Manchester City vs. Al Hilal football betting tips, lineups, prediction & odds for Club World Cup 2025

Manchester City are determined not to close out the first half of 2025 empty-handed — and the Club World Cup might just be their shot at silverware.

Next up is a Round of 16 clash at Orlando’s Citrus Bowl, where Pep Guardiola’s juggernaut will square off against Al Hilal, the Saudi side that gave Real Madrid a serious scare in the group stage and now sets its sights on another giant.

City breezed through Group G, a pool that featured two continental heavyweights and two lighter opponents. After routine wins over Wydad (2-0) and Al Ain (6-0), they dismantled Juventus 5-2 in a dominant display that locked up top spot and helped them dodge an early showdown with Real Madrid in the knockout stage.

Al Hilal, meanwhile, exceeded expectations in Group H. Coached by Simone Inzaghi, the Saudi club held both Salzburg and Real Madrid to draws before clinching a crucial 2-0 win over Pachuca to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. While most didn’t peg them as favorites to advance, they’ve shown they can frustrate even Europe’s elite.

Bet365 are backing Manchester City heavily: a win in regulation pays 2/9. Al Hilal, the underdog with bite, stands at 10/1 to win. A draw after 90 minutes offers a 5/1 return.

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Manchester City vs. Al Hilal prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash

First-half goals Over 1.5: 13/10 (Betway)

City loves to hit the ground running, and early goals have become part of their DNA. They’ve led at halftime in each of their last five matches and opened the scoring every time—four of those games featured multiple goals in the opening half. That said, Al Hilal has proven they can strike early too, having scored before the break against both Madrid and Pachuca. Expect an action-packed first 45 minutes.

Doku to score or assist: 6/5 (Betway)

Among Guardiola’s star-studded roster, Jeremy Doku has emerged as a must-start. The Belgian winger is electric on the ball—quick, incisive, and unselfish. Whether operating wide or cutting inside, his influence is undeniable. With eight goals and nine assists this year (including two goals in the Club World Cup), Doku’s ability to break open a game makes this pick more than tempting.

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Man City vs. Al Hilal predicted lineups, team news

Erling Haaland scored his second goal of the tournament against Juventus. He only played the second half as part of planned rotation by Guardiola, but expect him to start here.

Jeremy Doku is also on two for the tournament and has probably made himself undroppable for the time being on the left of the attack. It realistically leaves Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush and Savinho battling for two spots.

Or perhaps one if Guardiola wants to augment Rodri and Tiijani Reijnders with an extra midfielder, as he did when club captain Bernardo Silva started the Juventus game.

Rico Lewis must serve the final match of a three-game suspension for his red card in the opening match against Wydad AC while Claudio Echeverri is sidelined with an ankle injury sustained after his marked his full City debut with a goal versus Al Ain.

• Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri — Rodri, Reijnders — Foden, Cherki, Doku — Haaland.

Injured: Kovacic (Achilles), Echeverri.
Suspended: Lewis.

Al Hilal's star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic remains sidelined with a calf injury and Inzaghi's attacking options were further compromised against Pachuca.

Captain Salem Aldawsari scored a wonderful lob but suffered a hamstring injury that is set to keep him out for six weeks. Mohamed Kanno came on in his place and could start here.

Attacking full-back Joao Cancelo is set for a reunion with his former club.

• Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Bono (GK) — Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi— N. Aldawsari, Neves, Kanno — Milinkovic-Savic — Malcom, Leonardo.

Injured: Mitrovic (calf), Aldawsari (hamstring).
Suspended: None.

Manchester City vs. Al Hilal predicted score and most likely results

Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Bet365.

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