Manchester City vs Wydad. This one sees Manchester City, the 2023 Club World Cup winners, take on Wydad Casablanca – a team that’s been here twice before but has never managed a win.

Manchester City come into this tournament after a frustrating domestic season. They finished third in the Premier League and didn’t pick up a single trophy – their first trophyless year since Pep Guardiola’s debut campaign in 2016/17. That said, they ended the season strong, losing just once in their final 13 matches (9 wins, 3 draws). With around £100 million spent on Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Aït-Nouri, they’re loaded and ready.

Wydad Casablanca also finished third in their league and couldn’t add to their 22 Botola titles. They won their last three league games, but momentum dipped with just one win in four pre-tournament friendlies. Two of those losses came against Porto and Sevilla.

Hot Stats and Streaks

• Pep Guardiola has four Club World Cups – tied for most all-time.
• Wydad drew more league games (12) than any other Moroccan team last season.
• Wydad scored exactly two goals in four of their last five wins.

Form Guide: Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca

Manchester City: WWDLWW

Last game: 2-0-win vs Fulham (Premier League)

• Goals: Gündogan (21′), Haaland (72′)
• 53% possession, 20 shots (5 on target)
• 8 goals scored, 2 conceded in last 6 matches

Recent Results:

• Haaland continues to shine
• Dias and Akanji are wall-like at the back
• Cherki and Doku bring flair

Manchester City Key Players

• Erling Haaland: Clinical finisher
• Bernardo Silva: Midfield engine
• Ilkay Gundogan: Set-piece specialist
• Ederson: Ball-playing shot-stopper
• Ruben Dias: Defensive leader
• Josko Gvardiol: Tactical speedster
• Jeremy Doku: Direct and dangerous

Manchester City Injuries

• John Stones is still out.
• No suspensions.

Wydad Casablanca: DDDWWW

Last game: 2-0-win vs Zemamra

• Goals: Rayhi (12′), Mailula (44′)
• Averaging 1.5 goals/game in last 6

Recent Results:

Wydad Casablanca Key Players

• Renan Viana (injured): big miss at the back
• Mouad Enzo (injured): creative midfielder out until July
• Rayhi and Obeng will lead the line
• Malsa adds bite to midfield

Wydad Injuries & Suspensions

• No suspensions
• Defense reshuffle likely

Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca: Head-to-Head Statistics

• First-ever clash between the two
• City’s European experience > Wydad’s CWC history

Predicted XI

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

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• Manchester City win: 1.03
• Draw: 12.50
• Wydad win: 45.00

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Prediction: Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca

Wydad haven’t scored in 3 of their last 4, including 1-0 losses to Porto and Sevilla.

Manchester City should dominate. Expect a comfortable 4-0 win

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