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Manchester City Favored Heavily Against Wydad AC in CAF Champions League Group G Opener
GHANA, ACCRA – Defending champions Manchester City will launch their 2025 Group G campaign as overwhelming favorites when they host Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club on June 18, 2025, according to projections by tournament sponsor SportyBet.
Key Match Insights:
Dominant Prediction: Pre-match analytics show a staggering 97% win probability for Man City.
Venue: Neutral Ground, Manchester (City’s fortress in continental competitions).
Context: Wydad AC—three-time CAF CL winners—face immense pressure against Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning side.
Sponsorship: SportyBet’s branding features prominently, highlighting its role as City’s regional betting partner.
Why the Lopsided Odds?
1. City’s Home Dominance: Unbeaten at the Etihad in UEFA/CAF competitions since 2023.
2. Squad Depth: World-class talent like Haaland, Foden, and Rodri expected to start.
3. Wydad’s Travel Struggles: Moroccan clubs have won just 2 of 20 away matches vs. English sides in CAF history.
Wydad’s Silver Lining:
Despite the 3% projection, Wydad’s physicality and experience in African tournaments could disrupt City’s rhythm. Key midfielder *Aymane El Hassouni*’s set-piece threat remains a tactical wildcard.
Broader Implications:
-A City win positions them as early Group G favorites.
-Wydad aims to defy odds and replicate their 2022 CAF CL final upset against Al Ahly.
Match Details:
Man City vs. Wydad AC
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA, United States of America)
18 June 2025
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP | Group G
Group G
- Manchester City
- Juventus
- Al Ain
- Wydad
Live Stats: SportyBetAfrica