Preview: Senegal vs Morocco Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 Final

The Atlas Lions are on a two-match winning run against the Lions of Teranga.

The Senegal national football team are all set to battle it out against the Morocco national football team for the 2025 AFCON final. This high-stakes game between these teams will be played at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.

The Lions of Teranga are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against Egypt in the previous round of the African competition. It was a close contest, but the Senegal national football team were the better side in the end. They will be looking to continue their winning run and clinch their second Africa Cup of Nations title. The upcoming contest is going to be a tough affair for them.

The Morocco national football team will be at home and this will give them a slight advantage from the start. They were held to a draw by Nigeria in the semifinals, but then advanced via penalties. The Atlas Lions are also close to lifting their second AFCON title, but it is not going to be an easy outing for them either. They will be keen to give their all here.

المنتخب الوطني يستهل تحضيراته استعدادًا للنهائي أمام السنغال 👊Our National Team kicks off preparations ahead of the Final against Senegal 💪🏻#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/xIelOJexZP

— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) January 15, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Rabat, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah
• Date: Monday, January 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, Jan 18; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Senegal: D-W-W-W-W

Morocco: D-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Sadio Mane (Senegal)

The 33-year-old is coming in after scoring a sensational match-winning goal for the Senegal national football team in the semifinal of the African competition. Even though he has scored only two goals in the current campaign, Sadio Mane is still going to be an important aspect of the squad for the Lions of Teranga.

Brahim Diaz (Morocco)

Brahim Diaz is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He has scored five goals in six AFCON 2025 matches and has been one of the most consistent players for the Morocco national football team. The Real Madrid star will be looking to step up his game yet again and might even lead his side to a win with a top performance.

Match Facts

• Morocco are undefeated in their last 23 matches.
• Senegal are on a four-match winning run.
• The Lions of Teranga have lost both of their last two matches against the Atlas Lions.

Senegal vs Morocco: Betting Tips and Odds

• Morocco to win @7/5 Star Sports
• Brahim Diaz to score @16/5 BetVictor
• Goals under 3.5 @1/6 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Senegal have all their selected players fit and ready to be in action. But their captain, Koulibaly, is suspended for the final.

Azzedine Ounahi is not going to be in action for Morocco due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 31

Senegal won: 7

Morocco won: 18

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Morocco predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Bounou (GK); Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui; Díaz, El Khannouss, Saibari, Ezzalzouli; El Kaabi

Senegal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mendy (GK); Diatta, Mamadou Sarr, Niakhaté, Diouf; Diarra, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Ndiaye, Jackson, Mané

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be gunning for a win here, but it will be the Morocco national football team who are likely to outplay the Senegal national football team in their final AFCON clash.

Prediction: Senegal 1-2 Morocco

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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