It’s the last round of Group G of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the top two spots have already been secured by Juventus and Manchester City. In Washington, therefore, Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain are playing for pride. With the support of our expert Frank Monkhouse, we have analyzed data, statistics, and markets to bring you the most interesting bets.
It’s the third day of the 2025 Club World Cup in Group G, one of the few groups with a foregone conclusion. Manchester City and Juventus have already qualified, leaving the others with nothing but pride to play for. On Flashscore News, you’ll find a detailed preview of the match between the Old Lady and the Citizens, with bets offered at very attractive odds.
Here, we focus on the other match in the group: Wydad Casablanca face Al Ain on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. Italian time, a match you can follow live on DAZN. The Audi Field in Washington, home of MLS team DC United, provides the backdrop. Both teams are stuck on zero points, while Juve and Man City already have six and are already qualified.
The winner will avoid the dishonor of finishing bottom of the table and the infamous “wooden spoon” – motivation enough to expect a hard-fought contest until the very end. Who will end their American adventure with a smile? The bookmakers favor Wydad, but in this tournament anything can happen. Check out our predictions for Wydad Casablanca vs. Al Ain below.
Tips for Wydad Casablanca vs. Al Ain, Thursday, June 26, at 9:00 p.m.
No team to score – odds of 2.30 on bet365, 2.20 on Sisal, 2.20 on GoldBet
Wydad Casablanca to win – odds of 2.38 on bet365, 2.40 on Sisal, 2.35 on GoldBet
Wydad Casablanca to win without conceding a goal – odds of 4.33 on bet365, 4.40 on Sisal, 4.25 on GoldBet
Odds courtesy of bet365, Sisal, and GoldBet. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Nightmare start for the Emirati side
Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates side, has earned a place at the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States thanks to their victory in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League. Despite finishing fifth in the UAE Pro League, the team – nicknamed “The Boss” – hoped that the experience gained in previous editions of the tournament would make the difference against less seasoned opponents. But they also knew that finishing in the top two in the group would be a tall order, and that a strong start was essential to keep their hopes of advancing alive. However, dreaming of beating a team like Juventus is one thing, actually doing it is quite another, as Al Ain found out to their cost.
Their debut against the 36-time Italian champions at Audi Field in Washington DC turned into a harsh lesson. Al Ain suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat in front of 18,000 spectators, getting off to the worst possible start. Juventus took just 11 minutes to break the deadlock through Kolo Muani, who also doubled the lead in stoppage time at the end of the first half. The nightmare continued with goals from Yildiz and a brace from Conceição, with Al Ain never really threatening the Bianconeri.
The fans were hoping for a reaction on the second day, but the draw immediately pitted them against another powerhouse: Manchester City. After the defeat against Juventus, the mood was already low, and many experts predicted another heavy defeat. That’s exactly what happened: City crushed the Emiratis 6-0, further aggravating the situation.
Two games played, eleven goals conceded, none scored, and zero points in the standings: the balance sheet is grim. Al Ain has shown all its limitations against superior opponents, and it will be difficult to turn things around on Thursday in the last matchday.
Tip: no team to score – odds 2.30 on bet365, 2.20 on Sisal, 2.20 on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if neither team scores a goal, the bet wins.
Both teams out of the running
Wydad Casablanca has secured a place in the revamped 2025 Club World Cup thanks to its success in the 2021/22 CAF Champions League. This summer marked the club’s third appearance in the competition, but even the most optimistic fans knew that getting through the three group games would be difficult. Drawn in a group with European superpowers Manchester City and Juventus, Wydad — who finished third in the Botola Pro this year — had an uphill battle from the start. And indeed, Group G proved to be as tough as expected.
Amine Benhachem’s side made their debut against Premier League giants Manchester City, losing 2-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. In front of 37,446 spectators, Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the first half and sealed the win with goals from Foden and Doku. Wydad still put in a respectable performance, even if they never looked like they could change the outcome of the match.
The second match saw the Moroccans take on another giant: Juventus, again in Philadelphia, at the same NFL stadium. Once again, the gap was clear: the Bianconeri won 4-1 in front of over 30,000 spectators. Wydad’s only moment of excitement came in the 25th minute with a goal from South African striker Thembinkosi Lorch, but it only served to make a defeat without appeal less bitter. After holding their own in the second half against City and finding the net against Juve, a win on matchday three against Al Ain does not seem impossible.
Tip: Wydad Casablanca to win – odds 2.38 on bet365, 2.40 on Sisal, 2.35 on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if Wydad Casablanca wins the match, the bet is a winner.
Aim higher with the specials
The form shown by both teams in this 2025 Club World Cup leads us to bet on a Wydad Casablanca win, with a second option represented by “No” in the Both Teams to Score market. Both bets are also valuable individually, but if you are looking for higher odds, there are several interesting options among the specials. One of these is to combine the two bets by betting on Wydad to win without conceding a goal. The hope is that the Moroccans will end the tournament with a convincing performance, giving their fans three points before saying goodbye to the United States.
Wydad’s performances in the first two games have not been brilliant: clear defeats against Manchester City and Juventus. However, beyond the results, there are some positive signs. Against City, for example, the team ended the second half without conceding a goal after conceding two in the first half. Against Juventus, they also scored their first goal of the tournament: the score remained 1-2 between the 25th and 69th minutes, before the Bianconeri sealed the deal.
It is not easy to find strong arguments in favor of Wydad against Al Ain, but the fact remains that the Moroccans have done more than their opponents. They scored a goal, managed to contain their opponents for long periods and look more competitive. In contrast, Al Ain have conceded 11 goals in two games and have never managed to score. If there is one team that deserves to avoid finishing bottom of Group G, it is Wydad Casablanca.
Tip: Wydad Casablanca to win without conceding a goal – odds 4.33 at bet365, 4.40 at Sisal, 4.25 at GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if Wydad wins the match and does not concede a goal, the bet is a winner.
Odds Wydad Casablanca – Al Ain
Wydad Casablanca to win – odds 2.38 on bet365, 2.40 on Sisal, 2.35 on GoldBet
Draw – odds of 3.50 on bet365, 3.60 on Sisal, 3.40 on GoldBet
Al Ain to win – odds of 2.80 on bet365, 2.80 on Sisal, 2.65 on GoldBet
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
