Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Match Preview

Manchester City, also known as The Citizens or The Sky Blues, will face Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup. This match is scheduled for Thursday, July 1st, 2025, at 01:00 GMT. It will be held at the neutral Camping World Stadium. This 1/8 final stage game is crucial for both teams. Manchester City aims to use their strong team rating to progress. Al Hilal is looking to secure a historic win in this global competition.

Manchester City – Form

Manchester City has been performing exceptionally, with three wins in their recent games. They defeated Juventus 5-2 on June 26, 2025, in the FIFA Club World Cup. Before this, they won 6-0 against Al-Ain and 2-0 versus Wydad Casablanca. These victories were at home and met expectations. Players like Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland have been key to their success.

Al Hilal – Form

Al Hilal has shown consistent performance, with two draws and a win in their last three matches. They won 2-0 against Pachuca on June 27, 2025, in the FIFA Club World Cup. Before this victory, they drew 0-0 with Salzburg and 1-1 against Real Madrid. These results show their ability to face tough opponents away from home.

Manchester City – Al Hilal – Head to Head

The last game between Manchester City and Al Hilal was on July 13, 2012. Al Hilal won 1-0 in a Club Friendly match. In their last 10 meetings, Al Hilal has won once, and Manchester City has not won against the Saudi team. This gives Al Hilal a slight edge in their rare encounters.

The last 5 games do not show a clear trend of both teams scoring. The single goal in their last match suggests a close game. Historically, these matches have been decisive, with no draws in their most recent game.

Manchester City – Al Hilal – Standings

This FIFA Club World Cup Final Stage game does not follow traditional league standings. It is a knockout match. The game will be at Camping World Stadium, a neutral venue. Manchester City is favored by bookmakers, with odds of 1.33 for a win. Al Hilal, seen as the underdog, has odds of 7.50 for a win. Both teams aim to advance in this international competition.

Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Top scorers

Manchester City’s top scorers include Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, and Erling Haaland. Each has scored twice in this season’s FIFA Club World Cup. Claudio Echeverri has also contributed with a goal. This shows a strong offensive team.

Al Hilal’s goals have been spread among three players, each scoring once. Ruben Neves, Salem Al-Dawsari, and Marcos Leonardo have all contributed. This indicates a varied attacking threat.

Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Full-Time Betting

Manchester City is the favorite with odds of 1.33 for a win. A draw is at 5.50, and an Al Hilal win at 7.50. Manchester City’s strong performance suggests they might dominate. The match is on neutral ground. City’s squad depth could be affected by the absence of key players. However, they are still favored to win. Al Hilal’s mixed results and their previous loss to City add to the intrigue.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” with City leading at the break and winning at 1.727. “Draw-no-bet” has City at 1.125. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.143 for an Al Hilal win or a draw.

Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market offers interesting choices. “Over 2.5” goals is at odds of 1.53, suggesting a high-scoring game. “Under 2.5” goals is at 2.40. City’s attacking strength and Al Hilal’s resilience could influence the outcome.

Manchester City vs Al Hilal – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.95, and “BTTS: No” at 1.80. These odds reflect a balanced view of both teams’ scoring potential. Manchester City’s offensive form suggests they are likely to score. Al Hilal’s recent games show they can score but also be contained. “BTTS: No” might be slightly more likely on a neutral field.

Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Prediction