Juventus aim to secure a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup knockout phase as they take on Wydad AC in their second Group G match on Sunday. The match will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where another win could confirm Juve’s progression to the last 16.
Match Overview
Juventus made a dominant start to their Club World Cup campaign with a 5-0 demolition of Al-Ain. Four of those goals came before half time, with Randal Kolo Muani, Francisco Conceicao, and Kenan Yildiz all getting on the scoresheet in what was the club’s first appearance at the revamped tournament.
Now under the permanent leadership of Igor Tudor, Juventus are hoping to turn the page after a turbulent few years domestically. A second straight win would likely seal their qualification ahead of a high-profile clash with Manchester City.
Wydad AC, on the other hand, were beaten 2-0 by City in their opener. While they created chances, the Moroccan side lacked cutting edge in the final third. Having now lost three of their four Club World Cup games in history, they are at risk of another early exit if they fail to take points here.
Team News
Juventus could welcome back Manuel Locatelli from an ankle injury after he missed their opener. Tudor may rotate his squad slightly with Manchester City on the horizon, meaning Dusan Vlahovic, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Douglas Luiz are in contention for starts.
Bremer and Arkadiusz Milik are training again but will not feature in this tournament. Expect Kolo Muani to remain the focal point of the attack after his brace last time out, supported by Yildiz and Conceicao.
Wydad are expected to stick with a strong lineup, knowing a loss could end their hopes of progressing. Veteran winger Nordin Amrabat and striker Thembinkosi Lorch will lead the line again, with Mohamed Rayhi pushing for a start after being benched against City. Cassius Mailula may drop out if changes are made.
Tactical Review
Juventus line up in a 3-4-2-1 system that relies heavily on fluid attacking movements and overlapping wing play. Kolo Muani provides pace and directness up front, while Cambiaso and Gonzalez stretch the width.
Wydad play with five at the back, relying on wide players to support in both defence and transition. Their attacking threat comes largely from individual brilliance, particularly through Lorch and Amrabat.
How to Watch
This Club World Cup Group G fixture will be available to stream live on FIFA+, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 PM WAT (8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM local time) on Sunday, June 23, 2025.
Predictions
Softfootball Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Wydad AC
Juventus are likely to control the tempo and territory in this match, with their superior quality in all departments making them favourites to collect another three points. Wydad may threaten sporadically but will struggle to match the Bianconeri’s intensity and depth.