to be organised by an Arab country and the second held entirely in Asia. It is the 22nd edition of the tournament, which began way back in 1930.

 

The event started on Sunday, November 20, with a match between Qatar and Ecuador.

 

The Final (and 64th match) will kick-off in Lusail on Qatar National Day,  Sunday, December 18, 2022.

 

• November 20: Opening match of 2022 World Cup (Qatar v Ecuador)
• December 2: Group phase concludes
• December 3-6: Round of 16
• December 9-10: Quarterfinals
• December 13-14: Semifinals
• December 17: Third Place Match
• December 18: Final

 

2). Who is in the World Cup 2022 Finals?

 

A total of 32 teams compete in the FIFA World Cup. 31 of them must qualify for the tournament, with Qatar qualifying automatically as a host. There are 13 nations from Europe, 4 from South America, 4 from Asia, 5 from Africa, 4 from North America, and Australia, which is a member of the Asian confederation.

 

• Host: Qatar

• Europe: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Wales.
• The rest of the world: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, USA, Canada, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Costa Rica and Australia.

3). Why is the World Cup in November?

This year’s World Cup has been scheduled for November and December, unlike in the usual June and July window. This has been done to combat the fierce Qatari summer heat, which is often more than 40°C during the period. The average temperature in November is 24°C and 21°C in December.

 

4). Are tickets for the World Cup 2022 available?

Tickets are available through the official FIFA website, with more than 800,000 tournament tickets sold during the first and second phases. The online Last Minute Sales on a “first come, first served”  basis is currently open and will run until the end of the FIFA World Cup on 18 December.

5). How much does a final World Cup ticket cost?

Four categories of tickets are made available to supporters wanting to attend the World Cup in Qatar.

• Category 1 – is the highest priced, located in prime areas within the stadium.
• Category 2 and Category 3 – are seating areas within the stadium offering a less-premium view of the action.
• Category 4 – is a seating area within the stadium reserved exclusively for residents of Qatar.

All tickets are sold in Qatari riyal to both residents of Qatar and international fans, with prices ranging from 40 riyals ($11) to 5,850 riyals ($1,607).

Published: December 2022

By: Rafa