Al Hilal and Manchester City will face off today at 9:00 p.m. EDT at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Let's get into our Man City vs. Al Hilal prediction.
Man City is favored at a -300 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-185o / +130u) goals.
Man City vs. Al Hilal Prediction
Pick: Manchester City -1.5 Asian Handicap (-105)
Our Man City vs. Al Hilal best bet is Manchester City -1.5 Asian Handicap.
Man City vs. Al Hilal Odds
| Al Hilal Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -120 | 2.5 -185o / 130u | +800 |
| Man City Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -118 | 2.5 -185o / 130u | -300 |
Man City vs. Al Hilal Picks, Parlay
Leg 1: Manchester City -1.5 Asian Handicap (-105)
Leg 2: Over 6.5 corners for Man City (+100)
Leg 3: Over 1.25 Goals In The First Half (-111)
City’s ability to overwhelm opponents makes the -1.5 handicap an appealing selection. Pep Guardiola’s side enters this fixture with an average of 5.0 goals per game in the group stage, along with a tournament-leading 9.9 xG.
When priced similarly, City easily secured wins against teams such as Al-Ain and Wydad, covering the currently set handicap line. They’ve also covered the handicap against Juventus.
City likes to control possession, move the ball quickly, and maintain pressure. The aim of that is to create plenty of shooting opportunities. Pressure leads to corners. City’s matches have had the second-highest number of corners at the Club World Cup so far. They generated six against Juventus, nine against Al-Ain, and another nine against Wydad.
Guardiola's side has hit top form, rounding off the group stage with three victories and boasting the best goalscoring and expected goals (xG) record.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal has demonstrated significant progress in recent months. And now, under the guidance of Simone Inzaghi, one of the most forward-thinking managers in world football, it's unlikely they will opt for a defensive stance.
Man City vs. Al Hilal Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Al Hilal | Draw | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 9.50% | 12.40% | 78.10% |
Projected Total Goals
| Al Hilal | Total Goals | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | 3.80 | 2.86 |
Man City vs. Al Hilal Betting Analysis
With the return of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri to the starting lineup, Manchester City are now the favorites with bookmakers to clinch the Club World Cup title.
Eager to reclaim its reputation after a trophyless last season, City now aims to build momentum in this tournament and beyond.
On the other hand, Al Hilal, under new boss Simone Inzaghi, is riding an eight-game unbeaten run. The match presents them with an opportunity to demonstrate their growth under Inzaghi and challenge the European heavyweights, adding an intriguing layer of redemption for the Italian manager, who lost the 2023 Champions League final to City while in charge of Inter Milan.
Manchester City are firm favorites, having dominated statistically during the group phase. However, Al Hilal's ambitious play style under Inzaghi makes for an engaging matchup.
Al Hilal vs. Man City Projected Starting Lineups
Al Hilal
Bounou; Cancelo, Al Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; Neves, Al Dawsari; Malcolm, Milinkovic-Savic, Al-Dawsari; Leonardo.
Man City
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait Nouri; Rodri; Savinho, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
