We all expected to see Manchester City face Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Friday. But thanks to a couple of upsets in the Round of 16, Fluminense will face Al Hilal for a spot in the semifinals instead. The winner of this game faces the winner between Palmeiras and Chelsea later on Friday. Here, we look to predict which team that will be as we make our Fluminense vs Al Hilal prediction.
Our Fluminense vs Al Hilal Pick
- Pick: Al Hilal Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Fluminense vs Al Hilal Match Preview
Fluminense arrive unbeaten in ten matches across all competitions and have been solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in five of their last six outings, including three at this tournament. Their run included a goalless draw with Dortmund and a confident win over Ulsan HD in the group stage before upsetting Inter Milan in the round of 16. I can’t imagine the Brazilian side envisioning a better draw here, as they could have been huge underdogs against Man City, but instead have a decent chance to advance.
Opposing them, Al Hilal are riding high after drawing with Real Madrid, defeating Pachuca, and overcoming Manchester City in a thrilling extra-time encounter to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches. Despite missing key striker Aleksandar Mitrović, the Saudi side has flourished, with Marcos Leonardo delivering three goals so far and being the tournament’s top scorer for Al Hilal. Every time it looked like Al Hilal would falter against City, they launched attacks to grab a goal, and they will look to keep their Cinderella story going here.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline odds: Al Hilal are slight favorites at +150, compared to Fluminense at +180 and a draw at +245.
- Total goals: Under 2.5 goals is -125, the over is +100.
- Anytime scorer: Marcos Leonardo sits at +175 to score anytime, given his hot streak
Fluminense vs Al Hilal Prediction
This match is set to be a tactical chess match. Fluminense’s defensive record and discipline make them hard to break down, while Al Hilal bring danger on the counter and have proven they fear no club. I forecast a low-scoring, tight affair where a moment of quality breaks the deadlock. Al Hilal’s depth and form tip the scales in their favor in a game decided by a single goal.
Fluminense vs Al Hilal Model Projection
Score Projection: Fluminense 0 – Al Hilal 1
Win Probability: Fluminense 33%, Draw 28%, Al Hilal 39%
My projection, based on recent form, defensive solidity, goal expectancy, and betting odds, supports an Al Hilal victory by one goal, likely in the second half when stamina, bench quality, and individual brilliance come into play.
