Wydad Casablanca vs Al Ain: When, Where, How to Watch and Score Prediction
Rabat -Wydad Casablanca is facing AI Ain for their last match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on June 26.
The game kicks off at 8 p.m. Moroccan time at the Audi Field stadium in Washington, D.C.
Fans can catch the action live on the MBC group, DAZN, TNT, TBS, and TruTV.
Both Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain have lost their previous matches.
Each team faced Juventus and Manchester City, but Wydad performed slightly better than Al Ain. The Moroccan side managed to score once in their 4-1 loss to Juventus, while Al Ain failed to score in either match, losing 5-0 to Juventus and 6-0 to Manchester City.
The Moroccan and Saudi team will compete for the 3rd place in Groupe G, as their victory could have financial implications.
Predicted Lineups
Wydad AC : Benabid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Malsa, El Moubarik, Lorch; Mailula
Al Ain : Patricio; Autonne, Park, Rabia; Traore, Nader, Palacios, Chadli; Kaku; Laba, Rahimi
Predicted Score
MWN thinks Wydad AC will win with a 3-1
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