Last Updated on December 17, 2023 2:02 pm by Erwin Noguera
We go into one of the final three games in the FIFA Club World Cup, as we get the Urawa Red Diamonds, who clash against favorites Manchester City in the semifinals, with both teams looking to access the final game.
This clash will be in the King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday, meaning both teams will know who will be waiting for them in the final when they decide their fate on the field.
Manchester will debut in this competition while the Urawa Red Diamonds go for their second try.
When:
Tuesday, December 19th at 1:00 PM ET at the King Abdullah Sports City
Moneyline odds:
Urawa Reds 14.2
Manchester City 1.17
Draw Offs:
7.5
Where can I watch it?
Star+ and Paramount+
Why Bet on Urawa Red Diamonds?
Urawa Red Diamonds, three-time winners of the AFC Champions League, punched their ticket to the last four courtesy of a 78th-minute strike from Dutch substitute Alex Schalk in a tight affair against Mexican side Club León.
Just five minutes after coming off the bench, Schalk found space on the right side of the penalty area and received a pass from Jose Kante before poking a shot beyond Club León goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota into the bottom corner. The Reds’ hopes of victory were boosted when the Mexican representative’s defender, William Tesillo, was shown his second yellow card for a clumsy challenge on the edge of the box six minutes from time.
Urawa Red Diamonds, managed by former Lech Poznan boss Maciej Skorza, have improved from their last appearance at the Club World Cup in 2017, being eliminated in the second round by Al-Jazira.
Why Bet on Manchester City?
The Citizens will fly out to Saudi Arabia after Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in preparation for their first-ever campaign at the Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side is the European representative at this year’s tournament after winning the Champions League as part of a historic treble last season.
Man City enters the Club World Cup at the semifinal stage in next Tuesday’s fixture at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah.
Although they’ll have to play just two games (in case of winning), this event integrates a crazy schedule where the Citizens will have to play seven games in twenty days. The team has already shown signs of tiredness in the local competition, so there’s a great chance we’ll see some juveniles participating in the game. However, we do not feel this can alter their performance, as a heavily rotated team saw victory against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League some days ago.
Free Betting Pick: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Manchester City
The Japanese side gave quite the surprise in their previous match. However, the Mexican team was nowhere as threatening as their current opponents, so things may not end as well as their previous encounter.
We expect Manchester City to come out and showcase why the odds are heavily sided in their favor. 14.2 against is a more than crazy number, so it may be tempting to go for the upset, considering the irregularity of Guardiola’s team recently. However, our token is on Manchester City, and we believe a 3-1 will be the final result.
Go for a victory for the Champions League champions at 1.17. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $17 for a total payout of $117.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Manchester City Betting Pick: Manchester City
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