Round 1 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Group G will see Italian powerhouse Juventus playing against Al Ain FC of the UAE on 19th June, 2025. The two clubs will both have points of protecting their pride in what already looks like the most interesting group of this tournament.
A tough group which is featuring English giants Manchester City and African powerhouse Wydad Casablanca. Learn more about the odds, preview, and predictions of this inaugural battle for Juventus and Al Ain in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Al Ain vs Juventus:
Al Ain vs Juventus Preview
In the first-ever competitive victory between the two sides, Al Ain and Juventus will approach this fixture with significant momentum on their sides. Al Ain are undefeated in their last 7 competitive matches, whereas Juventus have also lost just once in their last nine matches. Here is a detailed breakup of the two teams and how they look ahead of their individual openers in the glamorous newly remodelled FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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Al Ain enter this match unbeaten in their previous 7 matches, recording 3 wins and having won 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions. They rank 5th in the Arabian Gulf League 2024-25 with 44 points in the 26 games played in 2024-25. Al Ain boasts a strong defensive depth, comprising regional players and foreign players with ample experience, much like the newly recruited Rui Patricio. The second time playing in this competition, Al Ain will be looking forward to this fixture as an opportunity to showcase to the world their strengths.
The turmoil that occurred in the previous season for Juventus during the domestic competition almost made them finish outside the Champions League qualification spots. However, in the 5 matches in a row without being defeated, Juventus has given indications of defensive consolidation and tactical seriousness. The Bianconeri should dominate the flow and possession against their Arab counterparts in the game, given their experience in continental success.
Al Ain vs Juventus Under/Over Predictions
Total goals under 2.5 @ +140 as per FanDuel: The game might not turn out to be a high-scoring one as both sides enter into it on long unbeaten streaks, and Al Ain is expected to field a defensive formation. Juventus are not the free-scoring team they used to be in recent months, and the Emirati team is going to be disciplined in shape with the home crowd in support.
Al Ain vs Juventus Player Picks
Dusan Vlahović to score anytime @ +280 as per FanDuel: The Serbian striker finished the Serie A campaign very well and is still the most consistent forward in the final third of the pitch at Juventus. I believe he can cause problems in the Al Ain defence due to his physical and aerial ability, in addition to using all 90 minutes.
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Randal Kolo Muani to score anytime @ -115 as per BetMGM: The 26-year old French scored 8 goals and provided one assist in last season’s Serie A, riddled with injuries playing only 16 matches. The multi-talented forward can play in both right wing and as a striker, and will be handful for the Al Ain defence.
Al Ain vs Juventus Predictions
For the first time, the two teams from different continental flavours take on each other in a competitive fixture, as mentioned earlier, and it promises to be a physical affair. Even though Juventus have the burden of history and expectation to deal with, Al Ain is without weight and has nothing to prove, looking forward to a physically demanding and challenging match played in the humid Washington environment under the lights.
Our Final Predictions: A 2-0 win for Juventus, justifying their heavyweight status and European glamour being too hot for Al Ain to take. The Italians get their way through, but only after a determined and structured Al Ain team, whose efforts are to leave their mark.
