Man City vs Wydad prediction, odds and betting offer
Man City will be looking to put their season behind them and finish it on a high note as they start their Club World Cup group stage campaign
Manchester City, the football giants, commence their journey in the FIFA Club World Cup with a few fresh faces in the squad as Pep Guardiola sets sight on another trophy. They're set to face off against Wydad, a Moroccan team, at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
There's a clear expectation for Pep Guardiola's team to be victorious and with a fair bit of ease at that. After all, we're talking about a Premier League heavyweight going against a team from the Moroccan top flight - quite the mismatch on paper. The City side is riding high, coming off the back of two consecutive league victories which have secured them third place and a ticket into next season's UEFA Champions League. While this might be seen as an underachievement considering their usual lofty ambitions, it's still a notable feat.
On the other hand, Wydad hasn't been enjoying the best of times recently, having suffered back-to-back 1-0 losses in friendlies against Sevilla and Porto. However, it's worth noting that Porto will also be participating in the CWC. Despite these setbacks, Wydad had been on a roll in their domestic league with three consecutive wins and an unbeaten streak that dates back to December.
But let's not kid ourselves, Manchester City is an entirely different beast and Wydad will need more than just luck to overcome them. Anything less than a win for the Cityzens would indeed be a major upset.
Man City vs Wydad Odds
Man City - 1/18
Draw - 16/1
Wydad - 55/1
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Man City vs Wydad Betting Tips
Man City to win to nil - 2/5
Man City over 4.5 goals - 16/5
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