Juventus will look to tighten their grip on top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup by overcoming Wydad AC on Sunday evening.
The Old Lady produced arguably the standout performance of the competition so far with a 5-0 thrashing of Al Ain on Thursday.
That victory has sent Igor Tudor’s team to the summit of the section, where they currently sit above star-studded Man City.
Seeking to strengthen their position at the top of Group G, Juventus will expect to put another three points on the board at the expense of Wydad AC.
The Moroccan powerhouses failed to get off the mark at the first attempt, falling to a 2-0 defeat to Man City at this venue on Wednesday evening.
Consequently, Amine Benhachem’s side will have to win at least one if not both of their remaining group games if they are to avoid an early exit from the competition.
How the bookies view it: More joy for Juventus
After triumphing in emphatic fashion on matchday one, it’s no surprise to see Juventus come into their latest group game as short-priced 2/9 favourites on Boylesports. Given Wydad’s need for points, another high-scoring affair could be in the offing, so the value could lie with backing Juventus to win alongside Over 2.5 Goals at even-money (1/1) on Boylesports.
Wydad AC are a whopping 11/1 on Boylesports to emerge from this contest victorious, while a share of the Lincoln Financial Field spoils is also considered unlikely at 9/2 with the same firm.
Head to head: History book blank
Juventus and Wydad AC will face off for the first time ever on Sunday evening. Somewhat surprisingly, this is Juventus’ maiden appearance at the Club World Cup, while Wydad are gracing this stage for the third time in their history.
Players to watch: Muani to make his mark again?
Having bagged a brace for Juventus on matchday one, Randal Kolo Muani looks a great value option at 11/10 with Boylesports to add to his tally on Sunday evening.
Wydad AC have a few familiar faces, including experienced winger Nordin Amrabat. The former Hull and Watford man is a 9/1 anytime goalscorer option with Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
After watching his side produce a near-flawless performance on matchday one, Juventus boss Tudor could stick with the same starting XI on Sunday evening.
Mohamed Rayhi could be recalled having sat out Wydad's 2-0 loss to Manchester City. The Dutch forward hit 11 goals across his 26 appearances in the Moroccan top-flight this term.
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Rugani, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
Wydad AC: El Motie; Moufi, Meijers, Harkass, Boucheta; Malsa, Moubarik; Amrabat, Arthur, Rayhi; Obeng
Anything else catch the eye?
Wydad look well worthy of support to earn four or more corners during this contest at 8/5 with Boylesports.
The Red Castle earned exactly four flag kicks when going up against Man City on matchday one.
It’s also worth noting that Wydad were earning a league-high average of 5.73 corners per game in the Moroccan top flight this term, further suggesting that they look overpriced to hit four or more on Sunday evening.
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