The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup’s Group G action gets underway with a high-profile clash as Manchester City face Moroccan giants Wydad AC on Wednesday, June 18th, in Philadelphia.
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Pep Guardiola’s side enter the tournament eager to bounce back from a rare trophyless season, determined to reassert their dominance on the world stage with a refreshed squad and new signings ready to make an impact.
City are widely tipped as one of the tournament favourites, boasting attacking firepower and depth that few clubs can match.
Wydad AC, meanwhile, arrive after a disappointing domestic campaign but will be keen to restore pride and test themselves against Europe’s elite. Under manager Mohamed Amine Benhachem, Wydad are expected to adopt a disciplined, counter-attacking approach, hoping to frustrate City and capitalise on any opportunities that arise.
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Man City v Wydad, Wednesday, 17:00 BST
Man City v Wydad tips
• Erling Haaland to score – 2/5 with Bet365
• Nico Gonzalez to shoot from outside the box (most booking points) – 7/2 with Bet365
• Man City to lead at half-time and full-time – 2/5 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Erling Haaland to score
Erling Haaland might have not had the best form to end the season but his fortune has definitely changed since the last day game against Fulham.
The striker scored at Craven Cottage and has since scored in each of Norway’s two 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Haaland is already looking sharp and looks to have made the most out of his little rest.
The Norwegian to score against Wydad is currently priced at 2/5 odds on bet365 which is good value given he scored scored 31 goals in 44 matches in all competitions last season for Manchester City.
Tip: Erling Haaland to score @2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Haaland scores against Wydad AC.
Nico Gonzalez to shoot from outside the box
With Rodri only recovering from his ACL injury, it’s very unlikely Pep Guardiola starts him as the Spaniard is expected to be eased back into the first team. Nico Gonzalez as a result is primed to start against Wydad with Mateo Kovacic out of the tournament due to injury.
Gonzalez to play one shot on target from outside the box is at an astonishing 7/2 on bet365 which offers very good value for money. In just 760 Premier League minutes, the Spaniard midfielder nine shots with 22.2% of it being on target.
The accuracy could be better but against a team like Wydad who will largely sit deep inside their penalty box, there will be the space and opportunity for Gonzalez to shoot.
Tip: Nico Gonzalez to shoot from outside the box @7/2
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Nico Gonzalez takes a shot from outside the box on target against Wydad AC.
Man City to lead at half-time and-full time
Manchester City and Wydad AC will face each other for the very first time in a competitive fixture, marking not only a new chapter for both clubs but also the first-ever meeting between English and Moroccan teams in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup, including its previous format.
This unfamiliar matchup means both sides enter with an element of unpredictability, but Manchester City have a clear edge thanks to an active two weeks in the special transfer window leading up to the tournament. The Cityzens, who previously appeared in the 2023 edition of the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, delivered a dominant performance—scoring seven goals and conceding none across their two matches (a 3-0 semi-final win over Urawa Red Diamonds and a 4-0 victory against Fluminense in the final) to lift the trophy.
In contrast, Wydad AC are still searching for their first win at the Club World Cup, having suffered two defeats in 2017 and exiting on penalties after a draw in the 2022 edition. Following a disappointing domestic campaign and now adapting to new manager Mohamed Amine Benhachem’s leadership, Wydad face a daunting challenge against a Manchester City squad brimming with talent and momentum. For the Moroccan champions, overcoming this City side may prove to be a formidable task.
Tip: Manchester City to lead at half-time and full-time @2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Manchester City lead Wydad AC at half-time and then also lead the Moroccan side at full-time.
Manchester City v Wydad AC odds
• Bayern Munich – 83/1000 with Bet365
• Draw – 17/2 with Bet365
• Wydad AC – 40 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.