Al-Ain (0-0-1) and Manchester City (1-0-0) will face off today at 9:00 p.m. EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Man City is favored at a -1200 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (-100o / -130u) goals.
Let's get into our Al Ain FC vs. Man City prediction.
Al Ain FC vs. Man City Odds
| Al Ain FC Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -105 | 3.5 -110o / -130u | +3000 |
| Man City Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -135 | 3.5 -110o / -130u | -1200 |
Al Ain FC vs. Man City Betting Analysis
It will be up to Pep Guardiola to decide if he wants to rest some players on his Man City squad or simply use this opportunity to test new arrivals. Phil Foden impressed in the first game with a goal and an assist, so he might be the key to winning the next. Regardless, we can expect quite a few changes and rotations, even mid-game.
Rico Lewis's red card suspension will open a spot in the lineup for newcomer Rayan Ait-Nouri or Josko Gvardiol.
In contrast, there are no major absences in the build-up for Al Ain. Despite a defensive 5-3-2 lineup, the Ainawy conceded five in the opener against Juventus. The back line will have to do substantially better to stop City from doing the same.
Just like they were against Wydad AC on matchday one, Manchester City has been handed a -2.75 Asian Handicap to overcome by the bookmakers. The Citizens will need to score four goals to win the selection in its entirety.
Pep's side couldn't do that on MD1 (2-0), but this is a drop in level in terms of the opponent's quality.
