Morocco Dominates Scotland 1-0: Stats Reveal One-Sided Victory

According to Opta data, Morocco dominated Scotland in almost every sector of the game. The Lions of the Atlas struck 12 times on goal, against only 6 Scottish attempts. Even more revealing, Scotland failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, while Morocco registered three.

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This difference illustrates the true face of the match. While the Scots long hoped to get back into the game, notably by claiming several favorable refereeing decisions, they rarely put the Moroccan defense in real danger. Morocco, meanwhile, made better use of the ball and established itself more durably in the opposing half.

Possession confirms this impression. The Lions of the Atlas finished the match with 60% of the ball, compared to 40% for Scotland. The volume of passes is equally telling: 666 Moroccan passes, against 441 on the Scottish side. With 91% of passes completed, Morocco above all displayed superior technical mastery, limiting turnovers and imposing its rhythm.

The score could even have been wider. Morocco obtained 5 corners, compared to 2 for Scotland, and created several interesting situations after Ismael Saibari’s early opening goal. But the Lions of the Atlas lacked efficiency in the final touch, leaving their opponent alive until the final whistle.

Individually, several Moroccan players stand out clearly. N. El Aynaoui obtained the best statistical rating of the team, with 8.90 according to Opta. Achraf Hakimi follows with 8.12, a sign of a very complete match on his flank. Ismael Saibari, the match’s sole scorer, also confirms his importance in the Moroccan setup with a rating of 7.80.

The Moroccan midfield also weighed heavily. Bouaddi, El Khannouss, Brahim Díaz and Ounahi all display high evaluations, around 7.26 to 7.28. This consistency reflects a collective victory, built on ball circulation, tactical discipline and the ability to progressively stifle the opponent.

Scotland, for its part, suffered more than it constructed. Its 11 fouls, compared to 8 for Morocco, also show the difficulty Scottish players had in containing Moroccan speed and technical precision. Despite some pushes in the second half, the British never truly reversed the momentum.

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This victory allows Morocco to confirm its excellent tournament start. After their draw against Brazil, the Lions of the Atlas follow up with an important win against Scotland and take a serious option in their group. The 1-0 score may give the impression of a match contested until the end. The numbers, meanwhile, tell of a much clearer encounter.