Manchester City FC will face Al Ain FC in a Group G fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 (local time). This match is being held at the **Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States**. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Sunday, June 22nd. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **6:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Manchester City: W-W-W-W-D (Overall: 4 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses – *Their last match was a 2-0 win against Wydad AC in the CWC opener*)
Al Ain: L-W-W-L-L (Overall: 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses – *Their last match was a crushing 5-0 loss to Juventus in the CWC opener*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
Manchester City and Al Ain FC have met once before in a friendly match:
- **May 2014 Friendly:** Al Ain 0-3 Manchester City
This will be their **first-ever competitive meeting**.
Team News
Manchester City: The reigning UEFA Champions League winners started their Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wydad AC, with Phil Foden impressing. Pep Guardiola’s side is in strong form, but they will be without Rico Lewis, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the opener. Mateo Kovacic is also out after Achilles surgery. However, City boasts immense depth, and key players like Rúben Dias, İlkay Gündoğan (if he hasn’t moved yet!), and Erling Haaland are expected to feature. Rodri and John Stones are back in training but unlikely to start.
Al Ain: The AFC Champions League winners had a very difficult start to their tournament, suffering a 5-0 defeat against Juventus. They struggled defensively and will be hoping for a more resilient performance against another European giant. Coach Vladimir Ivić is unlikely to make drastic changes to his formation, possibly sticking with a defensive 5-3-2 setup. Veteran goalkeeper Rui Patrício will likely be very busy. Kodjo Laba and Soufiane Rahimi will carry the attacking burden and look to capitalize on any rare opportunities.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Aït-Nouri; González; Bernardo Silva, Gündoğan, Foden, Savinho; Haaland.
Al Ain (5-3-2): Patrício; Traore, Ratnik, Rabia, Cardoso, Zabala; Kaku, Park, Palacios; Laba, Rahimi.
Match Facts
- This is a Group G match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Manchester City qualified as the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League winner.
- Al Ain qualified as the 2024 AFC Champions League winner.
- Group G also features Italian giants Juventus and Moroccan champions Wydad AC.
- Manchester City won their opening match 2-0. Al Ain lost their opening match 5-0.
- A win for Manchester City will secure their place in the knockout stages, provided Juventus either win or draw against Wydad AC.
- The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
Given Al Ain’s heavy defeat to Juventus and Manchester City’s dominant start, this match is expected to be one-sided. City’s quality, depth, and attacking prowess, even with potential rotations, should be overwhelming for the Emirati side. While Al Ain will try to be more defensively organized, it will be a monumental task to stop Pep Guardiola’s well-oiled machine. Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Al Ain FC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 6:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: DAZN (and DAZN website/app). All 63 matches are free to view on DAZN globally (excluding Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria). Select matches may also be shown on Channel 5.
- In the United States: DAZN (Free on DAZN app), TNT, truTV.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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