The last-16 clash between Manchester City and Al-Hilal SFC takes place on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. Fans in Italy, Germany, France and Spain can tune in at 03:00 CEST, while viewers in the UK can catch the action live at 02:00 BST.
After both sides navigated the expanded Club World Cup group stage without defeat, the stakes are raised as they meet at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. It’s a meeting of the European champions against the reigning Saudi title-holders, and neither will want to become the first team eliminated.
How are both teams coming into this?
Manchester City have been virtually unstoppable, cruising through their group with a perfect nine points and a remarkable 13:2 goal difference. Pep Guardiola’s squad rotation hasn’t dented their momentum, and their 5-2 demolition of Juventus in the final group game showcased a perfect blend of possession play and devastating counters.
On the other hand, Al-Hilal SFC secured second spot in their section with five points, thanks largely to a rock-solid defense that conceded just once. Simone Inzaghi’s men ended the group stage with a confident 2-0 victory over CF Pachuca, underlining their ability to stay compact and strike when opportunities arise.
Our forecast
We expect Manchester City to maintain their attacking momentum, but Al-Hilal’s defensive discipline could keep the scoreline tighter than many anticipate. A forecast of a 2-0 victory for City seems reasonable given their firepower and Al-Hilal’s reluctance to open up.
With both sides likely to approach cautiously—City wary of a counter-punch and Al-Hilal focused on containment—this match could finish with under 3.5 goals. Bettors might also consider backing “Both Teams to Score – No”, reflecting Al-Hilal’s strong defensive record.
Best odds
- Bet365: Manchester City to win @ 1.40
- William Hill: Under 3.5 goals @ 1.25
- Betfair: Both teams to score – No @ 2.10
