English giants Manchester City will meet Saudi Pro League dominate force Al Hilal in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM IST (Monday, June 30, 2025, 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT) at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, USA.
City finished top of Group G, winning all three of their matches and scoring a total of 13 goals and conceding just 2 along the way. Under Pep Guardiola’s management, City combines attacking talent with defensive control.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal finished Group H unbeaten, having drawn against Real Madrid and only conceding one goal overall, alerting the need for defensive performance. This match will be the first-ever competitive meeting, making it a tactical event. The winner of this round 16 match will meet either Inter Milan or Fluminense in the quarter finals, adding intensity to the competition for both sides, making a deep run in the tournament.
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Manchester City vs Al Hilal: Match Details
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Round of 16
- Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, USA
- Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 6:30 AM IST
Manchester City vs Al Hilal: Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 0
- Man City Wins: 0
- Al Hilal Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
It’s going to be the first ever meeting between the two sides.
Manchester City: Recent Matches and Form
- June 26, 2025: W 5–2 vs Juventus (Group Stage)
- June 23, 2025: W 2–0 vs Wydad Casablanca (Group)
- June 20, 2025: W 6–0 vs Al Ain (Group)
Manchester City ended the group stage without a single loss and scored a total of 13 goals, while only conceding only two. Pep Guardiola has built a squad with elite attacking depth and can control the game from midfield, providing him the ability to dominate possession and apply constant pressure on opposing defences. The right combination of finishing and defensive structure has made them one of the favourites for the tournament.
Al Hilal: Recent Matches and Form
- June 26, 2025: W 2–0 vs Pachuca (Group Stage)
- June 22, 2025: D 0–0 vs Salzburg (Group)
- June 20, 2025: D 1–1 vs Real Madrid (Group)
Al Hilal also ended up unbeaten in their group stage, only conceding one goal. They have accomplished this feat with a defensive discipline and organisation led by experienced players like Koulibaly. They play tactically tightly compacted at the defensive end of the pitch and will counterattack quickly, which makes them difficult to break down and hard-nosed for any opponent.
When to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Man City and Al Hilal?
The match between Manchester City and Al Hilal kicks off at 6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. For viewers in the United States, the game begins at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Where to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Man City and Al Hilal?
The match between Man City and Al Hilal will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. In Brazil, viewers can watch on Globo and Premiere. US fans can tune in via FOX Sports and TUDN. In India, streaming is available on Eurosport India and FanCode.
You can also watch the match live on 96.com app.
Man City vs Al Hilal: Form Guide
Manchester City displayed their characteristic high-possession attacking football in the Club World Cup. Man City have a front line full of talent, and with Erling Haaland’s finishing up front, with solid midfield players ruining the day of opponents, makes for very tricky game planning for other teams. The way Manchester City control the game, positionally passing opponents to distraction whilst waiting for the correct moments to transition into a high pressing attacking play keeps teams on the back foot.
On the other hand, Al Hilal have been very good defensively with very good organisation and compactness. With a solid centre-back pairing of Kalidou Koulibaly and Rúben Neves, they very much rely on their ability to defend and wait for the attacking opportunities when they are presented to them. Their strong defensive record in the group stages demonstrates their ability to defend counter counter-attacking offences from clubs who were seen as superior to them in other matches.
Manchester City: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
1. Erling Haaland (Forward):
Haaland has been the player of the tournament for Manchester City, scoring a pair of goals in a strong 5-2 outcome against Juventus. Haaland poses the principal threat in front of the goal in the competition due to his clinical finishing and his big physical presence.
2. Phil Foden (Midfielder):
Foden’s creativity and vision have been the linchpin to connecting midfield to attack. Foden’s ability to unpick defences with passes and dribbles has been a big reason behind City doing it their way in the competition.
3. Rayan Aït-Nouri (Defender):
Aït-Nouri is having an excellent tournament debut by bringing energy, speed and good defensive awareness to the left side of the pitch with both defensive and attacking contributions.
Al Hilal: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
1. Kalidou Koulibaly (Defender):
Koulibaly is key to the defensive structure of Al Hilal. Koulibaly’s leadership, aerial presence and general experience have been paramount to providing Al Hilal with a backbone and stability defensively and organisation of the backline.
2. Rúben Neves (Midfielder):
Neves is integral to the midfield in terms of composure and accuracy of passing, which allows him to dictate the tempo of the game, as well as break down opposition play effectively.
3. Yassine Bounou (Goalkeeper):
Bounou has been dependable in high-pressure situations with two clean sheets and key saves to keep his team in competitive matches on difficult occasions.
Man City vs Al Hilal: Possible Lineups
Manchester City (4‑2‑3‑1):
Ederson; Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol, Rayan Aït‑Nouri; Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva; Savinho, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
Al Hilal (4‑3‑1‑2):
Yassine Bounou; João Cancelo, Hassan Al‑Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković‑Savić, Mohamed Kanno; Malcom; Marcos Leonardo, Andre Carrillo
Man City vs Al Hilal: Match Prediction
Expect a highly decorated encounter, with City likely possessing the majority of the ball while Al Hilal tries to pose a threat on the break.
Betting Picks:
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
- Score Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Al Hilal
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