Morocco vs Benin: Potential Lineup, Rating Prediction

Morocco return to motion tonight towards Benin of their second outing of the worldwide break, seeking to bounce again after an unconvincing efficiency towards Tunisia.

The match, though formally a pleasant, carries weight. With the 2026 World Cup draw looming, head coach Walid Regragui is below stress to refine his squad and decide up outcomes that might increase the crew’s FIFA rating.

Kick-off is at 9 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) and followers can catch the motion stay on Arryadia HD.

The Tunisia win might have ended 2–0, however let’s not child ourselves, it wasn’t convincing. The primary half was flat, and some huge names didn’t flip up. Youssef En-Nesyri seemed misplaced, Sofyan Amrabat couldn’t dictate the tempo, and Bilal El Khannouss appeared out of sync. Ismael Saibari, caught out huge, was a tactical misfire.

Adjustments are anticipated. Ayoub El Kaabi is pushing for a begin after sturdy goals-scoring kind with Olympiacos within the Greek league. On the similar time, Soufiane Rahimi caught the attention with a full of life cameo and will function as a second supporting striker. 

Targhalline can be in competition to start out as a holding midfielder forward of Amrabat, with Regragui eager to seek out the proper components in the midst of the park.

Tactically, Morocco might change to a extra compact form. A midfield trio of Targhalline, Ounahi and El Khannouss may provide extra stability, with the latter taking part in nearer to the ultimate third.

In protection, Adam Masina impressed on his return and is more likely to hold his place subsequent to Jawad Al Yamiq. Achraf Hakimi stays important down the best, and Youssef Belammari is tipped to start out on the left.

The Botola Professional and Confederation Cup Champion Munir Mohamedi may exchange Yassine Bounou.

Potential lineup:
Munir – Hakimi, El Yamiq, Masina, Belammari – Targhalline, Ounahi, El Khannouss – Rahimi, Ben Seghir, El Kaabi

Predicted rating:

Benin are anticipated to take a seat deep and soak up stress from a technically superior Moroccan frontline. If the Atlas Lions handle to attain early, confidence will surge, and the floodgates may very nicely open to bang extra objectives. 

MWN say: Morocco 3-0 Benin