Hello, welcome back to Sports Jazbaa. Today, we will cover the Club World Cup Match between Manchester City and Wydad Casablanca.
The MCI vs WYD Dream11 Team, Dream11 Prediction, and Fantasy Tips will be discussed, along with full Stats and Information on every player.
This match will be played on 18th June at 9:30 P.M. IST
In this preview, we will discuss the probable playing 11 of both teams. The Dream11 Team will also be discussed here.
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Match Basics
- Teams: Manchester City (MCI) vs Wydad Casablanca (WYD)
- Tournament: Club World Cup
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA
- Date & Time: 18th June 2025, 9:30 PM
- Stage: Group Stage
Since this is the first match in the group stage, both teams will look to start with a win.
However, Manchester City is the clear favourite due to their superior squad strength.
Points Table
This is the first match between these two teams in the points table, so there’s no previous record in the points table.
A win here will give either team an early advantage in the group.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record
This is the first time Manchester City and Wydad Casablanca have faced each other.
Since there’s no past record, we must rely on team strengths and current form for predictions.
Team Previews
Here is the team preview of both teams, which will help you get an idea of the teams.
Attacking Strength
- Manchester City (MCI): One of the best attacking teams in the world. They score goals in most matches and have world-class forwards.
- Wydad Casablanca (WYD): Attack-wise, they are a poor team and struggle to score against strong defences.
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Defensive Strength
- Manchester City (MCI): Defensively very strong, they don’t concede many goals.
- Wydad Casablanca (WYD): Defensively weak, they concede goals frequently, especially against top teams.
Key Players
- Manchester City: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku
- Wydad Casablanca: Not mentioned, but their key players are less impactful compared to Man City.
Recent Form
- Manchester City: Decent (not outstanding, but still strong)
- Wydad Casablanca: Not good (struggling in recent matches)
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Probable Playing11
Here is the probable playing 11 of both teams.
Manchester City
Goal Keeper – Ederson
Defenders – M Nunes, Ruben Dias, M Akanji, and J Gvardiol.
Midfielder – Bernando Silva, N Gonzalez, Phil Foden, O Marmoush, and Jeremy Doku.
Forward – Erling Haaland.
Wydad Casablanca
Goal Keeper – Y E Motie
Defenders – A Boucheta, J Harkass, A Boutouil, and M Moufid.
Midfielder – E M Moubarik, O Zemraoui, T Lorch, M Rayhi, and N Amrabat.
Forward – S Obeng.
Key Players for Dream11 Team
Picking the right players is crucial for a high-scoring Dream11 Team.
We’ll break them into three categories:
Safe Captaincy Picks
- Erling Haaland (Forward – MCI)
- Top goal scorer for Manchester City.
- Penalty taker, which means extra points.
- Plays full 90 minutes in most matches.
- Very consistent, scoring in almost every game.
- Since Wydad’s defence is weak, Haaland is a must-pick.
- Omar Marmoush (Forward – MCI)
- Exciting young talent gets good playing time.
- Consistent performer, contributes to the attack.
- Can be a differential pick (less selected by others).
- Phil Foden (Forward – MCI)
- One of the best players at Manchester City.
- Great attacking contribution, but recent form is slightly down.
- Since Wydad’s defence is weak, he can exploit gaps.
- Jeremy Doku (Midfielder – MCI)
- Excellent recent form, always a threat in attack.
- Plays full matches, gets assists and goals.
- A safe choice for the Dream11 Team.
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High-Risk Picks
- Matheus Nunes (Defender – MCI)
- Plays full matches, contributes to defence.
- Also has an attacking threat (can score or assist).
- Clean sheet potential (since Man City defends well).
- Manuel Akanji (Defender – MCI)
- Defensive stability gets tackles and interceptions.
- Clean sheet points likely against a weak Wydad attack.
These picks are risky because defenders don’t always give big points, but against a weak team like Wydad, they can be valuable.
High-Risk Drops
- Bernardo Silva (Midfielder – MCI)
- Plays full matches but has poor recent form.
- Inconsistent, not contributing much in attack.
- Better options are available in midfield.
- Achraf Boutouil (Defender – WYD)
- Poor recent form, no defensive contributions.
- Wydad’s defence is weak, so he’s a bad pick.
Avoiding these players will help in making a strong Dream11 Team.
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X-Factor Players (Game Changers)
- Matheus Nunes (Defender – MCI)
- Can contribute to both attack and defence.
- If he scores or assists, he’ll give huge points.
- Manuel Akanji (Defender – MCI)
- Strong defender, can get clean sheet points.
- Might also score from a set-piece.
These players can be difference-makers in your Dream11 Team.
Dream11 Team
Safe XI (Balanced Team)
- Goalkeeper: Pick Man City’s GK (clean sheet chance).
- Defenders: 2-3 from Man City (clean sheet potential).
- Midfielders: Doku, Foden (attacking returns).
- Forwards: Haaland (C), Marmoush (VC).
Risky XI (Differential Picks)
- More attackers from Man City (since Wydad’s defence is weak).
- Less popular picks like Nunes or Akanji for surprise points.
Final Thoughts
Manchester City is the clear favourite, and their attackers should dominate.
For your Dream11 Team, focus on Haaland, Foden, and Doku as safe choices.
Defenders like Nunes and Akanji can be risky but rewarding. Avoid Silva and Boutouil as they are not in good form.
Since this is the first match in the group stage, expect Manchester City to win comfortably.
Build your Dream11 Team with more attackers and less reliance on Wydad players.
Remember, the key to a winning Dream11 Team is picking consistent performers and avoiding out-of-form players.
Good luck with your Dream11 Team!