Club World Cup
2025-06-26 - Juventus vs Manchester City
A Sports Betting Pick by SharpEdge
Juventus vs Manchester City
Wednesday, June 26 - 3 p.m. ET
Venue : Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
Introduction
Both Juventus and Manchester City arrive at this final Group G match having already secured qualification to the knockout rounds.
The runners-up in Group G will face the winners of Group H (probably but not definitely Real Madrid) which might seem something to avoid, but while the winners of Group G will get Salzburg or Al Hilal in Round 16 they then move on to a likely quarter-final against Paris Saint Germain - also a tough task.
Each side boasts two dominant wins over Wydad AC and Al Ain, both with +8 goal difference, leaving this fixture a battle for top spot — but one that may see heavy rotation and a drop in competitive intensity - as there is no easy route in the knockout stages.
Juventus
Allegri’s men have racked up wins of 5-0 and 4-1, but the context matters. Wydad and Al Ain were thoroughly outclassed, and Juventus had no need to stretch.
Expect rotation here, with Vlahović and Chiesa possibly rested and fringe players like Miretti or Iling-Junior getting minutes. Pride still matters, but Allegri is pragmatic — and likely to focus on squad management.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s City were ruthless in dispatching Wydad (2-0) and Al Ain (6-0), flexing their strength in depth. However, this game presents a chance to rest key players like De Bruyne, Rodri or Foden, especially given the travel and heat.
Expect young talents or squad players — think Bobb, Nunes, or Gómez — to feature prominently. Their fluid style still makes them dangerous, but the motivation might wane.
Past Meetings
This will be the first competitive fixture between Juventus and Manchester City in the Club World Cup format.
They last met in the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League group stage, with Juventus winning both legs — a distant memory with radically different squads.
The Betting Verdict
With both sides through, this match leans more toward a technical exhibition than a tactical war. That dents the appeal of backing either team outright or on handicap.
The better play is Under 2.5 Goals at 1.95, banking on reduced intensity, squad rotation, and controlled tempo. While both teams could score, the lack of urgency suggests fewer fireworks than expected.
The Pick :
Juventus 0-1 Manchester City
