The Africa Cup of Nations heats up, with attention turning to the match between Zambia and Morocco. The two teams have met before, with their recent performances differing significantly. Zambia has struggled in recent years. Data shows poor results in international friendlies, African qualifiers, and the African Nations Championship. They have managed only one draw and two wins in their last ten matches. Their inability to secure points against Niger at home highlights their current form. Defensive instability also needs improvement, and a weak attack hinders their progress. While they scored against Angola, they also exposed significant vulnerabilities, making facing stronger teams like Morocco even more difficult. In contrast, Morocco has performed well in the Africa Cup and recent qualifiers, maintaining a high standard. They easily defeated Uganda in a recent friendly and advanced to the next stage in the earlier rounds of the Africa Cup, which has boosted their confidence. Morocco demonstrates mature and efficient ball control and attacking organisation. They have good teamwork in the forward line and effectively limit their opponents' scoring opportunities. Considering both teams' situations, a one-sided match is likely. However, football always has an element of surprise. Despite the objective difference in strength, Zambia will not easily give up any chance to score points. A 'miracle moment' may be their only hope to change the situation. Morocco must be careful to avoid complacency and ensure stable performance is key.