The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a pivotal Group G clash between Juventus and Wydad AC on Sunday, June 22 at 12:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With Juventus eyeing a spot in the knockout stage and Wydad fighting to stay alive, this first-ever meeting between the two clubs promises intensity and tactical intrigue.
Match Overview
Juventus Record: 1–0–0 (5–0 win vs Al Ain)
Wydad AC Record: 0–0–1 (0–2 loss vs Manchester City)
Group G Standings: Juventus 2nd (3 pts), Wydad 3rd (0 pts)
Broadcast: DAZN (Global), FOX Sports App (USA), TUDN (Spanish)
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
| Teams | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Juventus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wydad AC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Juventus and Wydad AC.
European clubs are unbeaten in all previous FIFA Club World Cup matches against Moroccan sides, including Wydad’s 2023 loss to Manchester City.
Players to Watch
Juventus (Italy)
Randal Kolo Muani: Scored a brace in the 5–0 win over Al Ain; leads the line with pace and precision.
Francisco Conceição: Also netted twice in the opener; his creativity and movement are key in the final third.
Kenan Yildiz: The Turkish starlet scored a stunning goal and is emerging as a breakout talent in this tournament.
Juventus have scored 10 goals in their last 3 matches and kept 2 clean sheets.
Wydad AC (Morocco)
Thembinkosi Lorch: Led the team in shots, box touches, and final-third entries vs Man City.
Cassius Mailula: The Toronto FC loanee has 2 goals and 1 assist in his last 4 appearances.
Nordin Amrabat: The 38-year-old veteran remains a midfield engine with vision and grit.
Wydad have failed to score in their last 3 matches across all competitions.
Tactical Breakdown
Juventus: Igor Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 system emphasizes wingback width and vertical passing. Expect high pressing and early aggression, as seen in their 4 first-half goals vs Al Ain.
Wydad AC: Likely to deploy a 5-4-1, focusing on compact defense and counterattacks. Their best chance lies in set pieces and exploiting Juventus’ occasional lapses in transition.
Projected Lineups
Juventus (3-4-2-1):
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, Costa; Conceição, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
Wydad AC (5-4-1):
Benabid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Malsa, Lorch, Mailula; Rayhi
MATCH ODDS
Juventus – 285 Draw + 400 Wydad Casablanca + 800
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
