June 18th FIFA Club World Cup - Real Madrid VS Al Hilal Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Real Madrid VS Al Hilal
Match Time:19-06-2025 03:00 Thursday (UTC+8)
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid, under new coach Xabi Alonso, enters the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as five-time champions (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) and favorites, despite a trophyless 2024/25 La Liga season, finishing second to Barcelona. Their recent form includes 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five competitive matches, with a 2-0 win over Sevilla and a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad. They average 2.0 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per game. Key players include Kylian Mbappé (12 goals this season), Vinícius Jr. (8 goals, 5 assists), and new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, set to debut. Real Madrid’s strengths are their attacking flair, midfield control led by Jude Bellingham, and experience in high-stakes tournaments, but injuries to Endrick and doubts over Antonio Rüdiger’s fitness could strain their defense.
Al Hilal
Al Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi in his debut match after replacing Jorge Jesus, represents Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the Saudi Pro League, finishing second to Al-Ittihad in 2024/25. They qualified via their 2021 AFC Champions League title and are unbeaten in their last 14 competitive matches, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five, including a 2-0 win over Al-Qadsiah. They average 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 goals conceded. Key players include Salem Al-Dawsari (15 assists in 2024/25), Malcom (75 chances created), and defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Rúben Neves. Al Hilal’s strengths are their technical quality, midfield creativity, and physicality, but Neymar’s injury and a recent Asian Champions League semifinal loss to Al-Ahli expose vulnerabilities.
Head-to-Head
Real Madrid and Al Hilal met in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup final, with Real Madrid winning 5-3 in Rabat, Morocco, in a high-scoring thriller. Vinícius Jr. scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema, while Moussa Marega and Luciano Vietto replied for Al Hilal. This remains their only competitive encounter, with Real Madrid holding a 1-0 record. The match set a record for the most goals in a Club World Cup final.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Al Hilal
Real Madrid faces Al Hilal in their Group H opener on June 18, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, in a rematch of the 2022 final. Real Madrid’s attacking trio of Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Bellingham, combined with Alonso’s tactical nous, makes them heavy favorites, with Opta’s supercomputer predicting a 68.9% win chance. Al Hilal’s European-level talent, including Al-Dawsari and Koulibaly, and Inzaghi’s fresh approach could challenge early, especially with their physical style. However, Real Madrid’s depth and big-match experience should prevail, though Al Hilal’s counter-attacking threat may yield a goal. Posts on X highlight Al Hilal’s confidence and Real Madrid’s fan support in Miami. The match is likely to be high-scoring, given their 2022 encounter and both teams’ attacking strengths.
Real Madrid is expected to dominate possession, with Mbappé or Vinícius Jr. scoring early. Al Hilal may respond via Al-Dawsari’s creativity, but Real Madrid’s quality, bolstered by Alexander-Arnold’s set-pieces, should secure a comfortable win. The game could see cards if Al Hilal’s physicality intensifies.
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