FIFA Club World Cup: Man City vs. Wydad AC Picks — Guardiola’s Side Expected to Dominate MD1 Clash (Jun 18)

The 2024-25 season will be one that Man City will be aiming to forget about quick, as their hold on the Premier League title was ended.

However, the FIFA Club World Cup represents an opportunity for the former champions to get back on track before the start of next season. City open their campaign in Group G with an opening night clash with huge outsiders Wydad AC.

Man City vs. Wydad AC Overview

Odds

Man City vs. Wydad AC Head-to-Head Record

Man City and Wydad AC will collide in a competitive encounter for the first time in this FIFA Club World Cup opener.

Key Stats

• Man City are the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions following their victory in the 2023 edition.
• Wydad AC are the most dominant team in Moroccan soccer, claiming a record 22 Botola Pro titles.

Man City Team News

Jack Grealish has been excluded from the travelling squad for the competition. New signings Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijani Reijnders are all set to feature. Rodri will likely be handed his first start following injury.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, R. Ait-Nouri, T. Reijnders, Rodri, P. Foden, O. Marmoush, R. Cherki, E. Haaland

Wydad AC Team News

Wydad have no fresh injury concerns. Meanwhile, new signings Nordin Amrabat and Stephane Aziz Ki could be included in the matchday squad in Philadelphia.

Possible Lineup

Y. El Motie (GK); Z. Nassik, A. Boutouil, J. Harkass, F. Moufi, M. Malsa, E. Moubarik, H. Sakhi, M. Rayhi, S. Obeng, Arthur

Man City vs. Wydad AC Picks

Man City have already strengthened this summer, and they could be a tough opponent to beat at this summer’s Club World Cup.

This looks likely to be one of their easier assignments in the U.S., and they could record a big-scoring victory to kick off their campaign. Therefore, the best value when making Man City vs. Wydad AC picks could come on the spread.