Fluminense vs Al-Hilal: Club World Cup Prediction (05.07.2025)

On July 5, 2025, at 02:00 WIB, a Club World Cup quarterfinal match between Fluminense and Al-Hilal will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA. This matchup is somewhat unexpected, as both teams created surprises in the previous round. Bookmakers are struggling to name a clear favorite, viewing the teams as fairly evenly matched. Let’s examine their current form and present our prediction for the match.

Fluminense

Brazilian clubs continue to impress in the Club World Cup, and Fluminense stands out as one of the strongest. The team is in excellent form, currently riding a 10-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. In the group stage, Fluminense drew against Borussia Dortmund (0-0) and Mamelodi Sundowns (0-0), and secured a win over Ulsan with a 4-2 scoreline.

The team prefers to play defensively against stronger opponents but can switch to a more aggressive approach when the opportunity arises. This strategy was evident when they faced Inter Milan in the first playoff round. The Brazilians kept a clean sheet and managed to score twice against Yann Sommer. Their solid defense remains a key strength.

Al-Hilal

The Saudi representatives are showing similar results. Al-Hilal is on a 9-match unbeaten run and reached the playoffs as the second-place team in their group. They drew with Real Madrid (1-1) and Salzburg (0-0), and defeated Pachuca. In the first playoff round, Al-Hilal delivered the tournament’s biggest upset by eliminating Manchester City. The match ended 2-2 in regular time, but Al-Hilal prevailed 4-3 in extra time. Moroccan goalkeeper Bono was one of the heroes of the match, putting on a standout performance.

Simone Inzaghi has once again proven he can succeed with any team. Appointed as Al-Hilal’s head coach just before the tournament, he quickly adapted the team to his style. Against Manchester City, Al-Hilal played in Inzaghi’s favored 3-5-2 formation.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous head-to-head encounters between these teams. This will be their first meeting on the pitch. Notably, three of each team’s four matches in this tournament have ended with low scorelines.

Prediction

For the Fluminense vs Al-Hilal match, we predict a low-scoring outcome. Fluminense is likely to once again rely on their defensive play, which they execute very well. Expect a tough midfield battle. Therefore, we recommend betting on total goals under 3, with odds at 1.51.