Fluminense vs Al Hilal Prediction 04.07.2025
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Fluminense vs Al Hilal Prediction
Fluminense vs Al Hilal Prediction and Betting Tips for the Club World Cup quarter-final this Friday, July 5. This highly anticipated clash sees Rio’s Fluminense take on Riyadh’s Al Hilal at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando. In this preview, you’ll find trusted insights and Club World Cup Predictions from XpertStats experts.
- Fluminense arrive undefeated in 10 straight matches across all competitions.
- Al Hilal shocked Man City in a seven-goal thriller to reach the last eight.
- Both sides boast strong attacking options despite key injuries.
- Winner faces a tough semi-final against Palmeiras or Chelsea.
Fluminense continue their impressive run on the global stage after knocking out Inter Milan with a confident 2-0 win in the last round. The Brazilian outfit has now kept clean sheets in five of their last six matches, with veteran Thiago Silva marshalling the defence superbly. Renato Gaucho’s men are unbeaten in 10 games across all competitions, and with German Cano and Jhon Arias in top form, they’ll be aiming to control the tempo and strike late, as half of their tournament goals have come after the 75th minute.
The Tricolor also showed great adaptability, switching to a back three against Inter’s 3-5-2 formation, proving they can adjust to their opponents’ style. Arias, their dynamic attacking threat, leads the squad in shots, chances created, and possession won — making him one to watch. With depth in the squad thanks to impact subs like Hercules, Fluminense will feel confident about their chance to reach the semi-finals.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, come into this quarter-final riding high after stunning Manchester City in a 4-3 extra-time thriller. Despite conceding possession and facing 30 shots, Simone Inzaghi’s side displayed lethal counter-attacking ability, scoring with four of their six shots on target. Marcos Leonardo, who has three goals in the competition, remains their key man upfront, while Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has kept them alive with crucial saves throughout their run.
Although the Saudi giants are missing big names like Aleksandar Mitrovic and captain Salem Al-Dawsari through injury, they’ve shown they can find goals from across the squad, including Brazilian forwards. Al Hilal are now unbeaten in nine straight matches, with belief growing they can make more history. With both sides preferring to attack and defend resolutely, expect a fiercely competitive clash. Fans looking for sharp Club World Cup Predictions will know this one could go down to the wire.
Backing BTTS looks solid here given both Fluminense and Al Hilal’s recent scoring form. Fluminense have netted in every match since arriving in the USA, with half their goals coming late, showing they can break down tiring defences. Meanwhile, Al Hilal shocked Man City 4-3, proving they can create chances against elite European sides. Despite losing Mitrovic and Al-Dawsari, Marcos Leonardo and Koulibaly have stepped up with key goals. Fluminense’s backline, led by Thiago Silva, is strong but not impervious — they allowed Inter several clear chances, including hitting the post. Al Hilal’s proactive style and willingness to take risks means they often leave spaces at the back too, as shown by City’s 30 shots. With both teams highly motivated for a historic semi-final spot, an open game with opportunities at both ends is likely. For value, BTTS is a smart pick, backed by recent trends.
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