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Savinho averaged over one shot on target per 90 minutes in the Premier League last season, hitting the target with 21 of his 55 efforts—a solid return for a winger.

With Man City expected to dominate against Wydad Casablanca, who struggled domestically, there should be plenty of opportunities for Savinho to test the keeper at least once.

Mohamed Moufid picked up nine yellow cards last season—more than any of his Wydad teammates—highlighting his physical defending style.

Up against Jeremy Doku, who draws nearly two fouls per 90 minutes, Moufid is likely to come under serious pressure and could easily be forced into committing at least one foul to keep the winger in check.

Man City should have little trouble seeing off Wydad Casablanca, who lost 1-0 to both Porto and Sevilla in recent friendlies.

With goal difference likely to play a role in topping the group ahead of Juventus, City have every incentive to win by a clear margin.

The return of Rodri and the addition of new signings should only strengthen their control and dominance, making a -1 handicap look well within reach.

Omar Marmoush has been in excellent form, scoring 28 goals in 48 appearances across the 24/25 season for Frankfurt and Man City.

Since joining City in January, he’s netted seven times in just 16 league games and averages 3.73 shots per 90, showing he's always a threat.

With City set to dominate against Wydad Casablanca, Marmoush looks well-placed to get on the scoresheet.

Mohamed Moufid picked up nine yellow cards last season, reflecting his aggressive defending style and tendency to commit when under pressure.

Up against Jeremy Doku—a winger who draws nearly two fouls per game with his dribbling—Moufid could easily be drawn into mistimed tackles.

Given his history and the threat Doku poses in 1v1s, Moufid looks a strong candidate to end up in the referee’s book.

Man City are priced at just 1.06 to beat Wydad Casablanca, highlighting expectations of a dominant performance.

Wydad failed to score in warm-up losses to Porto and Sevilla, while City ended last season strongly, losing just one of their final 13 games.

With new signings eager to impress and added motivation after a trophyless season, City look well set to clear a -2 handicap with a commanding win.

Omar Marmoush to have 2+ Shots on Target:

Man City enter their Club World Cup opener as overwhelming favourites, with their odds of 1.06 reflecting expectations of a commanding victory. Among their attacking options, Omar Marmoush emerges as a particularly likely goalscoring threat in this fixture. The Egyptian striker has made an immediate impact since arriving at the Etihad in January and will be eager to maintain his strong form on the global stage.

Marmoush has defied the usual challenges of a mid-season Premier League switch, adapting well to English football. Despite joining in January, he contributed seven goals in just 16 league appearances for City, demonstrating his clinical edge. His attacking output has been especially impressive, averaging 3.73 shots per 90 minutes with 1.29 on target, illustrating his constant threat in the final third.

The striker's goalscoring pedigree was already well established before his City move, having been in outstanding form for Frankfurt earlier in the 24/25 season. Across all competitions for both clubs, he registered 28 goals in 48 appearances. Marmoush appears well positioned to fire a couple of efforts on target here.

Jeremy Doku to be Fouled 3+ Times:

Jeremy Doku's elite dribbling ability making him one of Europe's most prolific foul winners. Doku's capacity to draw contact was evident last season, where he averaged 1.96 fouls won per 90 minutes in the Premier League - a skill that could see him repeatedly put Moufid under pressure.

The Moroccan right back will need to be particularly disciplined in his approach, as Doku's quick feet and explosive acceleration make him exceptionally difficult to defend without conceding free kicks. Moufid's physical style of defending, which saw him collect nine yellow cards last season - more than any Wydad teammate - could play directly into Doku's hands.

Doku's mastery of one on one situations means he'll likely force Moufid into numerous defensive decisions throughout the match. The winger's ability to win fouls in dangerous areas could prove pivotal, especially if he can tempt Moufid into mistimed challenges. This matchup may well be decided by Doku's capacity to turn defensive pressure into set piece opportunities for his team.

Ruben Neves to Commit 1+ Fouls:

Ruben Neves committed 29 fouls across his 26 appearances in the Saudi Pro League during the 24/25 season (1.17 per 90). He should be regularly tested by a Real Madrid midfield which includes Jude Bellingham. He won 64 fouls across his 31 appearances in La Liga during the 24/25 campaign (2.31 per 90), as well as averaging 2.06 fouls won per 90 across his 13 appearances in the Champions League.

Al-Hilal averaged 12.1 fouls committed per game across their 34 games in the Saudi Pro League during the 24/25 season, which suggests that they are quite an aggressive side. They should benefit from the tactical nous of Simone Inzaghi, but not without giving away a few fouls in their opening game at the Club World Cup with the battle between Bellingham and Neves set to take centre stage here.


Joao Cancelo to be Shown a Card:

Joao Cancelo is among the few Al-Hilal players with previous experience in European football, having made his name during a highly successful spell at Man City. Known for his attacking contributions as an advanced full back, he faces a stern test in the Club World Cup opener against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, a far tougher opponent than he typically encounters in the Saudi Pro League.

During the 24/25 Saudi Pro League season, Cancelo received five yellow cards in 22 appearances. While he usually operates as a right back, he has also been deployed further forward on occasion. With Simone Inzaghi now at the helm, Cancelo could be utilised as a wing back, a role Inzaghi favoured during his time as Inter Milan manager.

Only Hassan Al Tambakti and Ruben Neves (six each) were booked more often than Cancelo for Al-Hilal last season. The Portuguese defender averaged 2.23 fouls per 90 minutes across his 22 league appearances, a figure that could prove significant against Vinicius Junior, who drew 2.79 fouls per 90 in La Liga last term.

Jude Bellingham still managed 27 goal contributions in 52 games last season, despite Real Madrid’s underwhelming campaign.

With Xabi Alonso likely to push him back into a more advanced role - where he thrived in 2023/24 with 36 goal involvements - Bellingham looks well placed to either score or assist.

Surrounded by the likes of Mbappé and Vinícius Jr, he could easily rediscover his most dangerous form at the Club World Cup.

João Cancelo committed 2.23 fouls per 90 and picked up five yellow cards in 22 Saudi Pro League appearances last season—only two Al Hilal players were booked more often.

He’s set for a much tougher test at the Club World Cup, likely facing Vinicius Jr, who drew nearly three fouls per 90 in La Liga.

With that kind of matchup and Cancelo possibly playing in an exposed wingback role under Inzaghi, he looks a strong candidate to go into the book.

Real Madrid averaged 6.39 corners per game in La Liga last season – the highest in the league – and with their expected dominance against Al Hilal, they should rack up a healthy corner count here too.

With attacking players likely to keep the pressure on and the addition of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s set-piece delivery, backing 6+ corners for Los Blancos looks well supported.