Canada have ensured they have put up a decent showing by getting through the first round of the World Cup knockout stage, but this is where life gets a bit tougher for Jesse Marsch's men.
The co-hosts needed a late goal to get past South Africa in the last 32, but their passage to this stage has been quite comfortable and they face a huge test against Morocco on Saturday.
The Atlas Lions look like Africa's strongest representatives at the tournament and have earned great kudos by holding Brazil to a draw and then beating the Netherlands on penalties.
There is great potential for the team who reached the semi-finals in Qatar four years ago to get to the last eight this time.
Canada v Morocco Tips Summary
Best Bet - Morocco to win @ 3/4
Alternative Bet - Ismael Saibari anytime goalscorer @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Achraf Hakimi 1+ shots on target, Richie Laryea to be fouled over 1.5 times & Neil El Aynaoui to commit 3+ fouls @ 9/2
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Canada v Morocco Prediction
Best Bet: Morocco to win @ 3/4
Getting to the last 16 of the World Cup is a decent achievement for Canada, but this is the point where it looks like their adventure will come to an end.
A last-gasp goal from Stephen Eustaquio saw them through against South Africa, one of the weakest teams to have made it through to the knockout stage, and, despite a 6-0 win over Qatar who played much of the game with nine men, their group matches were unspectacular.
Jesse Marsch's side were unable to get past Bosnia, drawing 1-1, and lost 2-1 to Switzerland, so it looks unlikely that they will cope with this step up in class.
Meanwhile, Morocco are looking the part and a repeat of their run to the semi-finals in Qatar four years ago is not unrealistic.
They proved a match for Brazil before gaining wins over Scotland and Haiti in Group C and they will have gleaned plenty of confidence from beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after gaining a late equaliser to take the game into extra-time.
Alternative Bet: Ismael Saibari anytime goalscorer @ 7/4
Ismael Saibari has been one of Morocco's star performers and has looked sharp up front.
He has already displayed his ability to rise to the occasion by firing the Atlas Lions into the lead against Brazil and then taking advantage of an early opportunity to score what turned out to be the winner in their 1-0 victory over Scotland.
A goal in their final Group C game against Haiti followed and after a quieter game against the Netherlands, the PSV Eindhoven forward will be keen to make his mark in this one.
Canada v Morocco Bet Builder Tip
Achraf Hakimi 1+ shots on target
Richie Laryea to be fouled over 1.5 times
Neil El Aynaoui to commit 3+ fouls
Pays 9/2
Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi is one of world football’s most dynamic defenders and he gets forward at every opportunity.
The Paris Saint-Germain star has had 13 attempts in four matches and four of them have been on target, so it would not be a surprise if he tested the Canadian keeper.
Canucks full-back Richie Laryea has been fouled 12 times at the tournament, three against both Qatar and South Africa and five in the 2-1 defeat to Switzerland, so he could be upended on more than one occasion.
Morocco midfielder Neil El Aynaoui could be another who finds himself in the thick of the action.
He committed four fouls against Brazil and five against the Dutch, so it is realistic he will make at least three infringements in this contest.
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Key Match Stats
Both teams have scored in six of Morocco's last eight games
Morocco are unbeaten in nine games since being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations
Four of the Atlas Lions' last five matches have featured fewer than three goals
Just two of Canada's last 18 games have produced four or more goals
Canada have scored more than once in just four of their last 14 games
Morocco have scored once in four of their last five outings
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