Match Overview
The Club World Cup’s knockout stage resumes with a highly anticipated match between Manchester City and Al-Hilal on Monday in Orlando, Florida. City is widely regarded as the favorite due to their strong performance in the group stage, securing three consecutive victories, including a notable 5-2 triumph over Juventus. On the other hand, Al-Hilal, the last remaining Asian club in the tournament, reached the knockout round with their own mix of strategy and luck, edging past notable teams like Real Madrid.
How to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 30
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
- Broadcast: TBS
- Live Stream: Watch on DAZN (Free)
- Odds: Manchester City -370; Draw +480; Al-Hilal +750
Last Meeting
This matchup marks the first competitive encounter between Manchester City and Al-Hilal, though they previously faced each other in a friendly back in 2012.
Predicted Lineups
- Manchester City: Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, Savinho, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland
- Al-Hilal: Yassine Bounou, Joao Cancelo, Hassan Al-Tombakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi, Ruben Neves, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Salem Aldawsari, Marcos Leonardo
Player to Watch
Rodri will be a key player for Manchester City, having returned from injury. His role in midfield will be crucial, especially as he works with a mixture of returning and newly integrated players.
Storyline
With City’s recent form being so strong, this match holds the potential to solidify their position in the tournament further. The outcome could set the stage for the remainder of the competition as they strive to rebuild momentum after previous setbacks.
Prediction
Expecting Manchester City to leverage their talent and experience, the anticipated score is a solid 3-0 victory over Al-Hilal.
