World Cup 2022 start time France vs. Morocco, odds, tensions

France and Morocco will both be vying for a spot in the 2022 World Cup final when they play each other on Wednesday in Al Khor.

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defending champions, who have so far gone undefeated, will face off against a Morocco team who are one of the biggest surprises from Qatar.

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France are -190 favorite to win against Morocco as of June 11. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET this Saturday. A draw at +285

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and over/under for total goals scored at 2.5, France have prevailed in their previous six matches against Moroccan opponents by a 29-5 margin

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scoring a total of 22 goals while conceding just one during that stretch.

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After working in the sports betting industry for a few years, Green found himself a professional sports writer and handicapper.

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He's covered all the major sporting events in several different countries.

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Since the 2017-18 soccer season, Green has predicted nearly $35,000 worth of European soccer picks

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