Morocco vs Madagascar prediction 02.06.2026 | International Friendly

Morocco enter the fixture with strong recent results and one of the most talented squads on the African continent. Their World Cup preparations have included a series of friendlies, including a recent 5-0 win over Burundi. Prior to that, they recorded positive results against several quality opponents and have generally maintained impressive defensive numbers. 

Staggeringly, the last time Morocco suffered an international defeat was nearly a year ago against Kenya, meaning the Atlas Lions are currently on a 27-game unbeaten run across all competitions. 

The squad is expected to be built around established stars such as Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz, both of whom were included in Morocco’s latest World Cup preparations. There have been no major injury concerns reported ahead of the Madagascar friendly, although Morocco are expected to manage player workloads carefully with the World Cup approaching.

Madagascar arrive in Morocco after a mixed but encouraging run of form. The Barea have registered several victories in recent internationals and have shown improvement in attack, averaging over one goal per match across their recent fixtures. They enter this fixture on a three-match unbeaten run, having lost only once in their last seven international fixtures. 

The visitors currently sit 104th in the FIFA World Rankings and continue to make gradual progress under their current setup. 

No significant injury absences have been widely reported ahead of the trip to Rabat, giving Madagascar the opportunity to field a near full-strength squad. The coaching staff are likely to prioritise defensive compactness and quick transitions as they attempt to frustrate Morocco’s technically gifted attack.