The last match of the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Club World Cup sees Manchester City take on Al-Ain, with the aim of securing a victory that could guarantee them a place in the round of 16. Every detail could make the difference in a group that is still wide open.
The FIFA Club World Cup group stages are beginning to take shape and, after Manchester City’s clash with Al-Ain, every team will have played two games. Three more points for City would see the Blues through to the next round, depending on the results of the other games in the group.
After winning their first game 2-0, City will be happy to see Phil Foden back in form: the midfield maestro scored and assisted against Wydad. Al-Ain had a tough time against Italian giants Juventus, losing 5-0. Their task will be no easier against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Let’s analyze the statistics and study the odds to see the best bets on this Group G match.
Tips for Manchester City – Al-Ain, Sunday, June 23, at 3:00 a.m.
Manchester City to win without conceding a goal – listed at 1.40 on bet365, 1.48 on Planetwin365, 1.32 on Goldbet
Under 3.5 goals – odds of 1.73 on bet365 and 1.80 on Planetwin365, not available on GoldBet
Manchester City to win in the first and second halves – odds of 1.36 on bet365, 1.30 on Planetwin365, 1.33 on GoldBet
City to win without conceding a goal
Any result other than a Manchester City win would be a real surprise. The Citizens have lost only once in their last 14 games – in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace – collecting 10 wins and 3 draws in this period, including a comfortable victory in their Club World Cup debut.
In their last two games, Guardiola’s side have also kept a clean sheet, rediscovering the defensive solidity that has always been their hallmark. After their heavy defeat against Juventus, it is difficult to imagine Al-Ain causing the English side any serious problems. Betting on a City win without conceding a goal therefore seems the most logical choice.
Tip: Manchester City to win without conceding a goal – odds of 1.40 at bet365, 1.48 at Planetwin365, 1.32 at Goldbet
Not as many goals as you might expect
Although Manchester City are the favourites, they are unlikely to win by a large margin. The numbers speak for themselves: in their last 10 wins, Guardiola’s side have scored more than two goals on only two occasions. They are not a team that tends to run riot, even when they dominate the game, as was the case against Wydad.
In that game, the statistics indicated that City should have scored less than three goals, and that’s exactly what happened. The same can be said for the match between Juventus and Al-Ain: despite the 5-0 final score, the Bianconeri recorded only 1.40 Expected Goals (xG) and 2.89 xG for shots on target. This was a much higher score than the quality of the chances created would suggest.
In light of these statistics, we expect City to win, but without a rout. The safest bet is Under 3.5 goals, priced at 1.73 on bet365 and 1.80 on Sisal.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals – priced at 1.73 on bet365 and 1.80 on Planetwin365, not available on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: this bet wins if there are three or fewer goals.
City to win both halves
If you think Manchester City will win, an interesting bet is that they will win both halves. Against Wydad, the Citizens were already 2-0 up at half-time and then managed the result until the final whistle. The same pattern has been repeated in their last three games, all won by a margin.
Considering the team’s tendency to start strongly, this option is a solid choice: it is priced at 1.36 on bet365, 1.30 on Sisal, and 1.33 on GoldBet. If you believe City will dominate the game from start to finish, it is a bet worth considering.
Tip: Manchester City to win in the 1st and 2nd halves – priced at 1.36 on bet365, 1.30 on Planetwin365, 1.33 on GoldBet
Manchester City – Al-Ain odds
Manchester City to win – odds of 1.08 on bet365, 1.07 on Planetwin365, 1.03 on GoldBet
Draw – odds of 13.00 on bet365, 12.00 on Planetwin365, 13.00 on GoldBet
Al-Ain to win – odds of 21.00 on bet365, 40.00 on Planetwin365, 21.00 on GoldBet
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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