Match preview for Juventus v Wydad Casablanca
Juventus are only one win away from sealing their spot within the Membership World Cup knockout levels as they put together to tackle Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Sunday.
After a 5-0 win over Al-Ain to open their marketing campaign, the Italian giants sit on the prime of Group G. Their Moroccan opponents, in the meantime, had been outclassed by Manchester Metropolis of their first match and now face a must-win state of affairs.
This fixture marks solely Juve’s second look within the revamped Membership World Cup, regardless of success within the former Intercontinental Cup, which they received in 1985 and 1996.
Wydad, three-time individuals at this event, have but to register a single win on the Membership World Cup.
Regardless of displaying flashes of promise in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, they couldn’t mount a critical problem and now danger elimination in the event that they fail to safe factors in Philadelphia.
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Crew information for Juventus v Wydad Casablanca
Juventus might be bolstered by the return of midfield chief Manuel Locatelli, who has recovered from an ankle concern that dominated him out of worldwide obligation.
Nonetheless, Juan Cabal, Mattia Perin, Bremer, and Arkadiusz Milik are nonetheless sidelined. Bremer and Milik are again in coaching however received’t function throughout this event.
Wydad boss Mohamed Amine Benhachem is predicted to area his strongest lineup on this do-or-die encounter.
Nordin Amrabat is ready to begin once more, and Thembinkosi Lorch – who impressed in opposition to Metropolis – will seemingly companion him in assault.
Ought to Benhachem make adjustments, Mohamed Rayhi, who scored 11 instances within the Moroccan league final season, could also be handed a begin.
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Anticipated line-ups for Juventus v Wydad Casablanca
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
Wydad: Benabid; Moufi, Meijers, Boutouil, Ferreira, Moufid; Amrabat, Malsa, El Moubarik, Lorch; Rayhi
The right way to watch Juventus v Wydad Casablanca: TV channel, on-line stream
Juventus v Wydad Casablanca will kick-off at 17:00 on Sunday within the UK and is offered to observe without cost on DAZN.
The stats for Juventus v Wydad Casablanca
- Juventus are unbeaten of their final six matches throughout all competitions
- They scored 4 first-half objectives in opposition to Al-Ain – the primary time since 2018 they’ve managed that feat
- Wydad AC have misplaced their final three matches in all competitions
- They’ve by no means received a Membership World Cup match (D1 L3)
- Juventus’ Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each scored twice of their event opener
- Wydad managed seven touches within the Manchester Metropolis field of their opener
Prediction
With Igor Tudor’s aspect displaying a degree of attacking sharpness and tactical self-discipline, Juventus ought to have greater than sufficient to dispatch a Wydad group that has struggled up to now.
Count on the Bianconeri to manage the tempo and notch a few objectives, sealing development into the final 16 with a recreation to spare.
Prediction: Juventus 3-0 Wydad Casablanca
