The upcoming match between Juventus and Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup represents a critical encounter, with both teams vying for the top spot in Group G. Juventus currently leads on goals scored, despite both sides having six points each and an identical +8 goal difference . This fixture holds significant strategic importance as the winner will secure a more favorable position in the knockout stages, avoiding a potentially difficult round of 16 matchup against Real Madrid . Juventus enters the match with confidence, having remained unbeaten in their last six encounters against Manchester City and winning their previous three games.
Top spot in Group H of the Club World Cup is up for grabs on Thursday night, as Juventus takes on Manchester City at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The two teams have already secured their qualification for the last 16, and are only separated at the top of the group on goals scored. Juve currently hold the slight advantage, thanks to the fact that they have scored one more goal than City. This means that a win or draw in Orlando will see the Italians top the group and face the runners up of Group H in the last 16.
Juventus have named the same starting XI in both matches at the tournament so far and could opt to do so again.
If changes are made, Dusan Vlahovic is an option to come into the attack and Teun Koopmeiners could start in midfield, having replaced Weston McKennie at half-time last out.
Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; Savona, Kelly, Kalulu; Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, Reijnders; Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland
Regarding team lineups, Juventus is expected to field Di Gregorio as goalkeeper with a defensive line comprising Kalulu, Savona, and Kelly. The midfield features key players such as McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso, and Costa while Conceição, Kolo Muani, and Kenan Yıldız—who recently scored a hat-trick—lead the attack . Manchester City is anticipated to deploy their strongest XI including potential returns from Phil Foden and Ruben Dias. Rodri’s fitness remains under consideration but could influence midfield dynamics significantly .
The match will be accessible via multiple platforms including DAZN and Channel 5 in the UK as well as various streaming options across North America such as TUDN.com and Univision NOW . Notably for viewers without subscriptions to DAZN’s premium service can still watch through its freemium access model. Given Manchester City's urgent need for victory due to recent defensive vulnerabilities on Juventus' side coupled with City's potent attacking form suggests an intensely competitive game ahead . Overall prediction favors a tightly contested match likely decided by small margins.
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