Passing and chance creation

On the ball, Saibari kept Morocco ticking with secure distribution. He completed 21 of 25 passes, which is an 84 percent success rate. Most of his work came high up the pitch, where he went 16 of 19 in the opposition half. In his own half he stayed precise as well, hitting five of six. He logged one key pass and recorded 0.143648 expected assists.

The pass value model graded his passing near neutral at -0.01, which fits a safe, possession-friendly role. That safety still had bite, highlighted by one big chance created. He used his touches wisely rather than often. Morocco benefited from a player who picks moments rather than forces them. It was a neat platform for his goal threat to shine.

Ball carrying and progressive threat

Beyond passing, Saibari advanced play with measured carries. He registered 13 ball carries that covered 182.34 meters in total. His total progression came to 141.39 meters, which shows how often he moved Morocco upfield. He produced four progressive carries that added up to 111.15 meters. One burst stood out at 43.88 meters, a clear field-tilter.

Those northbound runs showed up in his impact scores too, with a 0.38 dribble value. It was controlled rather than flashy, yet it pulled Scotland back. The forward steps complemented Morocco’s shape and helped relieve pressure. Across two World Cup matches so far, he has logged 20 sprints and hit a top speed of 33.42 km/h. The blend of power and economy is serving Morocco well.

Defensive work and duels

Saibari also put in the graft without the ball. He won two duels and lost one, and added one aerial duel win for good measure. His tackle numbers were spotless, one tackle attempted and one won. There were three ball recoveries and one clearance to round out the dirty work. That balance is reflected in a 0.15 defensive value score.

Little details add up in tight World Cup fixtures. He kept fouls to a minimum and managed transitions smartly. His compact effort helped Morocco protect the lead. When Morocco needed a screen in front of midfield, he offered it. The full shift mattered as much as the goal.

World Cup form so far

Zooming out to the tournament, Saibari’s start is efficient. He has two appearances, both starts, for 173 minutes and two goals. That translates to a scoring frequency of 86.5 minutes per goal and a 40 percent goal conversion. He has five shots, with two on target, and has struck once from inside the box and once from outside. Both goals came with his right foot.

On the ball, he has 49 passes with 43 accurate, an 87.76 percent rate. He has 18 accurate passes in the final third and one key pass overall. In duels, he has won six of 11 for a 54.55 percent success rate. His top speed sits at 33.42 km/h with 20 sprints recorded, and he has hit the woodwork once. The tournament average Sofascore Rating stands at 7.8, matching the level he showed against Scotland.

This was a composed, productive World Cup display from a player who is growing into the tournament. Saibari mixed a match-winning goal with tidy passing, progressive carries and reliable defensive effort. For Morocco, that balance looks valuable in Group C. Fans can follow his live statistics, heat maps and Sofascore Rating on Sofascore throughout the World Cup.