Juventus vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Club World Cup

Juventus vs Manchester City Preview

• Competition: Club World Cup
• Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Camping World Stadium

Juventus and Manchester City will lock horns in the final game of Group G in the Club World Cup. Both teams will be aiming to finish at the top of the group, as the two teams are currently tied at six points after winning their previous games.

Juventus and Man City have already qualified for the knockout stages, with Wydad and Al Ain still pointless after the first two games. Juventus suffered a lot this season, especially domestically, where they didn't perform as per expectations. However, things seem to have gotten much better after Igor Tudor was appointed as the head coach to lead the Turin-based team. Since Juventus performed really well under Tudor, he has been given a contract extension for the upcoming season. In their first two group games, Juventus were brilliant and showed their quality across departments, beating Al Ain and Wydad comfortably. Now, the Serie A giants are gearing up to face a tough Manchester City and will be keen to continue their good record against the English side.

On the other hand, Pep Guardiola's men have been quite good as well, even though Captain Ilkay Gundogan might want more from his team, heading into the FIFA Club World Cup knockout stage. In the last game, Manchester City defeated Al Ain by 6-0, but still, Guardiola will demand that his team be more offensive against Juventus and score an early goal. The Premier League club has brought in some new faces in the transfer window, and they have hit the ground running.

Man City have never been able to triumph over Juventus, and will aim to break the curse this time. This will be the first time both teams are going head-to-head in the Club World Cup. Quality-wise, Manchester City is a bit better than Juventus, but still, this promises to be a tight and very competitive fixture for sure.

Check below for Juventus vs Manchester City Preview:

Juventus Team News

Mattia Perin (hand), Juan Cabal, Gleison Bremer (both knee), and Milik (muscle) are all unavailable for selection at the Club World Cup as they continue to recover from injury. Igor Tudor will have the rest of the Juventus squad fit to play, and there are no suspensions reported.

Manchester City Team News

Rico Lewis is still unavailable due to the red card incident against Wydad AC, while Claudio Echeverri is doubtful due to a niggle. Mateo Kovacic is recovering from his Achilles surgery. The rest of Pep Guardiola's Man City team are fully fit to play against Juventus on Friday.

Juventus vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups

Here is Sportsdunia's Juventus vs Manchester City Predicted Lineup:

Juventus Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio

Defenders: Savona, Kelly, Kalulu

Midfielders: Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso

Forwards: Conceicao, Yildiz, Muani

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri

Midfielders: Rodri, Reijnders

Forwards: Savinho, Foden, Marmoush, Haaland

Juventus vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other five times, out of which Juventus won three games, and the other two ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Juventus vs Manchester City

Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)

Kenan Yildiz is a right-footed attacking midfielder who prefers to operate in the half spaces. He's excellent at receiving the ball on the half-turn, which is a highly important skill for a high-end playmaker. Yildiz also has an affinity for drifting wide into a left wing position where he can use his direct carrying, dribbling, and deceptive quickness to progress the ball and take on defenders. When one watches Yildiz play football, what becomes immediately apparent is that he possesses incredible physical traits. This season, Yildiz played 50 games in which he scored nine goals and provided five assists.

Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Foden's versatility is one of his standout traits, making him an invaluable asset for both Manchester City and the England National Team. Capable of playing at various positions, Foden excels as a winger, attacking midfielder, and false nine as well. Beyond his mesmerizing dribbles and pinpoint passes, Phil Foden's off-the-ball movements add an intriguing layer to his overall playing style. His football intelligence allows him to find and exploit open spaces, creating goals and assists for his team. This season, Foden played 39 games in which he scored 10 goals and provided three assists.

Juventus vs Manchester City Prediction

Here is Sportsdunia's Juventus vs. Manchester City Prediction: Man City haven't defeated Juventus in the five games, and now they will look to beat them for the first time. Despite Juventus going through a difficult time, they will be a tough team to beat. This will be an exciting fixture for sure, but it will most probably end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Juventus 1-1 Manchester City

Where to Watch Juventus vs Manchester City Live?

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