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Wydad AC 3 - 1 Al-Ain
Who will win?
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Wydad AC
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Draw
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Al-Ain
It is the final matchday of Club World Cup Group Stage action, and Wydad AC commences battle with Al-Ain in capital of the United States.
Neither side has anything to play for in the group besides pride in not finishing dead last. From the beginning of the group, it is no surprise to see both sides on zero points, but we can certainly look forward to these teams contesting an exciting tie to leave us with.
As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.
This clash between Wydad AC and Al-Ain will take place at the Audi Field, Washington, D.C. This match will be available to watch for DAZN for free.
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Wydad AC Predicted Lineup (5-4-1): Benabid; Moufid, Meijers, Boutouli, Ferreira; Moufi; Lorch, Moubarik, Zemraoui, Amrabat; Mailula
Despite losing both of their matches so far, Wydad have not gone down easily. Teams have much worse experiences than losing 2-0 to Pep Guardiola’s Man City. They will come into this game with confidence to end this competition on a high.
Many may remember the name of ex-Watford midfielder Nordin Amrabat, who brings heaps of experience into this Casablanca outfit. The South African Thembinkosi Lorch has been the star for Wydad so far, scoring their only goal, and being their best player in both matches; expect him to thrive here.
Al-Ain Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2): Patricio; Autonne, Park, Rabia; Traore, Nader, Palacios, Chadli; Kaku; Laba, Rahimi.
We reckon Al-Ain will return to Rui Patricio in goal, as in their match with City, they put in one of the worst performances we have seen from a team this tournament.
They would do anything to avoid joining the 0 points club with Seattle, but it is very difficult to see them ending the competition with any points after a dismal 6-0 demolition by City and a 5-0 opening loss to Juve.
Portuguese international Patricio was signed to feature between the sticks for Al-Ain during this Club World Cup and is expected to feature in the final game on Thursday.
With these sides operating in different continents, it is no surprise that Thursday’s fixture will be the first head-to-head meeting between the sides.
We feel Wydad AC come into this game as favourites after pushing Juventus until the end to secure victory in their second game. Their confidence would have only got stronger since scoring their first goal too; Al-Ain will have some fight left in them, however.
Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for Both Team to Score as the best value tip for this match. Odds on HighBet of 1.65 will mean a stake of £10 has a potential return of £16.50.
(Odds Subject to Change)
Wydad AC 3-1 Al-Ain
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