Morocco vs. Portugal Odds, Picks, Predictions: Portugal Faces Tough Test on the Way to Semifinals

Morocco and Portugal face each other Saturday with the World Cup semifinals on the line. Read on for our Morocco-Portugal World Cup pick and prediction.

Without captain Cristiano Ronaldo in their starting 11, Portugal played its best soccer at the 2022 World Cup and beat Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16. 21-year-old forward Gonçalo Ramos, who replaced Ronaldo in Portugal’s team, scored three times and should play from the first minute against Morocco as well.

The North Africans are the biggest surprise so far, making their way toward the knock-out rounds after leaving Belgium behind in Group F. To add even more spice to this crazy run, Morocco's team threw out Spain in the Round of 16 following a brave and tenacious performance. If they keep the same concentration and focus, they'll trouble any World Cup opponent they face.

Portugal knows what to expect heading into the clash. It'll be a confrontation between two in-form sets of players Saturday, with both sides relying on great team spirit, as well as fantastic individuals. The stakes are high but neither side will opt to kill the match, looking for their opponent’s mistakes. Instead, expect a proper World Cup quarterfinal.

Here is our top Morocco vs. Portugal pick (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

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Morocco vs. Portugal Game Info

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. ET
• TV: FOX, Telemundo
• Location: Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar
• Weather: 71 degrees, 0% chance of precipitation, 14-mph winds

Morocco vs. Portugal Odds Analysis

Despite Morocco’s World Cup heroics, bookmakers don’t see the team beating Portugal. DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars and PointsBet place Morocco between +425 and +450 for a straight win. Portugal is valued between -140 and -145. DraftKings values a Portugal triumph at -140, the best return of all.

FanDuel’s Morocco vs. Portugal Special features some interesting options. A bet on each team to record at least one shot on target in both halves is +110, while going for four or more corners for both sides returns +155. If you feel adventurous, why not try 2 plus corners for both teams in each of the two halves at +500?

If you’re going for the spread, FanDuel has Morocco +1 at +120, with Portugal -1 at +195. Can Portugal repeat the fantastic match against Switzerland and is a similar scoreline possible? It doesn’t really need to happen for a great return via DraftKings, who have a Portugal -2.5 at +600.

If you go for a correct score prediction and you think it’ll be tight, look at DraftKings’ offering. Morocco 1-0 is at +1200, Portugal 1-0 is at +500, with a 0-0 draw at +1000.

Morocco vs. Portugal Moneyline Odds

Morocco vs. Portugal Pick

Bruno Fernandes to have 2 or more shots on target (+350 via PointsBet) ★★★★★

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been vital to Portugal’s run so far. He put up a great effort defensively, as well as contributing massively to his team’s attacking game. Fernandes is an assist-maker by excellence, but loves to contribute with goals himself. The Manchester United maestro has grown in form and importance during this tournament.

In the group stage, Fernandes recorded three shots against Uruguay, in Portugal’s 2-0 win that confirmed its qualification to the Round of 16. He rested against South Korea in the last group outing, then left the stage to Ramos in Switzerland’s thrashing. It’s time for Fernandes to use his powerful shots to test Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who's had trouble with long-range attempts.

Given how many surprises took place since the start of the tournament, even the most obvious bets on the favorites become questionable. Heading into the final part of World Cup games, opting for individual performances, rather than teams could turn out to be safer and more profitable.

Where to Bet on Morocco vs. Portugal

Here are our top-rated sportsbooks:

• FanDuel Sportsbook
• Caesars Sportsbook
• DraftKings Sportsbook
• PointsBet
• BetMGM

Morocco vs. Portugal pick made 12/9/2022 at 4:03 p.m. ET