Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
On June 22, 2025, the second round of the Club World Cup will feature a clash between Juventus and Wydad. Here’s a quick breakdown and prediction for this intriguing matchup.
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Juventus
The Turin giants got off to a flying start in the tournament, dismantling Al Ain from the UAE with a resounding 5-0 victory. Lethal attacking play, outstanding individual performances, and a rock-solid defense earned the Italians their most emphatic European win in the past 22 years.
Heading into their second match, Juventus will be eager to maintain momentum, especially considering the "Old Lady" ended the season without any silverware. So why not go all the way at the Club World Cup?
Wydad
On the other hand, Wydad, having failed to challenge Manchester City, will be determined to make a statement against another European powerhouse.
After a 0-2 defeat in the opening round, the team struggled to create chances up front and allowed too many opportunities at the back. The Moroccan side needs to learn from their mistakes and use that tough lesson to bounce back in the second round.
Probable lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Savona, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceição, Yıldız, Kolo Muani
Wydad: Benabid, Moufid, Maers, Ferreira, Boutouil, Moufi, Amrabat, Zemraoui, Mubarak, Lorch, Mailula
Interesting facts and head-to-head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Juventus and Wydad
In their previous Club World Cup match, Juventus recorded their biggest European victory in 22 years
Wydad have scored only two goals in their last five matches, failing to find the net in four of them
Juventus vs Wydad match prediction
Given Juventus’s dominant opening performance and Wydad’s current struggles, Asian handicap Juventus -1.5 at 1.77 looks like the best value bet for this clash.
