Wydad vs Al Ain prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 26, 2025
The third-round match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Morocco's Wydad and UAE's Al Ain will take place on June 27 at Audi Field in Washington. I'm backing a bet on goals in this fixture, with solid chances for success.
Match preview
Wydad have played two matches in the tournament so far, losing to European giants Manchester City (0-2) and Juventus (1-4). The Moroccans have yet to earn a single point and currently sit third in Group G. Despite these setbacks, the team boasts strong discipline and uncompromising grit on the pitch, as evidenced by a nine-match streak in the CAF Champions League and Club World Cup.
However, Wydad rarely deliver high-scoring performances: in most recent games, the team scores no more than two goals and often keep clean sheets or concede very few. This is the club's third Club World Cup appearance, but so far, it hasn't brought them any victories. Still, their desire to put on a worthy display remains high.
Al Ain have played six matches at the Club World Cup, managing just one win, while suffering heavy defeats to Juventus (0-5) and Manchester City (0-6). The UAE side are bottom of Group G and struggling defensively — they've conceded at least two goals in ten of their last eleven matches in AFC Champions League and Club World Cup competitions.
Despite their defensive woes, Al Ain look to play on the front foot and find the net regularly, making their games open and high-scoring. In all six Club World Cup matches, there have been at least three goals scored, promising entertaining football even in matches with little at stake.
Probable lineups
- Wydad: El-Mehdi Benabid – Guillermo Ferreira, Abdelmonaim Boutouil, Bart Meijers – Mohamed Moufid, Fahd Moufi, Oussama Zemraoui, Mehdi El-Mubarak – Nordin Amrabat, Thembinkosi Lorch, Samuel Obeng.
- Al Ain: Khalid Eisa – Adis Jasic, Amadou Niang, Rami Rabia, Facundo Zabala, Abdul Karim Traore – Yahya Nader, Khalid Al-Balushi, Pak Yong-U – Nassim Chadli, Soufiane Rahimi.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In eight of Wydad's last nine CAF Champions League and Club World Cup games, both teams did not score.
- Al Ain have conceded at least two goals in 10 of their last 11 AFC Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
- Al Ain have lost nine of their last 10 matches in the Champions League and Club World Cup.
Prediction
Given the defensive frailties on both sides and the stats pointing to high-scoring encounters, this one promises plenty of goals. The recommended bet is "Total over 2.5" at odds of 1.80, which fits the current playing styles of both Wydad and Al Ain.
