Brazil vs Morocco Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/06/2026
World Cup · 1Best odds to bet on Brazil vs Morocco
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LiveScore Bet | 1.60 | 3.70 | 5.75 | View Odds |
 Grosvenor | 1.61 | 3.80 | 5.80 | View Odds |
 Matchbook | 1.70 | 3.95 | 6.00 | View Odds |
 Smarkets | 1.72 | 3.90 | 5.60 | View Odds |
 Virgin Bet | 1.60 | 3.70 | 5.75 | View Odds |
 William Hill | 1.60 | 3.90 | 5.00 | View Odds |
 Coral | 2.15 | 2.25 | 5.00 | View Odds |
 Ladbrokes | 2.15 | 2.20 | 5.00 | View Odds |
 Betfred | 1.62 | 3.75 | 5.50 | View odds |
 betmgm.se | 1.62 | 3.80 | 5.80 | View odds |
 BetVictor | 1.65 | 3.70 | 5.25 | View odds |
Brazil vs Morocco Preview
Brazil arrive at this World Cup opener in formidable nick, having won three consecutive matches against Croatia, Panama, and Egypt by a combined 11-4 scoreline. Carlo Ancelotti's side sit top of Group C and carry the weight of a 24-year title drought into New York. Neymar misses out through a calf injury, while a right-back crisis following Wesley's tournament-ending setback has forced Ancelotti to trial midfielder Ederson in the position during training.
Morocco head into this fixture unbeaten in five, a run featuring four wins and a draw against Norway in their most recent warm-up friendly. The Atlas Lions, semi-finalists in 2022, have undergone a coaching change since that historic run, with Mohamed Ouahbi now steering a more possession-oriented approach. Losing winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd to injury is a blow, though dominant victories over Burundi and Madagascar suggest squad depth remains healthy.
Brazil's record in World Cup openers is staggering: seventeen victories and three draws across their last twenty tournament curtain-raisers, a run stretching back decades. Morocco, by contrast, have never won a World Cup opener, drawing three and losing three. That historical gulf is difficult to ignore, and the home win at 1.60 reflects a justified lean towards the five-time champions.
Carlo Ancelotti's side will be without Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, while a right-back crisis following Wesley's tournament-ending setback adds further disruption. Morocco have lost Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd to injury, though new coach Mohamed Ouahbi's possession-based approach looked sharp in dominant wins over Burundi and Madagascar. Neither side arrives at full strength, yet Brazil's squad depth remains superior.
The value here sits with a Brazil victory at 1.60. Morocco's semi-final heroics in 2022 and their friendly win over the Seleção in March 2023 demand respect, but a World Cup group opener under the New Jersey lights favours the side with pedigree and attacking firepower. Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 also appeals given both teams' recent scoring records. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. For help, visit GambleAware.co.uk
Trends to Know about Brazil vs Morocco
- Brazil unbeaten in last twenty openers
- Morocco winless in six World Cup openers
- Seleção scored eleven goals in three matches
Form & Statistics: Brazil vs Morocco
Brazil
Recent form
Season statistics (4)
Morocco
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Brazil vs Morocco
Brazil
Starters
- 1 Alisson
- 2 Danilo
- 3 Marquinhos
- 4 Gabriel Magalhaes
- 5 Alex Sandro
- 6 Casemiro
- 7 Bruno Guimaraes
- 8 Raphinha
- 9 Lucas Paqueta
- 10 Vinicius Jr
- 11 Igor Thiago
Bench
- Ederson
- Roger Ibanez
- Fabinho
- Danilo Santos
- Luiz Henrique
- Rayan
- Endrick
- Matheus Cunha
Absent
- Wesley (Torn left adductor muscle/groin injury, ruled out of the tournament.)
- Rodrygo (ACL and meniscus injury.)
- Eder Militao (Thigh surgery (five months out).)
Morocco
Starters
- 1 Yassine Bounou
- 2 Achraf Hakimi
- 3 Issa Diop
- 4 Chadi Riad
- 5 Noussair Mazraoui
- 6 Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 7 Azzedine Ounahi
- 8 Brahim Diaz
- 9 Bilal El Khannouss
- 10 Amine Sbai
- 11 Ismael Saibari
Bench
- Marwane Saadane
- Sofyan Amrabat
- Neil El Aynaoui
- Ayoub El Kaabi
- Youssef Belammari
Absent
- Abde Ezzalzouli (Knee ligament injury, ruled out of the tournament.)
- Nayef Aguerd (Groin injury/pubalgia/fracture of pubic bone, ruled out of the tournament.)
Medium confidence
A mirror image of formations sets the stage here, with both sides lining up in a 4-2-3-1. Brazil's double pivot of Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães will look to control the tempo, freeing Vinícius Jr to operate in the wider channels and threaten Morocco's backline.
Morocco arrive with genuine quality of their own. Brahim Díaz pulls the strings in the number ten role, supported by the energy of Bilal El Khannouss and Azzedine Ounahi. Achraf Hakimi's overlapping runs from right-back will be a constant outlet and a tactical headache for Brazil's left flank.
Brazil vs Morocco: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Brazil vs Morocco Match?
What time is Brazil vs Morocco?
Brazil vs Morocco kicks off at 23:00 BST on Friday 13 June 2026 in New Jersey.
Where is Brazil vs Morocco being played?
This fixture takes place at the New York New Jersey Stadium, the host venue for this Group C clash.
How Can I Watch Brazil vs Morocco on TV and Live Stream?
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