Manchester City vs Al Ain Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The Cityzens defeated Al Ain when these sides last met.

Manchester City are ready to lock horns with Al Ain in their second group stage game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. These teams are set to come up with an interesting contest, which is all set to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The English Premier League side Manchester City are off to a positive start in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign. The Cityzens are coming in after securing a win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening game of the mega competition. Pep Guardiola-led Man City will be coming in high on confidence here.

In the zone ⚡️@FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/qHE6dSCgcV | #FIFACWC | #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/yu9z9nI2Bl

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 19, 2025

Al Ain will be under pressure from the start. The UAE Pro League side were dominated by the Italian giants Juventus in their first group stage game of the mega competition. Their form has not been on the best of terms this season, and the Cityzens have a strong lineup.

Al Ain are likely to struggle against Man City.

Kick-off:

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Date: Monday, June 23
• Kick-off: 06:30 IST/ 01:00 GMT [Sunday, June 22: 21:00 ET/ 18:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Manchester City: D-L-W-W-W

Al Ain: D-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Phil Foden (Manchester City)

The 25-year-old Englishman engraved his name on the scoresheet after a long time. Phil Foden scored a goal early in the game to give Manchester City the advantage against Wydad AC. He then came up with an assist to Jeremy Doku, who doubled the lead for the Cityzens.

Foden was also named as the Man of the Match.

One goal. One assist 👌Today's Man of the Match is @PhilFoden! 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/drzVOSOtIx

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2025

Kodjo Laba (Al Ain)

Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba was one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Ain against Juventus, but he was not very impactful. The 33-year-old will be looking to step up as it is a must-win situation for the UAE Pro League side Al Ain. It is not going to be an easy fixture for them.

But with the help of his fellow teammates, Kodjo Laba can perform well.

Match Facts

• This will be the second time that Man City and Al Ain are coming face to face.
• The Cityzens are on a three-match winning streak.
• Al Ain have won two of their last five games.

Man City vs Al Ain: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester City to win @1/12 Ladbrokes
• Erling Haaland to score @9/4 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @93/100 10 bet

Injury and Team News

Rico Lewis will not be in action for Man City as he is suspended.

All of the squad members for Al Ain are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Man City won: 1

Al Ain won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Nunes, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Rodri; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Al Ain predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Patricio (GK); Traore, Ratnik, Rabia, Autonne, Zabala; Kaku, Yong-Woo, Palacios; Laba, Rahimi

Match Prediction

The Cityzens will be coming in as the favourites and will also be feeling confident. On the other hand, the UAE-based club will be under pressure. Manchester City are likely to secure a win in their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture against Al Ain.

Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Al Ain

Telecast Details

Worldwide: DAZN

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