The game between Al Ain and Juventus is scheduled for June 19, 2025, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This match is part of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Both teams are in Group G, which also includes Manchester City and Wydad AC, as they all fight for a chance to move on to the knockout rounds.
Match Prediction
Al Ain, which represents Asian football, secured their place as the champions of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League by beating Yokohama F. Marinos 5-1 overall in the final. This is their second time in the competition after they reached the final in 2018.
Juventus got their chance through UEFA’s four-year ranking system, where they ended up as the eighth-best eligible team. This will be their first time participating in the Club World Cup.
19.06.2025 03:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
Al Ain : Juventus
Juventus finished 4th in Serie A, earning 70 points from 38 games. They had 18 wins, 16 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal difference of +23. This result shows they are competitive and allows them to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Their team includes players like Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Timothy Weah, Randal Kolo Muani, Francisco Conceicao, and Kenan Yildiz, known for their strong defense and good offense. They are coached by Igor Tudor, who became the manager later in the season.
Juventus has a strong history in domestic competitions, winning 36 Serie A titles, but their performance in Europe has been up and down, making it to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League two times in the last four years.
Al Ain, located in the United Arab Emirates, had a strong 2024/25 season in the UAE Pro League, finishing in 5th place with 44 points from 26 games, and a goal difference of +24. This shows how competitive they are in local football, allowing them to qualify for international tournaments. Al Ain is a well-known successful club in Asia, having won the AFC Champions League in 2003 and 2018, with their latest win in the 2023/24 season, which got them into the Club World Cup.
Recently, they have been on a seven-game unbeaten streak, with victories over Al-Nasr (2-0), Sharjah SC, and Baniyas, along with draws against Ajman Club and Jazira Abu, demonstrating their strength but also some weaknesses.
Based on the analysis, Juventus stands out as the top favorite. Their strong performance in both defense and offense, along with Al Ain’s recent difficulties in their domestic league, suggests that Juventus is likely to win and score at least 2 goals during the match. This further solidifies their position as a leading contender in Group G of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Our prediction:
2 & T2 2+ (Juventus to Win & Over1.5)
Odds:1.60
Published: 18.06.2025 11:54
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Al-Ain (3-4-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Rui Patrício
Defense: Cardoso, Park, Autonne
Midfield: Erik, Palacios, Nader, Traore
Attacking Midfielder: Kaku
Strikers: Rahimi, Laba
Juventus (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Gregorio
Defense: Kelly, Gatti, Kalulu
Midfield: Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, González
Attacking Midfielders: Yildiz, Conceição
Striker: Muani
Players Who Won’t Play:
Al-Ain have no injury or suspension concerns. Rui Patrício recently joined from Atalanta and will start in goal.
Juventus are missing Juan Cabal. Manuel Locatelli is doubtful but expected to start in midfield.