Nigeria vs Morocco Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Nigeria vs Morocco Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 14 January, 2026 | Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah | AFCON | 20:00 GMT

The hosts Morocco take on Nigeria in a highly anticipated semi-final match up between two of the tournament favourites. Both sides have dominated their respective sides of tje draw, leading to this fixture. They've both kept clean sheets throughout the knockouts so far and will ultimately be a game of chess. r

Key Betting Tip: Nigeria Double Chance (Win or Draw) - Odds: 1.57 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Morocco vs Nigeria Predicted Lineups

Morocco (4-3-3) Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui, El Khannouss, El Aynaouni, Saibari, Diaz, El Kaabi, Ezzalzouli

Nigeria (4-3-1-2) Nwabali, Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman, Adams, Osimhen

Tournament so far

Both sides have been extremely impression, not giving their opposition a chance. Nigeria topped their group with three wins from three games. They scored eight goals throughout the group stages, the most by any team in the competition. In the knockouts they've faced off against Mozambique who they dismantled of 4-0 and thenn Algeria which was a routine 2-0 victory. They will be hopeful of lifting the trophy if they beat Morocco.

Morocco host the tournament and will want nothing more than a victory on home soil. Morocco went unbeaten in all three of their group games, scoring 6 and only conceding 1 goal! They then scraped through with a 1-0 win over Tanzania before an impressive 2-0 victory over Cameroon.

Head to Head Timeline

• 4/02/2018 Morocco 4-0 Nigeria

Morocco Last 5

9th Jan- Cameroon 0-2 Morocco 4th Jan- Morocco 1-0 Tanzania 29th Dec- Zambia 0-3 Morocco 26th Dec- Morocco 1-1 Mali 21st Dec- Morocco 2-0 Comoros

Nigeria Last 5

10th Jan- Algeria 0-2 Nigeria 5th Jan- Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique 30th Dec- Uganda 1-3 Nigeria 27th Dec- Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia 23rd Dec- Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania

Morocco vs Nigeria Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.00% confidence in a Draw . The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Morocco vs Nigeria Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Nigeria Double Chance (Win or Draw) - Odds: 1.57

Key Players to Watch

Brahim Diaz (Morocco) The competitons top scorer, he's bagged 5 goals so far and could grab the golden boot if Morocco go all the way.

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) He's been a standout performer at AFCON, he's nettted 3 goals and 4 assists in a Nigeria side filled with attacking quality.

Match Details

Where to Watch: Channel 4 (UK)

Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah (Capacity: 68,700)