Manchester City and Juventus have both progressed to the next phase of the Club World Cup, but the top position in Group G is still contested. Both teams are level with six points from their matches and share an identical goal difference. Notably, City`s defense has yet to be breached in their two games played so far. This impressive run faces its most significant challenge yet in this upcoming clash, which will serve as a crucial test of their readiness for the knockout stages.
With players like a revitalized Phil Foden and Kenan Yildiz poised for a breakout season, this encounter is set to feature significant star power. Both clubs have points to prove, promising a compelling football spectacle on the pitch as they vie for group supremacy.
Match Information and Odds
- Date: Thursday, June 26 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium — Orlando, Florida
- Odds: Juventus +370; Draw +250; Manchester City -129
Last Meeting
These teams previously met in the Champions League group stage in 2024. On that occasion, Juventus secured a 2-0 victory, with goals coming from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie. However, the Manchester City side of 2025 has operated at a different level. To solidify their status as a resurgent force, Pep Guardiola`s team will need to demonstrate they can overcome strong opponents like Juventus.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus: Michele Di Gregorio, Lloyd Kelly, Nicolo Savona, Pierre Kalulu, Alberto Costa, Teun Koopminers, Khephren Thuram-Ulien, Andrea Cambiaso, Nico Gonzalez, Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani
Manchester City: Ederson, Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Oscar Bobb, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Savinho, Erling Haaland
Player to Watch
Kenan Yildiz, Juventus: Yildiz scored a brace in his most recent game, making this match an important test for him. To effectively lead Juventus in the Champions League this season, he must prove capable of scoring against teams at City`s level. With strong dribbling ability and confident finishing, Yildiz is developing rapidly, and this game, even if Juventus doesn`t win, offers a valuable opportunity for growth.
Storyline to Watch
Giants Collide: One of the appealing aspects of the Club World Cup is the chance for major global clubs like Juventus and Manchester City, who wouldn`t typically meet in a standard group stage, to face off. This provides both sides with an excellent opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season by competing against top international competition. Given their group composition, they get this crucial test even before reaching the knockout rounds.
Prediction
Juventus is likely to organize defensively well enough to prevent Manchester City from gaining complete control of the match, which could lead to a draw. Both teams will have their chances to score, but having already secured their spot in the knockout stages, conserving energy may be a consideration.
