Juventus Clash with Manchester City: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting Lineups
Manchester City have secured their spot in the round of 16 for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but they can claim first place in Group G by defeating Juventus this Thursday.
Both the Citizens and the Italian giants have dominated their group opponents Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca to guarantee advancement to the knockout rounds, though Juventus currently sits atop the table based on goals scored. Each team has collected six points with a +8 goal differential, making this a winner-take-all showdown in Orlando. A tie would maintain the current standings.
After cruising past Wydad AC and Al Ain in their first two matches, Manchester City will encounter a significantly tougher test at Camping World Stadium. Nevertheless, they have displayed flashes of their peak form in the United States, netting eight goals while maintaining two shutouts so far.
Juventus has been equally impressive and holds a historical advantage in this matchup. The Turin club has claimed victory in their last three encounters and remains undefeated in their past six meetings against Man City, including a 2-0 triumph in last season's Champions League.
Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of this marquee Club World Cup clash.
What Time Does Juventus vs. Man City Kick-Off?
Juventus vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man City | Juventus |
|---|---|
Man City 6–0 Al Ain – 23/06/25 | Juventus 4–1 Wydad AC – 22/06/25 |
Man City 2–0 Wydad Casablanca – 18/06/25 | Al Ain 0–5 Juventus – 19/06/25 |
Fulham 0–2 Man City – 25/05/25 | Venezia 2–3 Juventus – 25/05/25 |
Man City 3–1 Bournemouth – 20/05/25 | Juventus 2–0 Udinese – 18/05/25 |
Crystal Palace 1–0 Man City – 17/05/25 | Lazio 1–1 Juventus – 10/05/25 |
How to Watch Juventus vs. Man City on TV
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | DAZN, Channel 5 |
United States | DAZN, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, Watch TNT, TUDN App, TNT USA, truTV USA, TUDN USA, UniMás |
Canada | DAZN |
Mexico | DAZN, TUDN En Vivo, ViX, tabii, TUDN, Canal 5 Televisa |
Juventus Team News
Igor Tudor has deployed the identical starting eleven for Juventus' previous two fixtures and may stick with his favored formation against Man City. However, Manuel Locatelli will be competing for a starting position after recovering from his ankle problem.
Juventus have excelled in attack during the tournament and are looking to become the first team to find the net against Man City. Randal Kolo Muani has spearheaded the attack effectively while promising talent Kenan Yıldız has shone with three strikes in two appearances.
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Man City (3-4-3): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Savona, Kelly; Costa, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceição, Kolo Muani, Yıldız.
Man City Team News
Man City have utilized two distinctly different starting formations in the Club World Cup but should deploy their strongest eleven against Juventus. They will be missing Rico Lewis due to suspension and Claudio Echeverri remains questionable with an injury, though Pep Guardiola still possesses numerous alternatives.
Summer acquisition Tijjani Reijnders should rejoin the squad while Rayan Aït-Nouri and Rayan Cherki face uncertainty regarding their starting positions. Ederson, Rúben Dias, Omar Marmoush and Phil Foden are among those who could return to the first team.
Rodri is still being gradually reintroduced following his extended ACL recovery and may receive additional playing time off the bench on Thursday.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol; González, Reijnders; Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland.
Juventus vs. Man City Score Prediction
Both teams have dominated their initial two fixtures against relatively passive opponents, with Thursday marking their first genuine challenge of the Club World Cup. They're displaying exciting offensive form but may adopt a more conservative strategy on Thursday.
This promises to be a contest decided by small details, but Man City's greater squad depth and individual talent should carry them to victory and the group's top position. A convincing win would reassure Guardiola that his team has overcome their difficulties from the challenging 2024-25 campaign.