Wydad vs Al Ain Prediction 26.06.2025
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Wydad vs Al Ain Prediction
Wydad vs Al Ain Prediction and Betting Tips for the final Group G clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday, June 27. With both sides already out of contention, this match in Washington D.C. is all about pride—and potentially, a first win at this level. In this article, you’ll discover our expert take, based on form, stats, and Club World Cup Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Both Wydad and Al Ain are already eliminated from the Club World Cup
- The Moroccan side seeks its first-ever win in the competition
- Al Ain have conceded 11 goals in just two matches
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs
Wydad Casablanca enter their third Club World Cup campaign still searching for a breakthrough victory. After falling 2-0 to Manchester City and 4-1 to Juventus, the Moroccan champions have now gone five games without a win in this competition. Despite their record 22 national titles and continental pedigree, Wydad have again struggled to assert themselves on the global stage. Their best moment came when Thembinkosi Lorch scored the first goal by a Moroccan club against European opposition in 24 years, but even that was overshadowed by a heavy loss.
However, Wydad do have the advantage heading into Thursday’s match, needing only a draw to secure third place in the group due to a better goal difference. Coach Amine Benhachem may consider changes in attack, with Mohamed Rayhi pushing for a start. Veteran winger Nordin Amrabat remains a creative outlet, having produced five key chances against Juventus. Wydad are expected to dominate possession and exploit wide areas where Al Ain have looked vulnerable.
Al Ain’s tournament has been even more forgettable, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Juventus and then a crushing 6-0 loss to Manchester City. Despite a strong run in the AFC Champions League and a seven-game unbeaten streak before arriving in the U.S., Vladimir Ivic’s side has been unable to cope with top-tier European sides. Defensive frailties have been their undoing, conceding from 11 of the 18 shots on target they’ve faced so far.
Soufiane Rahimi leads the line for Al Ain, but the Moroccan international is yet to score in three Club World Cup appearances. With no goals scored and 11 conceded, the Emirati side desperately need a result to avoid finishing bottom. A more compact approach might be expected this time, as both teams seek to limit damage and close their disappointing campaigns on a respectable note. Our Club World Cup Predictions suggest a low-scoring, tense affair in the U.S. capital.
Despite frustrations from both teams being knocked out, their recent behavior suggests a disciplined contest is likely. Across their two Club World Cup games, Wydad have averaged just 1.5 cards per match, while Al Ain have averaged only 2. The refereeing in this tournament has also leaned conservative, with the average card count under 4.5 in the last four group games. Both teams prefer controlled possession rather than physical contests. Wydad, in particular, use width and experience to avoid midfield battles, while Al Ain struggle to apply intense pressing, focusing instead on quick transitions. With neither side under pressure to qualify and both looking to exit with dignity, aggressive challenges should be limited. This makes Under 4.5 Cards a value pick, especially in a game where the stakes are reputational rather than competitive.
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