The final round of group matches in Groups G and H takes centre stage with all eyes on the heavyweight clash between Juventus and Manchester City, both already through but battling for top spot. Wydad and Al Ain meet in a dead rubber, while Group H remains open, with Salzburg and Real Madrid squaring off for group supremacy and Al Hilal seeking a lifeline against already eliminated Pachuca.
Match 45 – Group G
Juventus vs Manchester City
Kick-off: 26 June at 21:00 SAST
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Both sides are already assured of qualification but top spot in the group is on the line. Juventus have netted nine goals in two games, while City boast a perfect defensive record and come off a 6-0 demolition of Al Ain.
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Juventus – 4.75
Draw – 3.80
Manchester City – 1.75
I am predicting a draw here which would put Juventus top having scored more goals (goal difference is the same)
Bet: The Draw at 3.80
Match 46 – Group G
Wydad AC vs Al Ain FC
Kick-off: 26 June at 21:00 SAST
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Both teams are already eliminated and will be playing for pride. Wydad showed some fight against Juventus with a goal, while Al Ain have yet to score or earn a point.
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Wydad AC – 2.45
Draw – 3.60
Al Ain FC – 2.80
Despite both teams struggles to score the standard of opposition has been high and I think we will get a high scoring game where with at least 3 goals.
Bet: Over 2.5 goals at 1.75
Match 47 – Group H
Al Hilal SFC vs CF Pachuca
Kick-off: 27 June at 03:00 SAST
Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville
Al Hilal still have a shot at qualification with a win, while Pachuca are already out after two straight defeats. Hilal’s two draws have kept them in contention, and they’ll look to finally claim three points.
Betting – click here to bet
Al Hilal SFC – 1.63
Draw – 4.30
CF Pachuca – 5.00
Al Hilal having a very real chance of qualifying with a win. If the other match in the group is a draw they would require a win by more than a goal to go above Salzburg on goal difference and I think they will achieve this.
Bet: Handicap Al Hilal -1.5 goals at 2.55
Match 48 – Group H
FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid
Kick-off: 27 June at 03:00 SAST
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Both sides are tied on four points and a win or draw would put Madrid through while a draw could put Salzburg at risk. This clash determines who tops the group although in theory Al Hila could still top it should these sides draw and they win by 3 goals. Madrid’s 3-1 win over Pachuca showed their class, while Salzburg’s compact defence has looked good.
Betting – click here to bet
FC Salzburg – 9.50
Draw – 6.50
Real Madrid – 1.28
I am expecting goals to flow in this one as Salzburg need to go for the win and that will leave them exposed at the back. I am betting we get at least 4 goals.
Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 1.90
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