The Italian team Juventus FC will face Morocco’s Wydad AC on 22nd June at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is going to be the second match for both teams in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group G. When we discuss Juventus FC vs Wydad AC Preview, the match starts at 12 PM local time, and for the Indian viewers, it is 9:30 PM.
Juventus are currently in first position in Group G. They are tied on points with Manchester City but have a higher goal difference. Wydad AC lost their opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup and will get off the mark with a win over Juventus.
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Juventus FC vs Wydad AC Preview: Predicted line-ups
Wydad AC
Their first game of the tournament was against one of the biggest European teams and also one of the favourites of the competition, Manchester City. They had a total of 12 shots in the game and missed one big chance. Eventually, the match ended 2-0, with Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku scoring goals for the Premier League side, Manchester City.
Wydad AC expected XI:
Goalkeeper: El Mehdi Benabid
Defenders: Mohamed Moufid, Guilherme Ferreira, Fahad Moufi, Bart Meijers, and Abdelmounaim Boutouil
Midfielders: Thembinkosi Lorch, Mickael Malsa, Ismael Benktib, and Nordi Amrabat
Forwards: Cassius Mailula
Juventus FC
They placed the United Arab Emirates team Al Ain in the previous game. Juventus scored five goals in that game, and it was purely a team performance. Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani both scored two goals, while Kenan Yildiz chipped in with a goal. Alberto Costa and Khephren Thuram-Ulien provided two assists each. If they win, they will go through the next round.
Juventus FC expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
Defenders: Alberto Costa, Pierre Kalulu, Andrea Cambiaso, Nicolo Savona, and Lloyd Kelly
Midfielders: Weston McKennie and Khephren Thuram-Ulien
Forwards: Francisco Conceicao, Kenan Yildiz, and Randal Kolo Muani
Key Players to watch
Francisco Conceicao (Juventus FC)
One of the promising players that we need to keep an eye on. The Portuguese winger, after scoring a great solo in the UEFA Nations League, continues his form as he scored two goals in the last game. Eventually, all the eyes will be on him, what he has got in the bag for this team.
Thembinkosi Lorch (Wydad AC)
The African left midfielder was the best player for Wydad AC in the game against Manchester City. He had a total of three shots in the last match but couldn’t convert any. Thembinkosi Lorch attempted three dribbles in the match, and all of them were successful. His main role will be to create chances for his striker.
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Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1 – Both teams to score
In the previous game, Wydad AC came close to Manchester City’s goals. We expect them to score at least one goal in the game. Juventus, after the last game, will surely score goals in this match as well.
- Tip 2 – Francisco Conceicao to have a goal contribution
Conceicao will continue his goal-scoring form in this game too. His dribbling in narrow places and ball-carrying ability make him hard to stop. Basically, he will make a goal contribution, which means he will score or assist in the game.
Winner Predictions for the Juventus FC vs Wydad AC game
Juventus are the favourites going into the game against Wydad AC, and we expect them to win the game. Basically, Juventus are in a good goal-scoring momentum and have a balanced team compared to their opponents, Wydad AC.
