Sparks will fly as Al Hilal and Pachuca lock horns at Geodis Park in the third round of the FIFA Club World Cup on Friday, 27 June 2025.
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Al Hilal vs Pachuca predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams found the net in five of Pachuca's last seven matches.
- Al Hilal are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run.
- Pachuca suffered three defeats in their last four games.
Correct score prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Pachuca
Pachuca have lost two of two group games so far, and with only one game remaining, they have been knocked out of this competition.
On the other hand, this is a must-win for Al Hilal, as they will certainly advance to the round of 16 if they win this game by at least a two-goal margin.
Given that Pachuca have nothing left to play for, we are confident that Al Hilal will claim all the spoils at the end of this match.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Hilal are clear favourites
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Al Hilal are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Pachuca trailed at half-time in three of their last four games. On that note, HT Al Hilal to win has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
Al Hilal Riyadh and Pachuca will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time on Friday.
Al Hilal preview: A clean bill of health
Defender Hassan Al Tambakti picked up what looked like an injury late during the draw against Salzburg in matchday 2, but has recovered in time to be available for Al Hilal at the heart of the defence.
No changes are expected from Italian manager Simeone Inzaghi, who is yet to register his first win since taking over the Saudi Pro League side.
After back-to-back draws in Group H, Al Hilal must now beat Pachuca by at least a two-goal margin to qualify for the knockout stage.
Predicted lineup: Bono (GK), Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi, Neves, N. Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, S. Al-Dawsari & Leonardo.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 12/05/25
W
Al Orubah
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al Raed
3
Al Hilal Riyadh
5
AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25
L
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
AFC Champions League Elite 25/04/25
W
Gwangju FC
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
7
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
D
Al Shabab Riyadh
2
Al Hilal Riyadh
2
Pachuca preview: Hoping to bow out in style
Despite having a one-man advantage since the seventh minute, Pachuca suffered a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid in their second group game.
The result could have been different for Jaime Lozano’s men had Thibaut Courtois not been at his best in goal for Real Madrid. The Belgian international made 10 saves in that game and is one of the reasons why Pachuca are effectively out of the FIFA Club World Cup.
However, they could be determined to bow out honourably by spoiling the party for Al Hilal with a win or draw at Geodis Park.
Predicted lineup: Moreno (GK), Gonzalez, Pereira, Bauermann, Rodriguez, Montiel, Palavecino, Kenedy, Bautista, Figueroa & Rondon.
Mexico Liga MX 11/05/25
L
Club America
2
Pachuca
0
Mexico Liga MX 08/05/25
D
Club America
0
Pachuca
0
Mexico Liga MX 28/04/25
W
Monterrey
1
Pachuca
2
Mexico Liga MX 21/04/25
L
Atletico San Luis
2
Pachuca
1
Mexico Liga MX 16/04/25
D
Tigres UANL
0
Pachuca
0
Player to watch: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Although Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is yet to score in the Club World Cup, the former Lazio midfielder has consistently put in solid performances, with six direct goal involvements in his last 10 appearances across all competitions. It will be interesting to see if Milinkovic-Savic can get back to scoring ways on Friday.