Comprehensive Look at the Over/Under Betting Odds for the Manchester City vs Wydad AC Club World Cup.
Manchester City are set to kick off their Club World Cup title defense against Wydad AC on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The Citizens are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 2024–25 campaign. Despite an early-season Community Shield win, City endured setbacks in the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s side has added fresh faces like Cherki, Ait-Nouri, and Reijnders ahead of this new challenge. Meanwhile, opponents Wydad making their third tournament appearance, come in with inconsistent form in recent times. Veteran Nordin Amrabat leads their squad, which also features last season’s top scorer Mohamed Rayhi.
Manchester City head into this Club World Cup clash as overwhelming favorites against Moroccan side Wydad AC. The gulf in class between the two sides is significant. City are boasting a world-class squad led by attacking powerhouses like Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. Whereas, Wydad, even though they ended the season in third position in their domestic table, struggled for consistency.
It will be extremely difficult for them to breach City’s solid defense. Given City’s firepower and Wydad’s expected struggles, the game could feature a flurry of goals. While over 4.5 is a risky pick, the +215 odds reflect potential value in what could be a high-scoring affair—similar to Bayern Munich’s dominant performance in their opening match.
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Pick: Over 29.5 Shots at +115
Pick: Over 8.5 Shots on Target at +110
With the likes of Haaland, Cherki, and Reijnders leading the charge, Manchester City are expected to take the majority of the shots in this game. Their high-possession style under Guardiola naturally leads to large shot volumes, even against strong opponents. Considering Wydad may sit deep and allow City to dictate play, a combined total of over 29.5 shots is highly probable. Likewise, City’s clinical finishers are likely to generate several on-target efforts, making over 8.5 shots on target at +110 another strong betting angle.
Pick: Under 8.5 Corners at +155
Recent form shows both teams generate relatively few corners. Wydad AC’s friendlies against Porto and Sevilla produced low corner counts. They also have often struggled to progress far into the final third against stronger teams. Manchester City, while dominant, tend to work their way into central areas rather than relying on crosses or set pieces. Thus, limiting seeking for corner kicks. Given these patterns, under 8.5 corners at +155 is a realistic and potentially rewarding pick for this fixture.
Both teams are known for their disciplined defending. Manchester City had one of the lowest average card counts in the Premier League last season. This is thanks to their structured pressing and intelligent tackling. Wydad may need to resort to fouls to slow down City’s tempo. However, their experienced squad tend to avoid reckless challenges. With measured defending and experienced midfield control on both sides, this matchup could remain composed. Thus, making under 2.5 cards at +140 a calculated risk worth considering.
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