FC Red Bull Salzburg will face Al Hilal SFC in a Group H fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. This match is being held at the **Audi Field in Washington D.C., United States**. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Sunday, June 22nd. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **3:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
RB Salzburg: W-W-W-W-L (Overall: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss – *Their last match was a 2-1 win against Pachuca in the CWC opener*)
Al Hilal: D-W-W-W-W (Overall: 4 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses – *Their last match was a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the CWC opener*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Al Hilal SFC. They have never played each other in any official competition previously.
Team News
RB Salzburg: The Austrian champions began their Club World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mexican side Pachuca. This historic win marked their first-ever triumph in a FIFA club competition. They will be confident but are dealing with some injury concerns. First-choice goalkeeper Alexander Schlager is sidelined with a wrist injury, and Moussa Yeo, Daouda Guindo, Kamir Konaté, and Samson Tijani are also unavailable. Oscar Gloukh and Karim Onisiwo were among the scorers in their last game and will be key players.
Al Hilal: The Saudi Arabian champions, coached by Simone Inzaghi, secured a respectable 1-1 draw against European champions Real Madrid in their opening fixture. They showcased defensive steel and midfield quality. However, star striker Aleksandar Mitrović remains a doubt due to a muscle strain, which could impact their attacking threat. Despite this, Al Hilal boasts elite talent like Rúben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, João Cancelo, and Yassine Bounou in goal, making them formidable opponents.
Predicted Lineups
RB Salzburg (4-2-2-2): Zawieschitzky; Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Kratzig; Bidstrup, Sulzbacher; Dorgeles, Gloukh; Baidoo, Ratkov.
Al Hilal (5-3-2): Bounou; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Tambakti, Lodi; Neves, Milinković-Savić, Salem Al-Dawsari; Malcom, Nasser Al-Dawsari (or Leonardo), Mitrović (if fit, otherwise another forward).
Match Facts
- This is a Group H match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- RB Salzburg qualified via UEFA’s ranking pathway.
- Al Hilal qualified as the 2023/24 AFC Champions League winner.
- Group H also features Spanish giants Real Madrid and Mexican side Pachuca.
- RB Salzburg won their opening match 2-1 against Pachuca. Al Hilal drew their opening match 1-1 against Real Madrid.
- This match is crucial for group standings. A win for either team puts them in a strong position to advance.
- Audi Field in Washington D.C. is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
This is expected to be a tightly contested match. RB Salzburg showed great spirit in their opening win, but they face a significant challenge against an Al Hilal side that held Real Madrid to a draw and possesses world-class talent. Al Hilal’s defensive solidity and midfield power, even with Mitrović potentially out, could be the deciding factor. While Salzburg will be energetic, Al Hilal might have enough quality to edge this one. Prediction: RB Salzburg 1-2 Al Hilal SFC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 3:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: DAZN (and DAZN website/app). All 63 matches are free to view on DAZN globally (excluding Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria). Select games may also be shown on Channel 5.
- In the United States: DAZN (Free on DAZN app), TNT, and truTV.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** 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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