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Juventus v Wydad Casablanca – Lineup, Statistics, Preview


Match previews of Juventus v Widead Casablanca

Juventus is one win from sealing their spot in the knockout stage of the Club World Cup as they prepare to face Philadelphia’s Widad Casablanca on Sunday.

After launching the campaign with a 5-0 victory over Al-Ain, the Italian giants will sit at the top of Group G. Meanwhile, Moroccan opponents were abolished by Manchester City in their first match and are now facing a must-see scenario.

This fixture marks its second appearance at the Revamped Club World Cup despite success in the former InterContinental Cup, which won in 1985 and 1996.

Wydad, a three-time contestant in the tournament, has yet to register for one win at the Club World Cup.

Despite showing a flash of promise against Manchester City, they were unable to take the serious challenge and could risk eliminating an exclusion if they were unable to secure points in Philadelphia.

Juventus v Widead Casablanca team news

Juventus could be strengthened by the return of midfield leader Manuel Rocatelli. Manuel Rocatelli recovered from ankle problems that excluded him from international obligations.

However, Juan Cabal, Mattia Perrin, Bremer and Arcadius Milik are still on the sidelines. Bremer and Milik are back in training, but will not be featured in this tournament.

Wydad boss Mohamed Amine Benhachem is expected to make his most powerful lineup into the field with this do or die encounter.

Nordin Amrabat is set to start again, and Thembinkosi Lorch (impressed by the city) will likely partner with him in the attack.

If Benhakem makes changes, Mohamedreich, who scored 11 times in the Moroccan League last season, can pass the start.

Juventus v Widead Casablanca Predicted lineup

Juventus: Gregorio’s; Carl, Gatti, Kelly. Gonzalez, Sam, Locatelli, Cambiazo. contingo, yildiz; Koro Muani

Widead: Benavid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Marsa, Elmbalik, Roach. Reihi

How to watch Juventus v Wydad Casablanca: TV channels, online streams

Juventus v Wide Dad Casablanca kicks off in the UK at 5:00 PM on Sundays and is available for free on Dazn.

Juventus v Widead Casablanca statistics

  • Juventus is undefeated in the last six matches in all competitions
  • They scored four first-half goals against Al-Ain. For the first time since 2018, they managed the feat
  • Wydad AC lost the last three matches in all competitions
  • They have never won a Club World Cup match (D1 L3)
  • Juventus’ Randal Colomuani and Francisco Conseika scored twice in the tournament opener
  • Widead managed seven touches in the opener Manchester City Box

prediction

With Igor Tudor’s side showing off an offensive sharpness and a level of tactical discipline, Juventus should be more than enough to send out a Widead team that he’s struggled with.

The match seals the progression to the final 16 in the hopes that Bianconeri will control the tempo and notch some targets.

Prediction: Juventus 3-0 Wydad Casablanca



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