Here’s a sharp preview and prediction for Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca in the opening match of Group G at the FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off today (June 18, 2025) from Philadelphia:

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• Context & Stakes

• Inaugural 32-team Club World Cup — City and Wydad in Group G alongside Juventus and Al-Ain.

• No prior meetings — first-ever clash between the two clubs .

• Team Overview

Manchester City

• Under Pep, City enter as defending Club World Cup champs and firm favorites (-2500 odds).

• Summer signings—Cherki, Aït-Nouri, Reijnders—are expected to integrate early, with Bernardo Silva leading the squad as captain.

• Last 4 matches: 3 wins and 1 loss; strong finish to season.

Wydad Casablanca

• Three-time Moroccan league champions; CAF Champions League winners in 2022.

• Mixed domestic form—third in league; recent friendlies lost 0–1 to Porto & Sevilla, showing defensive resilience.

• New coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem in charge since May.

• Prediction & Betting Angles

• Match-winner: City are heavy favorites (≈91% probability per FootyStats).

• Scoreline: Expected 3–0 or 5–0 win — FotMob & FotMob-famed FotMob predict 5–0, others settle on 3–0.

• Goals markets: Over 2.5 goals likely; Under 3.5 also a popular suggestion .

• Asian Handicap: City –3 favored by SportsGambler.

• Tactical Insights

• Depth & rotation: Guardiola likely to rotate squad, but attack remains potent with Haaland, Cherki, Foden.

• Wydad’s strategy: Expect deep defensive block and quick counters, but likely overrun by City's firepower.

• Match management: City may manage energy, mindful of tougher Group G tests ahead.

• Final Prediction

Manchester City 3–0 Wydad Casablanca

• City to win (big margin)

• Over 2.5 goals

• Both teams to score – No

• Asian Handicap – City –2.5/–3 appealing