In the second round of Group C at the World Cup, Scotland meet Morocco. Both teams showed strong defensive discipline in their opening matches. With qualification on the line in this game, neither side is likely to take unnecessary risks. Based on their first-round performances, both teams lack sustained threat in attack. Scotland managed just seven shots in the entire match and did not score the winner until the 89th minute. Even against group minnows Haiti, they looked labored, which raises questions about their attacking creativity. Morocco, although they held Brazil to a draw, were pinned back in their own half for much of the match. Their attacking play relied mainly on sporadic counterattacks, and their ability to score from open play also appears limited. The over/under line is the clearest signal for this match. The opening line was 2/2.5 goals and remained unchanged close to kickoff. The odds for the over have gradually fallen from the very high range of 1.00-1.07 to 0.96-1.02, but they are still relatively elevated overall. A 2/2.5-goal line is one of the lowest scoring lines at this World Cup, indicating that the market had already set a low expectation for goals. Although the over price has eased somewhat, it has still not dropped into the normal range below 0.90, so the payout pressure remains concentrated on the over side. Both teams displayed strong tactical discipline in their World Cup openers. Scotland's midfield pressing and Morocco's defensive structure are both capable of limiting opponents. Injury doubts over key players also add uncertainty — if Scotland centre-back McKenna and Morocco goalkeeper Bono are unavailable, both teams may become even more cautious to avoid being punished by defensive lapses. Overall, this is a short opening line with high over odds, while both teams' attacking efficiency remains questionable. The importance of the match suggests a slower tempo.