Manchester City vs Al Hilal Prediction 01.07.2025
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Manchester City vs Al Hilal Prediction
Manchester City vs Al Hilal Prediction and Betting Tips for Monday’s Club World Cup knockout clash at Camping World Stadium, Orlando. Both sides come into this tie unbeaten, but only one will progress. In this piece, you’ll discover our exclusive insights and Club World Cup Predictions from our expert tipsters.
- Manchester City boast the highest goal tally in the Club World Cup so far.
- Al Hilal enter unbeaten, with a strong defensive record to protect.
- Key absentees on both sides could impact attacking options.
Manchester City have been at their clinical best in the USA so far, scoring 13 goals in three games and breezing through a tricky group with a perfect record. Erling Haaland’s return to form, with his 300th career goal last week, adds more firepower to a squad that already boasts goals from all areas. With the likes of Phil Foden and Savinho stepping up, Pep Guardiola’s men will expect to control possession and create plenty of clear chances despite the absence of Echeverri and Lewis.
Yet injuries could still play a part in halting City’s momentum. Rico Lewis remains suspended and Echeverri’s ankle issue robs them of a creative spark in midfield. Defensive errors, like Ederson’s mishap against Juventus, also show there’s room for Al Hilal to exploit on the break. City’s dominance of the ball often leaves them open in transition — something the Saudi champions will be keen to capitalise on.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, have earned their place in the last 16 with solid defensive work and moments of attacking inspiration. Inzaghi’s men have shipped just one goal in three group matches, sharing the best defensive record with PSG. Salem Al-Dawsari’s absence is a big blow up front, but Leonardo and Kanno have proven they can carry a threat when needed. The squad’s resilience was clear in their gritty draw with Real Madrid and the decisive win over Pachuca.
With Joao Cancelo and Kalidou Koulibaly anchoring the backline, the Saudis may sit deep and look to strike on the counter. Their record of scoring against top-class opposition shows they shouldn’t be underestimated. Backing the underdog to get on the scoresheet could be a smart angle, especially as City have conceded twice in each of their last two outings. Expect a competitive clash and watch for our final Club World Cup Predictions closer to kick-off.
Backing Al Hilal to score looks like value given how they’ve performed against elite sides so far. They managed to breach Real Madrid’s backline in the group stage, and their lone goal conceded in three matches underlines their compact structure, which can quickly transition into attack. Marcos Leonardo’s sharp finishing and the experience of Joao Cancelo overlapping down the flanks will help create moments in behind City’s high line. Manchester City, despite their goalscoring prowess, have shown vulnerability at the back, conceding twice to Juventus last time out. Pep Guardiola’s side will dominate the ball, but their attacking full-backs leave space for Al Hilal’s counter. With Salem Al-Dawsari injured, others will step up, and Inzaghi’s defensive setup could invite City to overcommit, creating gaps to exploit. Al Hilal have scored in eight of their last ten matches in all competitions. Expect them to find the net at least once here.
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