Fluminense vs Al Hilal: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups – July 4, 2025
On Friday, July 4, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, USA, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 clash will see Saudi Arabian league runners-up Al Hilal face off against Brazilian side Fluminense. I’m backing a bet on goals in this high-stakes encounter with solid odds.
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Match preview
Fluminense remain unbeaten at the Club World Cup: the team opened with a draw against Borussia Dortmund (0-0), followed it up with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Ulsan, and in the last group match secured a point against Mamelodi Sundowns (0-0), clinching their play-off spot. In the Round of 16, Renato Gaúcho’s men pulled off a sensation by defeating Inter Milan 2-0.
This shows Fluminense’s backline is solid, having conceded just two goals in four matches. Renato Gaúcho has built a disciplined side that makes very few mistakes.
The Saudi club advanced from a group featuring Real Madrid, Salzburg, and Pachuca, finishing second. In the Round of 16, Simone Inzaghi’s squad shocked everyone by knocking out one of the tournament favorites, Manchester City, and put in an impressive performance.
Although Al Hilal’s group stage matches were not high-scoring, the Round of 16 showdown with Manchester City exploded with goals, as both teams combined for a remarkable seven-goal thriller.
Probable lineups
Fluminense: Fábio – Xavier, Silva, Ignacio, Rene – Martinelli, Bernal, Hércules – Arias, Serna, Cano
Al Hilal: Bono – Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Tambakti, Lodi – R. Neves, Milinković-Savić, N. Al-Dawsari – Malcom, S. Al-Dawsari, M. Leonardo
Match facts and head-to-head
- These teams have never met before in an official competition
- Fluminense have conceded in just one of their last six matches
- Fluminense are unbeaten in their last 10 games
- The under 2.5 goals bet has landed in five of Fluminense’s last six matches
- Al Hilal are unbeaten in their last nine games
- The under 2.5 goals bet has also landed in five of Al Hilal’s last six matches
Prediction
I expect both teams to approach this game with caution, as there is so much at stake. Reaching the Club World Cup semi-finals would be a huge achievement for either side, so I anticipate a tight contest with few goals. The stats back this up: both teams rarely see more than two goals in recent games. My prediction: under 2.5 goals (odds – 1.84).
