Manchester City vs Al Ain Prediction and Betting Tips on June 23, 2025
FIFA Club World Cup
Game Prediction
Manchester City will face Al Ain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 23, 2025, in the FIFA Club World Cup Group G at 01:00 UTC. The English champions come off a confident 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca, while Al Ain look to recover from a heavy 5-0 defeat to Juventus.
Manchester City vs Al Ain Key Stats & Trends
- Manchester City have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- The Cityzens average 1.4 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per game.
- Pep Guardiola’s side kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
- Al Ain have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Al Ain average 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
- Vladimir Ivic’s men went goalless in 2 of their lat 5 games.
Manchester City vs Al Ain Recent Form
Manchester City kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a professional 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca, with first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. Despite a late red card to Rico Lewis, City controlled the game with 62% possession and limited their opponents to just two shots on target. After a trophyless 2024-25 Premier League season, finishing third, Pep Guardiola’s side are motivated to defend their 2023 Club World Cup title. A win here could secure their knockout stage spot
Al Ain, on the other hand, suffered a 5-0 thrashing against Juventus in their opener, conceding four goals in the first half. The UAE Pro League side, who finished fifth domestically, struggled defensively and failed to register a shot on target. Despite their AFC Champions League triumph in 2023-24, Al Ain face an uphill battle against City’s attacking prowess and will need a disciplined performance to avoid another heavy defeat.
Form
- Manchester City: W-W-W-L-D
- Al Ain: L-W-D-W-D
Predicted Line-ups
- Manchester City: Ederson; Nunes, Reis, Ake, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Rodri; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland
- Al Ain: Patricio; Ratnik, Rabia, Autonne; Traore, Romero, Park, Palacios, Zabala; Rahimi, Laba
Manchester City vs Al Ain Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Bookmakers overwhelmingly favor Manchester City, with a 87% chance of victory at odds of 1.12. Al Ain are significant underdogs at 27 (4%) for a win, while a draw is priced at 10.7 (9%).
Correct Score Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Al Ain
Given City’s attacking depth and Al Ain’s defensive frailties, a 4-0 win is likely. City’s clinical finishing, led by Haaland and Foden, should exploit Al Ain’s vulnerable backline, while their solid defense is expected to keep a clean sheet.
Players to Watch: Phil Foden – Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba
Phil Foden is Manchester City’s key man, having scored and assisted in their opener against Wydad. The 25-year-old’s creativity and goal-scoring form knowhow makes him a constant threat in the attacking third.
For Al Ain, Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba is their main attacking outlet. Despite a quiet performance against Juventus, the 33-year-old Togolese striker’s physicality and experience could test City’s defense if he capitalizes on limited chances.
Expert Tip: Manchester City to Win & BTTS ‘No’
Manchester City’s superior quality and Al Ain’s defensive struggles make a high-scoring City win the best bet, with the ‘Both Teams To Score No’ available at odds of 1.51 (62%).
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