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FIFA Club World Cup: Predicting every game as Man City, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich are favorites
FIFA Club World Cup: Predicting every game as Man City, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich are favorites
The Club World Cup starts on Saturday, and that means it’s time to take a look at the Oude Crystal Ball to predict the outcome of the tournament. With teams that come from heavy seasons and it is a new competition, it can be difficult to say who will take it seriously from the gate, but in these competitions talent and depth usually rise to the top.
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That is something that Doom could spell for teams in Major League Soccer that are limited by the salary cap of building teams that can compete with the rest of the world, but with Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC they have a good chance to show what they can do in the World Cup club. It is always good to expect a few surprises in such tournaments, so let’s see how things shake out.
Group stage
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Porto |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
+6 |
9 |
|
Palm trees |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
+1 |
6 |
|
Inter Miami |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
-1 |
3 |
|
Al Ahly |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
-5 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
Al Ahly 1, Inter Miami 2
Palmeiras 0, Porto 2
MatchDay 2
Palmeiras 2, Al Ahly 0
Inter Miami 1, Porto 2
MatchDay 3
Inter Miami 1, Palmeiras 2
Porto 2, Al Ahly 0
Group A is a closely disputed group. It is clear that Porto should be the team to win, and as long as they can beat one of Inter Miami or Palmeiras, they will be on their way. What things come down to is MatchDay 3, when Inter Miami is opposite the Brazilian side. I tend to rely on the experience of Palmeiras in this nature of competitions, while the herons have struggled in knockout tournaments.
|
Atletico Madrid |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
+5 |
7 |
|
PSG |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
+4 |
7 |
|
Boneafogo |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
-3 |
3 |
|
Seattle Sounders |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
-6 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
PSG 1, Atletico Madrid 1
Botafogo 2, Seattle Sounders 1
MatchDay 2
Seattle Sounders 0, Atletico Madrid 3
PSG 3, Botafogo 1
MatchDay 3
Seattle Sounders 1, PSG 3
Atletico Madrid 3, Botafogo 1
Another MLS team bites the dust while the Seattle Sounders were thrown into a very heavy group with the Champions of Europe in PSG and an absolute powerhouse in Atletico Madrid. Botofogo is also relevant talented, but if it is placed against the other parties in group B, it would be tough sledges for everyone. The top of the group is only separated by target difference in what a fascinating battle will be to see who scores more on MatchDay 3.
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Bayern Munich |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
+6 |
7 |
|
Benfica |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
+5 |
7 |
|
Boca Juniors |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
-4 |
1 |
|
Auckland City |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
-6 |
1 |
MatchDay 1
Bayern Munich 4, Auckland City 0
Boca Juniors 0, Benfica 2
MatchDay 2
Benfica 3, Auckland City 0
Bavaria Munich 2, Boca Juniors 0
MatchDay 3
Auckland City 0, Boca Juniors 0
Benfica 1, Bavaria Munich 1
It is a growing trend because the top teams in the group draw in their competition, because teams still want to prevent injuries. There is no need for gamesmanship and avoiding teams in the round of 16 because it is nothing but tough customers waiting there. Auckland City, The only amateur team in the competitionWill secure a milestone result before it is all said and done, who draws Boca Juniors.
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Chelsea |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
+3 |
7 |
|
Flemish |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
+2 |
5 |
|
Laftc |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
+1 |
4 |
|
Tunis Esperance |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
-6 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
Chelsea 1, Lafc 0
Flamengo 3, Tunis Hope 1
MatchDay 2
Flamengo 1, Chelsea 1
Lafc 2, Esperance de Tunis 0
MatchDay 3
Lafc 1, Flamengo 1
Esperance de Tunis 0, Chelsea 2
All three MLS representatives fall into the group stage, but it is not due to a lack of trying. Lafc has a good set, up, but Chelsea’s The clear top team here and Flamengo are another experienced side. Things can easily shift and see that the black and gold reach the knockout phases of the tournament, but it is difficult to bank that when the gate is taken into account when the lack of depth in their selection is taken into account.
|
Under |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
+1 |
6 |
|
Urba Red Diamonds |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
+1 |
5 |
|
Monterrey |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
+1 |
4 |
|
River plate |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
-4 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
River plate 1, Urawa Red Diamonds 1
Monterrey 1, Inter 2
MatchDay 2
Inter 1, Urawa Red Diamonds 2
River plate 1, Monterrey 3
MatchDay 3
Inter 2, river plate 1
Urawa Red Diamonds 1, Monterrey 1
Group E is a gamble. Inter made a considerable decision to go Cristian Chivu as their new managerAnd that can make the team vulnerable in this tournament because of its inexperience. Their struggle opens the door for Sergio Ramos and Monterrey to get up, but it is J League side Urawa Red Diamonds who benefit and go further behind a strong defense. Marcello Gallardo may be back on River Plate, but they still have a long way to go back to the top of the game.
