🔮 AI predicts Al Ain v Juve: who comes out on top? 🐙 | OneFootball

Wednesday, June 18, the Club World Cup heats up with four high-intensity matches. On the field today are Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Igor Tudor's Juventus, teams expected to confirm their status as top contenders.

Do you remember the legendary Paul the Octopus, the star of the 2010 World Cup predictions? This time, Artificial Intelligence is stepping in to try to predict the future. What do you think, will it live up to the task? Share your thoughts in the comments and challenge with your predictions!

Manchester City – Wydad Casablanca (6:00 PM Italian time)

The reigning champions are making a strong comeback under Guardiola's guidance, while Wydad brings African experience to the tournament. Guardiola, without Grealish, can rely on a lethal attack led by Haaland and Mbappé. Wydad is one of the most esteemed teams on the continent, but it's unlikely they will keep up the pace. The match is at 6 PM in Philadelphia.

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Clear victory for City (4-0 or 5-1).

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, Reijnders; Foden, Cherki, Marmoush; Haaland. Coach: Guardiola.

WYDAD CASABLANCA (4-3-3): Benabid; Moufid, Boutouil, Harkass, Boucheta; Moutarajji, El Moubarik, Zemraoui; Amrabat, Obeng, Rahyi. Coach: Benhachem.

Real Madrid – Al Hilal (9:00 PM Italian time)

Xabi Alonso's debut with the Blancos against the Saudi team led by Simone Inzaghi, in his first match on Al Hilal's bench. Kick-off at 9 PM in Miami. Everything is set for the debut of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, who add quality to Real. On the other side, Al Hilal seeks a surprise result to overturn the predictions in favor of the Madrilenians.

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Real Madrid wins 3-1.

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

REAL MADRID (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. Coach: Xabi Alonso.

AL HILAL (4-1-4-1): Bono; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Renan Lodi; Ruben Neves; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Marcos Leonardo, Al-Dawsari; Mitrovic. Coach: Simone Inzaghi.

Pachuca-RB Salzburg (12:00 AM Italian time)

In Group H, a direct clash for second place between the Mexicans and Austrians. The match is at midnight in Cincinnati. Pachuca boasts extensive experience in the Club World Cup, but Salzburg can rely on a young and dynamic team.

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Draw or uncertain outcome, with a slight advantage for Salzburg 2-1.

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

PACHUCA (4-2-3-1): Moreno; Luis Rodriguez, Bauermann, Barreto, Bryan Gonzalez; Palavecino, Montiel; Emi Rodriguez, Bautista, Idrissi; Rondon. Coach: Lozano.

RB SALZBURG (4-2-3-1): Zawieschitzky; Dedić, Gadou, Baidoo, Terzic; Bidstrup, Kawamura; Vertessen, Gloukh, Nene; Ratkov. Coach: Letsch.

Al Ain – Juventus (3:00 AM Italian time)

To close Juventus's debut in the Club World Cup under Igor Tudor, fresh from a contract renewal, facing Al Ain. Kick-off at midnight in Washington. Juventus is heavily favored due to their greater experience in international competitions and a superior squad compared to the Emiratis. Al Ain aims to surprise after their success in Asia with the AFC Champions League victory.

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Juventus wins 2-0.

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

AL AIN (4-2-3-1): Rui Patricio; Jasic, Cardoso, Kouadio, Zabala; Park Yong-woo, Nader; Segovia, Kaku, Rahimi; Laba. Coach: Ivic.

JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Rugani, Kelly; Weah, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani; Coach: Tudor.

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