I would never bet anything on Manchester City this season or to win Club World Cup,
and I think we can see South American clubs doing good this time, because matches are played in United States.
Maybe I will try to some up something with Flamengo, Palmeiras or Boca Juniors, with big returns.
I really can not understand format of Club World Cup like how Brazil has many clubs in this tournament this year. Manchester City have have big problems in this season but are Brazil clubs or Boca Juniors are able to beat Manchester City, it will stil be big challenge for them and hard for prediction.
Manchester City have problems and are in process of rebuilding their squad but anyway, they have a great coach and many quality players so it's not easy for any club to beat them in a direct match. Manchester City will use this tournament as their opportunity for testing tactics, building player connection as part of their preparation for a new season. They will not consider those coming matches as friendly ones, hence they won't give opponents easy matches to play and beat them.