Manchester City will face Al Hilal SFC in a blockbuster Round of 16 fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 today, Monday, June 30th, 2025. This highly anticipated match is being held at the **Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, United States**. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Monday, June 30th. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025**.
Recent Form (FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage & Recent Competitive Matches)
Manchester City: W-W-W (Overall in Group G: 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses, 9 Points – Group Winners)
- June 18: Manchester City 2-0 Wydad AC
- June 22: Manchester City 6-0 Al Ain FC
- June 26: Juventus 2-5 Manchester City
- (Overall last 5 competitive matches: W-W-W-W-W – includes two domestic league wins prior to CWC)
Al Hilal SFC: D-D-W (Overall in Group H: 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 5 Points – Group Runners-up)
- June 18: Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal SFC
- June 22: RB Salzburg 0-0 Al Hilal SFC
- June 26: Al Hilal SFC 2-0 Pachuca
- (Overall last 5 competitive matches: W-W-D-D-W – includes two domestic league wins/draws prior to CWC)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between Manchester City and Al Hilal SFC. They did play a friendly match in July 2012, which Al Hilal won 1-0.
Match Stakes
This is a knockout match; the winner advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the loser is eliminated from the tournament. Manchester City, having secured a perfect record in the group stage, is a strong favorite for the title. Al Hilal, the only Asian team remaining, aims to make a statement and continue their impressive run against European opposition, having drawn with Real Madrid in the group stage.
Team News
Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side had a flawless group stage, scoring 13 goals and conceding only two. They showed their depth with various players on the scoresheet. While they have no major injury concerns, midfielder Claudio Echeverri is out for two to three weeks with an ankle injury, and Rico Lewis is suspended. Mateo Kovacic is also out after Achilles surgery. Erling Haaland is expected to lead the line after scoring in the group stage. City’s strong form and offensive prowess make them formidable.
Al Hilal SFC: Al Hilal advanced as Group H runners-up, notably holding Real Madrid to a draw and securing a crucial win over Pachuca. They have a strong defense, conceding only one goal in the group stage. However, they will be without their prolific striker Aleksandar Mitrovic due to injury, which is a significant blow to their attacking threat. Salem Al Dawsari is also ruled out with a hamstring injury. Former Manchester City full-back João Cancelo is set to face his old club, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Neves add experience and quality. New coach Simone Inzaghi will look for a disciplined defensive performance and rely on counter-attacks.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-3-2-1): Ederson; Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders; Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush; Erling Haaland.
Al Hilal SFC (4-2-3-1): Bono; João Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hassan Al Tambakti, Renan Lodi; Ruben Neves, Nasser Al Dawsari; Malcom, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Mohamed Kanno; Marcos Leonardo.
Match Facts
- This is a Round of 16 knockout match in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Manchester City was the only team to achieve a 100% record in the group stage.
- Al Hilal is the only remaining team from the Asian Football Confederation.
- Al Hilal’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, will face Pep Guardiola again after the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final.
- Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Odds
- Manchester City: -380 (Strong Favorites)
- Draw: +550
- Al Hilal SFC: +950 (Underdogs)
Score Prediction
Manchester City’s superior form, depth, and offensive firepower make them clear favorites. While Al Hilal has a solid defense and quality players, the absence of Mitrovic and Al Dawsari will significantly hamper their ability to score. City will likely control possession and create numerous opportunities, aiming for an early goal to settle the match. Expect a convincing win for the English champions. Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 Al Hilal SFC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United States: **TNT** (TV) and **DAZN** (streaming, free to view on the DAZN app).
- In the United Kingdom: **Channel 5** (TV) and **DAZN** (streaming, free to view globally excluding certain territories like Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In India: The match will be live-streamed for **free on the DAZN website and app**, and also on the **FanCode app/website**. There is **no confirmed TV channel broadcast** for this match in India.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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