This is one of the standout ties of the Round of 32 and feels more like a quarter-final. The Netherlands topped Group F with seven points, while Morocco also collected seven points in Group C but finished behind Brazil on goal difference. Ronald Koeman and Virgil van Dijk have both described Morocco as one of the tournament’s strongest teams and expect a high-quality encounter.

The Dutch finished as Group F winners with the tournament’s most prolific attack. Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey and Donyell Malen have all contributed consistently, while the midfield trio of Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch and Tijjani Reijnders has controlled possession effectively.

Morocco have continued the momentum from their historic 2022 World Cup run. They are unbeaten in over 30 international matches and have looked balanced defensively while remaining dangerous on the counterattack.

🇳🇱 Netherlands Probable XI (4-3-3)

GK

• Bart Verbruggen

DEF

• Denzel Dumfries
• Jan Paul van Hecke
• Virgil van Dijk
• Micky van de Ven

MID

• Ryan Gravenberch
• Frenkie de Jong
• Tijjani Reijnders

ATT

• Donyell Malen
• Brian Brobbey
• Cody Gakpo

This has been the preferred starting lineup throughout the group stage.

🇲🇦 Morocco Probable XI (4-2-3-1)

GK

• Yassine Bounou

DEF

• Achraf Hakimi
• Issa Diop
• Chadi Riad
• Noussair Mazraoui

MID

• Neil El Aynaoui
• Ayyoub Bouaddi

ATT

• Brahim Díaz
• Azzedine Ounahi
• Eliesse Ben Seghir

ST

• Ismael Saibari

Morocco are expected to return to the XI that earned wins over Scotland and Haiti.

Prediction

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