Al-Hilal vs Pachuca: Club World Cup Prediction (27.06.2025)

On Friday, June 27 at 08:00 WIB, Al Hilal from Riyadh will face Pachuca in the final match of Group H in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at Geodis Park in Nashville. A win would give the Saudi Pro League side a strong chance of advancing to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Mexican team has already lost all hope of progressing from the group.

Let’s make a prediction for the Al Hilal vs Pachuca clash, considering the vastly different motivations between the two teams. The more driven Arab side is also favored by bookmakers. A win for Al Hilal is priced at 1.54, a draw at 1.75, and a Pachuca victory at 5.65. The over 2.5 goals market stands at 1.54, indicating that experts expect a high-scoring match. Bets on both teams to score are accepted at 1.64.

Al-Hilal

It’s hard to say whether it’s the magic of Simone Inzaghi at work, but the Saudi club has remained unbeaten in its first two group matches against Real Madrid and RB Salzburg. In both games, Moroccan goalkeeper Bono was one of the standout performers. Under his leadership, the team’s defense has played with cohesion and efficiency.

In midfield, Al Hilal is well-organized. Portuguese maestro Ruben Neves controls the tempo, acting as the team’s key playmaker and scorer of their only goal in the tournament so far. Fans are also hoping for more from the attacking duo of Malcom and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. This final group match is the perfect chance for them to showcase their creativity on the right wing.

Pachuca

After Jaime Lozano’s men lost to Salzburg, it became clear that the Mexican side had little to hope for in such a tough group. Their match against Real Madrid, in which they played with a numerical advantage for almost the entire game, only reinforced Pachuca’s status as the underdog in Group H.

Interestingly, the stats show that Pachuca didn’t perform poorly in either match. However, they lacked cutting edge in attack, and their defense made costly mistakes. Now, the game against Al Hilal holds no significance for their progression.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

These teams have never met before.

Prediction

Al Hilal has proven they can play effective defensive football. However, to secure a playoff spot, they need a win. Still, it’s unlikely that Pachuca will go down without a fight. A smart bet would be on Pachuca +1.5 handicap at 1.63.