We are back with more Women’s World Cup tips as the action continues in Australia and New Zealand. Next up is Germany vs Morocco which takes place at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Germany come into this clash as the number 2 side in the world rankings. It is no surprise to see them as the red-hot favourite to beat a Morocco side ranked 70 places below them. Our betting expert offers up their three best bets for this Group H clash.
Germany vs Morocco Betting Tips
- Morocco +3 Asian Handicap to win @ 8/11 with Bet9ja
- Alexandra Popp to score FIRST @ 29/10 with Bet9ja
- Under 3.25 Asian goals @ 23/20 with Bet9ja
Stubborn underdogs to make Germans work for the win
Germany have featured in every edition of the Women’s World Cup since it began in 1991 and have won it twice. Only tournament favourites USA are ranked higher than Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side hence their very short odds to open their campaign with a win.
However, there is reason to be cautious in adding the Germans on a big minus handicap to our predictions. They have lost two of their last three friendlies. Defeat to Brazil was followed by a victory over world ranked number 32 Vietnam but only by a 2-1 scoreline.
The real shock came in their last warm up fixture. Falling to a 3-2 defeat to Zambia who at 77th are ranked four places lower than the opponents here.
Morocco qualified after finishing as runners-up at last year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations. Taking the +3 Asian Handicap makes plenty of appeal. Meaning this bet only loses if Morocco lose by four or more goals.
Germany vs Morocco Bet 1: Morocco +3 Asian Handicap to win @ 8/11 with Bet9ja
Take Alexandra to pop in the opening goal
Alexandra Popp missed last year’s Women’s European Championships final after injuring herself in the warm up. Prior to that the Wolfsburg hot-shot had scored in all five rounds leading to the final. Including both goals in her nation’s 2-1 win over France in the semi-final.
After returning to full fitness the 32-year-old was in prolific form domestically. Firing in a league high 16 goals from 21 Frauen-Bundesliga appearances. Also putting Wolfsburg 2-0 ahead in the Champions League final they ultimately lost 3-2.
She has showcased how she loves scoring on the big stage and she can underline her return for the national team by opening the scoring here.
Germany vs Morocco Bet 2: Alexandra Popp to score first @ 29/10 with Bet9ja
Morocco to keep things tight against
It was Morocco’s attacking play that caught the eye in their journey to the final of the African Cup of Nations last year. Ghizlane Chebbak ended the competition as both player of the tournament and its joint top scorer.
Her outstanding delivery from set pieces and creativity from open play is seized upon by Rosella Ayane. Standing at 1.80m the Tottenham star is an obvious threat in the air but she also possesses great pace.
In preparation for this tournament, it seems the focus has been on defensive solidity. The Atlas Lionesses have played seven warm up internationals in 2023 conceding only four goals. Keeping four clean sheets across those fixtures too.
Determined not to start their campaign with a heavy defeat, expect Reynald Pedros’ team to work hard and keep the game as tight as possible for as long as possible. Their fate will not be decided by losing to the group favourite Germany but it could be on goal difference.
Completing our tips for this game with the selection of under 3.25 goals on the Asian line here means we only lose if there are four or more goals. Exactly three goals would see half the stake returned as a winner with the other half refunded. Fewer than three goals gives the full win.
Germany vs Morocco Bet 3: Under 3.25 Asian goals @ 23/20 with Bet9ja
Germany vs Morocco Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Germany to win @ 1/20 with Bet9ja
- Draw @ 45/4 with Bet King
- Morocco to win @ 28/1 with Bet9ja
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