Al Hilal caused a huge upset when they held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) last time out. The Saudi Pro League side are now hoping to go one better and beat Austrian outfit RB Salzburg when the two teams meet in their second game of Group H on Sunday.
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RB Salzburg vs Al Hilal prediction: Saudis to secure victory?
Key stats
- Salzburg have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four games in all competitions.
- Al Hilal are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored a total of 12 and 11 goals respectively over their previous five matches.
Correct score prediction: RB Salzburg 1-2 Al Hilal
Both teams could be fairly evenly matched given the quality of each of their squads, but Al Hilal possess real firepower that could really hurt Salzburg. Given the amount of goals both teams have been scoring lately as well, we also expect both to get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Hilal just favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Interestingly, a Salzburg win and a draw are rated as having an equal chance of happening according to the implied probabilities. Al Hilal are odds-on favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
Unsurprisingly given that these two teams usually play on different continents, they have never met in a competitive game before.
RB Salzburg preview: Mellberg potentially among absentees
Karim Konate and Nicolas Capaldo will definitely miss out for Salzburg. John Mellberg is also a serious doubt, although he could be fit for their next match against Pachuca.
Predicted lineup: Zawieschitzky (GK), Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Kratzig, Bidstrup, Sulzbacher, Nene, Gloukh, Ratkov & Baidoo
Austria Bundesliga 09/05/25
L
SK Sturm Graz
4
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 04/05/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
0
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 27/04/25
L
Wolfsberger AC
2
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 23/04/25
D
Wolfsberger AC
1
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 20/04/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
1
FC Salzburg
3
Al Hilal preview: Unchanged from Madrid stalemate?
Al Hilal have no fresh injury concerns or suspensions to report heading into this clash. Thus, they could opt to stick to the same XI that so impressively secured a point against Madrid last time out.
Predicted lineup: Bounou (GK), Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi, Neves, Dawsari, Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, 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
Player to watch: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a key component in Al Hilal's midfield, and he will be expected to drive the team forward against Salzburg. The Serbian has scored two goals in his previous three appearances in all competitions, and has a great relationship with fellow countryman Aleksandar Mitrovic.
In 48 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign, Milinkovic-Savic has managed an impressive total of 17 goals and eight assists. It shows that Al Hilal can rely upon him in their time of need.