Morocco and Paraguay Clash: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Morocco continue their March friendly schedule with a match against Paraguay at the neutral Stade Bollaert Delelis on Tuesday. The fixture forms part of their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup in June.
Match background
Morocco arrived in March on the back of a 1-1 draw with Ecuador. That game was the first under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
The Atlas Lions were controversially declared Africa Cup of Nations champions by forfeit. Their last on-field AFCON result was a final defeat to Senegal under Walid Regragui.
Recent form and rankings
Morocco are unbeaten since August 2025, across 25 matches. Their record in that span reads 22 wins and three draws.
The nation sits eighth in the FIFA rankings, its highest-ever position. The team opens the World Cup against Brazil, then faces Scotland and Haiti in the group stage.
Paraguay snapshot
Paraguay are rebuilding after qualifying for the World Cup. They occupy 38th place in the FIFA rankings.
The South Americans finished CONMEBOL qualifying with seven wins, seven draws and four defeats. They will meet the hosts United States, Australia and the UEFA Path C winner in Group D.
Team news
Ouahbi has no clear injury concerns after the Ecuador friendly. He used a 4-2-3-1 shape and may stick with it against Paraguay.
Captain Achraf Hakimi is expected at right back. Fulham defender Issa Diop made his debut and could keep a centre-back spot.
Paraguay squad and setup
Gustavo Alfaro set Paraguay up in a 4-3-3 to beat Greece. Diego Gomez scored the second-half winner for Brighton & Hove Albion in that game.
Omar Alderete of Sunderland should start in defence. Miguel Almiron is likely to operate from the wings.
Possible lineups
- Morocco (possible): Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Ried, Salah-Eddine; El Aynaoui, El Mourabet; Ezzalzouli, El Khannouss, Diaz; Saibari.
- Paraguay (possible): Olveira; Benitez, G Gomez, Alderete, Alonso; Bobadilla, Romero, D Gomez; Enciso, Sanabria, Almiron.
Form guide and history
Morocco avoided defeat versus Ecuador thanks to a late equaliser. Neil El Aynaoui scored after missing a penalty earlier in that match.
The last friendly between these two nations ended 0-0 in 2022. Paraguay showed recent momentum with wins over Mexico and Greece.
Verdict
Filmogaz.com expects a tight contest. Both sides are preparing for major tournaments and will prioritise match sharpness.
For Morocco and Paraguay Clash: Predictions, Team News, Lineups the most likely outcome looks like a 1-1 draw. The fixture should produce a balanced scoreline.
