Man City vs Wydad | Club World Cup Picks by GSB Zambia
Manchester City vs Wydad. The Club World Cup is heating up. Manchester City – reigning champions – take on Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca, who are still chasing their first win. The gap between these teams is huge.
A Tale of Two Third‑Place Finishers
Manchester City had a rare off season—they finished third in the Premier League, their first trophyless campaign since 2016/17. But they finished strong: only one loss in their last 13 games, with some big wins to remind everyone who they are.
They’ve also spent over £100 million on new signings like Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Aït‑Nouri. They mean business.
Wydad Casablanca also finished third in Morocco’s league. They closed with three wins, but lost in friendlies against Porto and Sevilla. They’re hungry but face a heavy task.
Hot Stats and Streaks
- Pep Guardiola now has four Club World Cups—the most of any coach.
- Wydad held more draws (12) than anyone in Morocco’s league last season.
- Four of Wydad’s last five wins were by exactly two goals.
Form Guide: Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca
Manchester City: WWDLWW
Last match: 2‑0 win at Fulham
Gündogan (21′), Haaland (72′)
They had 53% possession, 20 shots (5 on target), and have scored 8 in six games while conceding just 2.
Recent matches:
|
Date |
Match |
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 is in fine form.
- Dias and Akanji keep things solid at the back.
- Cherki and Doku bring energy and flair.
Key Players – Manchester City
- Erling Haaland – ruthless goal scorer
- Bernardo Silva – creative engine
- Ilkay Gündogan – calm, accurate set-piece taker
- Ederson – distribution maestro from the back
- Ruben Dias – defensive leader
- Josko Gvardiol – fast and tactical
- Jeremy Doku – livewire on the wings
Injuries – Manchester City
- John Stones is still out; no suspensions.
Wydad Casablanca: DDDWWW
Last match: 2‑0 win vs Zemamra
Rayhi (12′), Mailula (44′)
They’ve averaged 1.5 goals in their last six outings.
Recent matches:
|
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 goal threats.
- Malsa brings grit in midfield.
Key Players – Wydad Casablanca
- Renan Viana – defense weakened by his injury
- Mouad Enzo – creative but injured too
- Rayhi & Obeng – main scoring duo
- Malsa – midfield anchor
Injuries & Suspensions – Wydad Casablanca
|
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Return |
|
Renan Viana |
Defender |
Cruciate ligament |
TBD |
|
Mouad Enzo |
Midfield |
Shoulder |
Late July |
No suspensions, but they’ll need defensive tweaks.
Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca: Head‑to‑Head Statistics
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Date |
Home Team |
Score |
Away Team |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
This is their debut meeting—City’s European history overshadows Wydad’s CWC experience.
Predicted Starting 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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- Man City win: 1.03
- Draw: 12.50
- Wydad win: 45.00
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Prediction: Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca
Despite their history and determination, Wydad has had difficulty breaking through formidable defenses. Narrow losses to Porto and Sevilla show their limits. City, on the other hand, are in peak form—precise, confident, and creative.
We see City dominating the game with high possession and clinical finishing.
Prediction: Manchester City 4‑0 Wydad Casablanca
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