Egypt vs. Morocco Odds, Picks & Predictions: Olympic Men's Soccer, Aug. 8

Thursday's match between Egypt and Morocco won't feel like a consolation final. Both nations look to make history and win their first medal at a men's Olympic soccer competition.

Morocco and Egypt pushed their semifinal opponents, Spain and France, to the limit.

Morocco held a slim 1-0 lead before Spain broke through in the second half, scoring goals in the 66th and 85th minute to end the African nation's gold-medal hopes. 

Egypt pushed hosts and soccer superpower France to extra time before falling short of their ultimate goal. 

We have you covered for the historical game with our Egypt vs. Morocco odds, picks, and predictions, focusing on the outcome and most likely goal scorer.

While the dejection and disappointment from those losses won't completely fade before Thursday's bronze medal match at 11 a.m. in Nantes, France, both teams won't have any trouble finding motivation for what could be a watershed moment in their country's soccer narrative.

Morocco are the favorites across our best sports betting sites to secure the bronze medal. 

Egypt vs. Morocco predictions for Thursday

Egypt vs. Morocco odds via our best soccer betting sites; soccer picks confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

• Final score: Egypt 1 - Morocco 1 (+650) ⭐⭐⭐
• Soufiane Rahimi anytime goal scorer (+200) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Best bet: ML tie (+265) ⭐⭐⭐

Egypt vs. Morocco score prediction

Egypt 1 vs. Morocco 1

This bronze medal affair shows all the tell-tale signs of a contest that will need an additional 30 minutes, possibly penalties, to decide the outcome. With a first-ever bronze medal at stake, neither team will be willing to release the shackles and play a risk-forward brand of football. 

Morocco is the slightly better team on paper, but the iron-clad, tight-knit camaraderie within the Egyptian ranks will most likely nullify that narrow advantage. Morocco have been the more formidable team offensively, scoring 11 goals in five matches. 

While Egypt have only scored five, they've kept two clean sheets. Egypt's semifinal against France was the first time they allowed more than a goal, and it took the hosts 83 minutes to score their first and 99 minutes to score the decisive second. 

The +650 odds yield a $65 profit on a $10 bet if the match goes into extra time tied at one. 

Odds: +650 | Implied probability: 13.33%

Egypt vs. Morocco anytime goal scorer prediction

Soufiane Rahimi, Morocco

Soufiane Rahimi enjoys playing on the Olympic stage as much as Jamaicans love sprinting. He has a goal in five straight Olympic contests and will be the first player to score in six straight if he bags one against Egypt. 

The remarkable feat is even more impressive when considering that he plays domestically for UAE Pro League club Al Ain, which is not exactly a household, premier soccer league.

The 28-year-old, one of Morocco's permitted overage players, has been sensational throughout, using his comparative wealth of experience and nose for goal to exceed all expectations. 

I'll back him to make history while helping his team do the same. You'll earn a $20 profit on a $10 wager if he scores before extra time. 

Odds: +200 | Implied probability: 33.33%

Egypt vs. Morocco best bet

ML tie 

I believe Morocco will prevail and win the bronze medal. While Egypt have been outstanding, suffering their first defeat of the tournament to France in the semifinals, Morocco has more pedigree in most positions. 

That said, Egypt have some intangibles that cannot be overlooked. They beat Spain in the group stage, something Morocco couldn't replicate in the semifinal. The difference in quality is so minor that Egypt should be able to push the Moroccans to extra time, making a moneyline draw the most appealing wager. 

The +265 odds will pay a profit of $26.50 on a $10 wager if the match ends in a draw and requires extra time, possibly penalties. 

Odds: +265 via Sportsbook | Implied probability: 27.40%

Egypt vs. Morocco odds & game info

• When: Thursday, Aug. 8
• Time: 11 a.m. ET
• Where: Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes, France)
• How to watch: Peacock (streaming)
• Favorite: Morocco (-125)

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