Date: 27/06/25
Kick-off time: 02:00
Venue: Geodis Park
With a place in the FIFA Club World Cup knockout stages on the line, Al Hilal must defeat a spirited yet eliminated Pachuca side in their final Group Stage fixture. Kick-off is set for 2:00am on Friday, 27 June 2025, in Nashville. The Saudi Pro League giants, now under the guidance of Simone Inzaghi following the departure of Jorge Jesus, have shown glimpses of top-tier quality but must turn draws into victories. Pachuca, on the other hand, have shown attacking intent in their defeats but lack defensive discipline, leaving them without a point after two games.
Al Hilal v Pachuca Team News centres around the fitness of Marcos Leonardo. The Brazilian forward, despite a May injury expected to keep him sidelined until August, has started both matches so far. However, his fitness remains in doubt, and he has yet to reach peak form. Al Hilal are otherwise unchanged, fielding a strong and experienced line-up featuring names like Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Al Hilal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, Nasser Al Dawsari; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Salem Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
Questionable: Marcos Leonardo (Injury concern)
Pachuca enter the fixture with a clean bill of health and no suspensions, allowing them to name an unchanged starting eleven. The Liga MX outfit have struggled defensively but continue to create chances in the final third.
Pachuca Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Carlos Moreno; Luis Rodriguez, Bauermann, Facundo Pereira, Bryan Gonzalez; Elias Montiel, Palavecino; Alexei Dominguez, Alan Bautista, Kenedy; Salomon Rondon
Al Hilal v Pachuca betting tips point strongly towards a motivated performance from the Saudis, who know that a win will likely see them advance depending on results elsewhere. Having drawn 1-1 with Real Madrid and 0-0 with Red Bull Salzburg, Al Hilal have shown tactical discipline and defensive stability under Simone Inzaghi’s setup.
Pachuca have been more open, losing 2-1 to Salzburg and 3-1 to Madrid, despite creating more chances and producing higher expected goals in both matches. They have taken 42 shots across those games, indicating plenty of attacking intent, albeit without clinical finishing or defensive compactness.
Given the stakes, the superior quality of Al Hilal’s squad, and Pachuca’s vulnerability at the back, the primary betting angle is an outright Al Hilal win, potentially with both teams to score.
Tip: Al Hilal to win & Both Teams to Score
Al Hilal v Pachuca prediction: With qualification hanging in the balance, Al Hilal are expected to raise their intensity and finally convert performance into points. Inzaghi’s side have looked solid defensively and tactically, keeping clean sheets and dominating phases of play against elite opposition.
Pachuca have shown fight, particularly in their attacking play, and can be expected to find the net given their shot volume and creativity. However, Al Hilal’s motivation, combined with their quality across the pitch, makes them strong favourites.
Match Prediction: Al Hilal to win. Bet with bet365.
Al Hilal v Pachuca score prediction favours a narrow victory for the Saudi champions. While they have not been prolific, their overall gameplay has been cohesive. Pachuca’s attack has shown signs of life, but defensive frailties persist. With both teams expected to find the net, a 2-1 result seems most fitting.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Al Hilal. Bet with bet365.
Al Hilal v Pachuca Over/Under goals prediction is nuanced by each side’s tendencies. Al Hilal’s two games have featured low scoring (1-1 and 0-0), yet they now face an opponent far more open defensively. Pachuca’s matches have both featured over 2.5 goals, and they’ve conceded five goals in total.
Given the balance between Al Hilal’s tactical caution and Pachuca’s attacking openness, the line of over 2.5 goals holds value, particularly with Al Hilal pushing for a decisive win and Pachuca continuing to play without pressure.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Al Hilal v Pachuca Bet Builder tip revolves around a combination of market value and likely match narrative. Expect Al Hilal to dominate possession and chances, but Pachuca’s 42-shot tournament tally makes a goal from them probable.
Player-wise, Salem Al Dawsari has looked sharp and could capitalise on Pachuca’s defensive gaps. An anytime goal for him enhances the bet builder value.
Bet Builder Tip: Al Hilal to win, both teams to score, and Salem Al Dawsari to Score Anytime. Bet with bet365.
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