|
Borussia Dortmund |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
+6 |
9 |
|
Fluminese |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
+1 |
6 |
|
Ulsan HD |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
-3 |
1 |
|
Mamelodi Sundowns |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
-4 |
1 |
MatchDay 1
Fluminense 1, Borussia Dortmund 2
Ulsan HD 1, Mamelodi Sundowns 1
MatchDay 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 0, Borussia Dortmund 3
Fluminense 2, Ulsan HD 1
MatchDay 3
Borussia Dortmund 2, Ulsan HD 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 0, Fluminense 1
In a group of this nature, Borussia Dortmund should be able to endure intact and also get the chance to get a few minutes for new recruit Jowe Bellingham. Another Brazilian side will also reach the knockout phases of the tournament, because Ulsan and Mamelodi will set up challenges, but it will not be enough to stop Dortmund and Fluminense.
|
Man |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
1 |
+7 |
0 |
|
Juventus |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
+3 |
0 |
|
Al Ain |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
-5 |
0 |
|
Wydad |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
-6 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
Manchester City 3, Wydad and 0
Al Ain 0, Juventus 1
MatchDay 2
Juventus 2, Wydad and 0
Manchester City 4, Al Ain 0
MatchDay 3
Juventus 1, Manchester City 1
Wydad AC 0, AL AIN 1
Group G is as simple as they come. City and Juve are the clear class of the group, and if one of the two points dropped against the other teams in the group, it would be pretty surprising. Expect the latter to be filled with back -up players at six points.
|
Real Madrid |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
+6 |
9 |
|
Al-Hilal |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
-1 |
4 |
|
RB Salzburg |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
-1 |
4 |
|
Pachuca |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
MatchDay 1
Real Madrid 3, to Hilal 1
Pachuca 1, Salzburg 2
MatchDay 2
Real Madrid 3, Pachuca 1
Salzburg 2, to Hilal 2
MatchDay 3
Al-Hilal 2, Pachuca 1
Salzburg 1, Real Madrid 3
We have a pretty affair, because while Real Madrid Groep H will waste, second place could come on a drawing of lots between Al Hilal and RB Salzburg. Because Al-Hilal is unable to grab a striker before the World Cup Club, this is a team that is incomplete in many ways, while Salzburg has to make up for a disappointing domestic season. Pachuca can cause some problems because it is someone’s gamble that appears behind Real Madrid.
Round of 16
Porto 0, PSG 1
Bayern Munich 2, Flamengo 0
Atletico Madrid 2, Palmieras 1
Chelsea 2, Benfica 1
Inter 2, Fluminense 1
Manchester City 2, Al-Hilal 0
Real Madrid 2, Juventus 1
Borussia Dortmund 2, Urawa Red Diamonds 0
Just like most major tournaments, the round of 16 is when Underdogs will meet their end during the Club World Cup. Inter are still the most vulnerable large team that is left, but if they are placed against Fluminense, they have a good chance to get through it. Chelsea, together with Real Madrid, will have a hard -fought path to the quarterfinals, but those teams will not be denied their place while they want to end up in a high tone.
Quarter -finals
Inter 1, Manchester City 2
PSG 1, Bavaria Munich 3
Atletico Madrid 2, Chelsea 1
Real Madrid 2, Borussia Dortmund 1
The long season of PSG finally ends with Harry Kane who pushes Bayern Munich to the semi -final. Atletico Madrid will also deliver a good performance with Julian Alvarez who throws things back to his time in the Premier League to put aside the former river plate man Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea. The collision of the round is a rematch of the 2023 Champions League final, and it will have the same result, where Manchester City Inter surpasses.
Semi -final
Manchester City 2, Bavaria Munich 1
Atletico Madrid 1, Real Madrid 0 (after extra time)
A Madrid derby in the semi -final of the CWC? Yes, please. Xabi Alonso gets his first taste of rivalry as a manager and it goes a whole whole 120 minutes with Athleti who eventually beeps the victory to book their place in the final. They will be accompanied by Manchester City, because Pep Guardiola uses this tournament to show people that last season’s disappointment was a bump on the road and not the start of the end for his team.
Final
Manchester City 2, Atletico Madrid 1
In an electrical final, it is Manchester City that will appear at the top of the stack. With such a stars -littered group and Rodri back in the middle of the park, even the departure of Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli will not be enough to stop the men of Guardiola. City has a well -balanced team and it has only gotten better this summer, which will be enough to surpass Atletico Madrid in the final.
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