FIFA Club World Cup: Man City vs. Al-Hilal Picks — Guardiola’s Charge to Dominant Opponents? (Jun 30)

Man City have emerged as one of the leading contenders at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer after swiftly putting a poor domestic campaign behind them.

The former English champions have won all three matches at the competition to this point, and have scored an impressive 13 goals across fixtures against Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus.

Al-Hilal will present an interesting challenge to Pep Guardiola’s side on Monday evening, having avoided defeat in each of their last matches, which includes a creditable draw against Real Madrid.

Man City vs. Al-Hilal Overview

Odds

Man City vs. Al-Hilal Head-to-Head Record

Man City Team News

Mateo Kovacic is unlikely to feature after picking up a calf injury. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish remains unavailable after being dismissed from the travelling squad by Guardiola.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); M. Nunes, M. Akanji, J. Gvardiol, R. Ait-Nouri, T. Reijnders, Rodri, B. Silva, Savio, J. Doku, E. Haaland

Al-Hilal Team News

Saudi Pro League’s Al-Hilal are unlikely to make any changes to the team that professionally overcame Pachuca in the group stage late last week.

Possible Lineup

Bono (GK); J. Cancelo, K. Koulibaly, H. Tambakti, R. Lodi, R. Neves, N. Al Dawsari, Malcolm, S. Milinkovic-Savic, S. Al-Dawsari, M. Leonardo

Man City vs. Al-Hilal Picks

Man City have cruised through to this stage of the Club World Cup without breaking a sweat.

The former English champions shouldn’t face too many issues once again in the knockout stage, and their attacking quality could ensure that they run out winners by at least a two-goal margin.