Manchester City vs Wydad. The heat’s on as Manchester City and Wydad Casablanca get set to face off in the Club World Cup. City, the kings of Europe, go up against Morocco’s proud fighters. It might look one-sided on paper, but football has a funny way of flipping expectations.

Two Third-Place Teams, Two Very Different Stories

Manchester City came into this tournament with something unusual—a third-place finish in the Premier League and no trophies. That’s rare under Pep Guardiola. Still, they ended their season strong, losing just once in their last 13 games and showing the same sharp edge that’s brought them so much success.

They’ve also spent big to reload, bringing in names like Tijjani Reijnders for control in midfield, Rayan Cherki for some flair, and Rayan Aït Nouri to add depth on the wings. City aren’t nursing bruises—they’re ready for battle.

As for Wydad, they also finished third—this time in the Moroccan top flight. Their domestic form looked solid late in the season, but friendlies against Porto and Sevilla showed the gap they need to close. They’ve got heart. But heart alone won’t be enough to get past a team like City.

Stats That Stand Out

• Pep Guardiola’s won four Club World Cups—more than anyone else.
• Wydad had the most draws (12) in Morocco’s league, showing they’re tough to break down, but sometimes lack the killer touch.
• Four of Wydad’s last five wins were by exactly two goals—steady and methodical.

Form Check: Man City vs Wydad

Manchester City: WWDLWW

Last game: Beat Fulham 2–0

Scorers: Gündogan (21’), Haaland (72’)

They had 53% of the ball and 20 shots (5 on target). Eight goals in their last six games and just two conceded. They’re in the groove.

Recent Results:

Date	Game	Score
2025-05-25	Fulham vs Man City	0–2
2025-05-18	Man City vs Bournemouth	3–1
2025-05-11	Crystal Palace vs Man City	1–0
2025-05-04	Southampton vs Man City	0–0
2025-04-27	Man City vs Wolves	1–0

• Haaland’s always a threat.
• Dias and Akanji hold the defense down.
• Doku and Cherki bring speed and spark on the wings.

City’s Key Players

• Erling Haaland – Always dangerous in front of goal.
• Bernardo Silva – The creative brain.
• Ilkay Gündogan – Calm, clever, and deadly from dead balls.
• Ederson – Starts the play from the back.
• Ruben Dias – The rock in defense.
• Josko Gvardiol – Fast, smart, and fearless.
• Jeremy Doku – Loves to take on defenders.

City Injuries

• John Stones is still out.
• No suspensions at the moment.

Wydad Casablanca: DDDWWW

Last match: Beat Zemamra 2–0

Scorers: Rayhi (12’), Mailula (44’)

They’re scoring about 1.5 goals per game in recent weeks—not flashy, but effective.

Recent Results:

Date	Match	Score
2025-05-31	Wydad vs Porto	0–1
2025-05-28	Wydad vs Sevilla	0–1
2025-05-24	Wydad vs Zemamra	2–0
2025-05-20	Salmi vs Wydad	0–2
2025-05-15	Wydad vs FAR Rabat	2–1

• Rayhi and Obeng are their main attacking weapons.
• Malsa is the one who breaks up plays and keeps things ticking in midfield.

Wydad’s Key Players

• Renan Viana – A big miss due to injury.
• Mouad Enzo – Also injured, another blow to the midfield.
• Rayhi & Obeng – Their top two attacking threats.
• Malsa – Key to keeping their shape and holding the line.

Injuries for Wydad

Player	Role	Injury	Expected Return
Renan Viana	Defender	Cruciate ligament	Unknown
Mouad Enzo	Midfield	Shoulder issue	Late July

No suspensions, but their defense might be shaky without Viana.

Man City vs Wydad: Head-to-Head

Date	Home Team	Score	Away Team
—	—	—	—

They’ve never faced each other before. A fresh chapter begins here.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City (4–2–3–1): Ederson – Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Aït Nouri – Rodri, Reijnders – Foden, Cherki, Marmoush – Haaland

Wydad Casablanca (4–2–3–1): El Motie – Moufi, Meijers, Harkass, Boucheta – Malsa, Moubarik – Amrabat, Arthur, Rayhi – Obeng

Betting Odds & Tips

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• Man City to win: 1.03
• Draw: 12.50
• Wydad to win: 45.00

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• Over/Under 2.5 goals
• First goalscorer
• Exact scoreline

Our Match Prediction

Wydad are brave and well-drilled. They gave it their all in those friendlies, but they still came up short. City, on the other hand, look like a well-oiled machine. They’ll control the ball, press high, and likely put this game to the end early.

Score Prediction: Manchester City 4–0 Wydad Casablanca

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