FIFA Club World Cup: Juventus vs. Man City Picks — European Giants Collide on MD3 (Jun 26)

A massive European showdown rounds off the action in Group G on Thursday, as Juventus and Man City collide for top spot and an easier passage at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Pep Guardiola’s City will be among the heavy favorites to win the competition this summer, but a defeat against the Old Lady will see them drop into the more difficult half of the draw.

Juventus vs. Man City Overview

Odds

Juventus vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record

Juventus have a recent victory against Man City to their name after recording a 2-0 victory in last season’s Champions League. The Old Lady have won each of their last three head-to-head matches with the English club.

Juventus Team News

Juventus are unlikely to make many changes to the team that thumped Al Ain on matchday one. Therefore, Kolo Muani is expected to start after netting twice in the opening fixture of the competition.

Possible Lineup

M. Di Gregorio (GK); P. Kalulu, N. Savona, L. Kelly, A. Cambiaso, K. Thuram, W. McKennie, A. Costa, K. Yildiz, F. Conceicao, R. Kolo Muani

Man City Team News

Rico Lewis is suspended after being sent off in Man City’s opening match at the Club World Cup. New signing Tijani Reijnders is once again expected to start.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); M. Nunes, V. Reis, J. Gvardiol, N. O’Reilly, T. Reijnders, Savio, P. Foden, O. Marmoush, J. Doku, E. Haaland

Juventus vs. Man City Picks

Juventus have an excellent record against Man City in recent years, and they were also winners against their opponents earlier in 2025.

However, Man City look like a much stronger outfit after signing a number of new players, meaning that the preference is for Guardiola’s side.