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Zambia vs Morocco Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Morocco to confirm top spot in Group A

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Mon 29 Dec 2025 02:14

Andrew Hendrie 29 Dec 2025

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Zambia vs Morocco predictions for Monday's AFCON Group A game
Morocco tipped to top Group A with a win to nil
Zambia struggling in front of goal; winless at AFCON since 2012
Brahim Diaz in fine form - the winger can make it three goals in three games
The game is scheduled for kick off at 6.00am AEDT on Tuesday December 30

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Brahim Diaz of Morocco (Photo by Getty Images)

Zambia vs Morocco Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

There's everything still to play for in Group A as host nation and tournament favourites Morocco square off against a resilient Zambia side in Rabat on Monday.

Zambia vs Morocco Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Zambia vs Morocco Stats & Trends
Zambia vs Morocco Head to Head
Zambia Form Analysis
Zambia Team News
Morocco Form Analysis
Morocco Team News
Zambia vs Morocco Live Stream

Morocco are yet to hit top gear so far as they chase a first piece of AFCON silverware since 1976, with their last-start draw with Mali meaning they need to win this game in order to ensure top spot in Group A. With Mali coming up against last-placed Comoros and favoured to win, Morocco will sense the urgency of making a statement here. Zambia have battled hard in their two group games after sharing the spoils with both Mali and Comoros, but failing to register a single shot on target in the ladder further underlines their struggles in attack.

I can't see Zambia finding the back of the net here. The Copper Bullets haven't beaten Morocco in a competitive game since 1993 and they didn't look like threatening against Comoros. I'm expecting Morocco to produce a much-improved performance to prevail here, but Zambia will be no pushovers as they look to still advance as one of the best third-placed teams. Morocco and Under 2.5 goals looks the best play, with Brahim Diaz continuing his wonderful goalscoring form for his country.

Zambia vs Morocco Stats & Trends

Morocco are unbeaten on home soil since 2009
Morocco are unbeaten in 18 of their last 19 games (won 17, drawn 1)
Nine of Morocco's last 10 wins inside 90 minutes in all competitions have been to nil
Morocco's last nine wins on home soil have been to nil
Morocco have won the last five meetings between the teams
Zambia have seen Under 2.5 goals in seven of their last nine games
Zambia have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last six AFCON games
Zambia haven't won an AFCON game since winning the trophy in 2012
Brahim Diaz scored seven goals in AFCON qualifying & has been on target in both group games
Morocco have scored exactly two goals in three of their last six games vs Zambia

Zambia vs Morocco Head to Head

Morocco have won the last five meetings between the teams and 14 of the 22 overall. Zambia's last win over the Atlas Lions in a competitive game was back in 1993.

Zambia Form Analysis

Incredibly, Zambia still remain winless at the AFCON since their shock 2012 run to the trophy, drawing nine and losing two of their 11 such games.

Additionally, the Copper Bullets are now winless in their last six games in all competitions, drawing their opening two games of this AFCON.

Leicester City striker Patson Daka secured his nation a point with an stoppage time equaliser against Mali in their opening game before Zambia were forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate with Comoros.

It was a great chance for Zambia to really assert themselves as a threat in Group A, but their lack of potency up front was visible again, with the side failing to register a shot on target.

Zambia Team News

There's no fresh injury concerns for Zambia, with Daka once again the most likely man to spark his side in the final third.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos)

Defenders: Mathews Banda (Nkana), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Obino Chisala (Al Merrikh), Kabaso Chongo (Zesco United), David Hamansenya (Leganes), Gift Mphande (Zesco United), Frankie Musonda (Bahrain SC), Benson Sakala (Bohemians 1905), Stoppila Sunzu (Changchun Yatai)

Midfielders: Joseph Sabobo Banda (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Lameck Banda (Lecce), Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian), Wilson Chisala (Zanaco), Given Kalusa (FC Muza), Kings Kangwa (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari), Lubambo Musonda (FC Magdeburg), Pascal Phiri (Zesco United), Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha), David Simukonda (Zesco United), Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos)

Forwards: Patson Daka (Leicester City), Jack Lahne Kalichi (Austria Lustenau), Eliya Mandanji (Zanaco), Kennedy Musonda (Hapoel Ramat Gan).

Morocco Form Analysis

It hasn't been a spectacular start to the AFCON from the hosts, but they remain in pole position to top Group A coming into the final round of fixtures.

Morocco did what they needed to do in opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Comoros, with Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz opening the scoring before an extraordinary overhead kick from Olympiakos striker Ayoub El Kaabi doubled their advantage.

However, the Atlas Lions couldn't make it two wins from two, settling for a frustrating 1-1 draw with Mali in their next outing, with both teams scoring from the penalty spot.

Nevertheless, Morocco remain unbeaten on home soil since 2009 and are still the team to beat in this tournament.

Morocco Team News

PSG star Achraf Hakimi is yet to play this tournament, but could see some minutes off the bench here.

Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal / Saudi Arabia), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), El Mehdi Al Harrar (Raja CA)

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Mohamed Chibi (Pyramids FC / Egypt), Jawad El Yamiq (Al-Najma SC / Saudi Arabia), Roman Saïss (Al-Sadd SC / Qatar), Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (Amiens SC / Ligue 2), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Adam Masina (Torino FC / Italy), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United / England), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven / Netherlands)

Midfielders: Oussama Targhalline (Feyenoord Rotterdam/Netherlands), Sofyan Amrabat (Betis Sevilla/Spain), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma/Italy), Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart/Germany), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC/Spain)

Forwards: Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid / Spain), Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal CF / Spain), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland AFC / England), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahce), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiakos / Greece), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain / United Arab Emirates), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Betis Seville / Spain), Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco)

Zambia vs Morocco Live Stream

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Verdict

Zambia v Morocco

Morroco are tipped to win with a clean sheet. Diaz will fancy his chances of scoring in a third straight game.

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