Man City vs Al Ain Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 20 Jun 2025

After losing 5-0 to Juventus in their opening game, Al Ain face a massive task in their second Club World Cup match against Manchester City.

City started their bid to lift the trophy with a routine 2-0 victory over Wydad, although they did have Rico Lewis sent off late on and they’re expected to make it two wins from two when they meet the UAE side in Atlanta on Sunday, 22nd June – or the early hours of Monday, 23rd June for UK viewers.

Man City vs Al Ain Predictions

Full Time Result: Man City Win
Correct Score: 4-1
Both Teams To Score: Yes
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
First Goalscorer: Oscar Bobb

Man City vs Al Ain Tips

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Why We’re Backing Over 3.5 Goals @ 93/100 with 10Bet

Al Ain’s 5-0 loss to Juventus saw the UAE side concede just 1.4 Expected Goals, but there’s little reason to think they’ll improve against City.
The gulf in quality was clear from the Juve finishes, with the movement and skill of their forward players standing out.
City’s attacking talent should see this clash go the same way. Pep Guardiola has said he will rotate minutes around his squad as they gear up for the new campaign, but the strength in depth City possess means Al Ain will struggle.
Guardiola has already called on City to thin out his squad, so that competition for places could spell trouble. The UAE side struggled domestically and in their Champions League campaign this term, so City can rack up the goals in a victory.
The Citizens’ shaky defensive display against Wydad is also a factor, so over 3.5 match goals holds the most appeal.

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Why We’re Backing Oscar Bobb First Goalscorer @ 7/1 with Sky Bet

The criticism City received for their lack of signings last summer hasn’t really taken Oscar Bobb into account. The winger was set to play a key role for City, but his early injury was a blow.
Bobb had 30 minutes off the bench in their first game, but Guardiola should ring the changes for this clash.
Francisco Conceicao’s strong display for Juve on the right against Al Ain suggests Bobb can make a big impact from the same position, so back him to open the scoring.

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Manchester City Form/Stats

Manchester City have won each of their last three games since losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace.
City have won 10 of their previous 13 matches.
A young City side allowed 12 shots on goal against them by Wydad in their opener.

Al Ain Form/Stats

Al Ain finished fifth in the UAE Pro League last season, winning 12 of 26 games.
However, they finished that league campaign well with four wins from their final six matches.
The club also struggled in last season’s AFC Champions League, winning none of their eight games and suffering six defeats.

Player to Watch

While City are packed with familiar names, Laba is set to be Al Ain’s biggest threat in this clash. Despite the UAE side suffering a heavy loss to Juve, Laba finished the game with the second-highest xG tally of any player across both sides.

Laba has been fantastic for Al Ain domestically, while the forward should expect to trouble a City side who showed some defensive vulnerabilities in their first match.

Laba scored 20 times in the UAE Pro League last season, while he has 136 goals for the club overall. If Al Ain are going to make an impact in this game, expect him to play a part.

Man City vs Al Ain Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City and Al Ain will meet for the first time in Atlanta on Sunday.

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