Manchester City are set to take on Juventus in a high-stakes Club World Cup encounter on Thursday, June 26, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The match will determine the top team in Group G, as both sides remain unbeaten after dominant wins over Wydad AC and Al Ain.
Juventus sit at the summit after scoring nine goals and conceding just once, while City trail closely with eight goals and a perfect defensive record. For the English champions, only a win will do to leap ahead of the Italians. A draw, however, is enough for Juventus to maintain their lead.
DAZN will broadcast the match live at 8pm UK time (3pm local), and fans can stream it free with a DAZN account. The game is not available on Channel 5. The tournament has already seen 12 teams qualify for the knockout stages, including Chelsea, who face Benfica in the last 16.
The winner of Group G will likely face a team from Group H—where Real Madrid, Al Hilal, and RB Salzburg are in contention. With Madrid favoured to top their group, finishing first in Group G offers a strategic advantage.
Rico Lewis is suspended after a red card against Wydad, and Claudio Echeverri is sidelined with an ankle injury. Rodri is available but not match-fit, while Mateo Kovacic remains unavailable. Juventus appear to be in better shape with no key players ruled out.
Guardiola acknowledged the intense Florida heat and plans to rotate his squad accordingly. Juventus coach Igor Tudor emphasized the importance of recovery and preparation, saying his team is fully motivated and aiming to win, not settle for a draw.
The current form of both teams adds excitement to the clash. City beat Wydad 2-0 and crushed Al Ain 6-0. Juventus, meanwhile, opened with a 5-0 win over Al Ain and followed up with a 4-1 rout of Wydad.
Betting odds from Betfair place City as slight favourites at 4/6, a draw at 11/5, and a Juventus win at 10/3. With both teams showing strong attacking form, the match promises to be a thrilling fight for Group G supremacy.