Manchester City vs. Al Hilal: Club World Cup Round of 16 Preview

Last Updated on June 27, 2025 1:01 pm by Erwin Noguera

The Club World Cup 2025 action continues as Manchester City and Al Hilal prepare to fight for their lives in the Round of 16. The table is set for some exceptional matches, as only 16 teams remain alive in their quest to lift the championship trophy.

The teams favored to win the tournament have performed to perfection in qualifying for the Round of 16. However, some teams have been a pleasant surprise, beating big teams to put them in trouble.

For many, European teams look tired after finishing their home seasons. However, others claim that the level of the rest of the teams is increasingly higher and that the gap concerning the big teams is narrowing. In one way or another, those of us who love soccer enjoy all of this in every play on the field.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Club World Cup 2025, the final bets for this Matchday, and the odds for each match.

Manchester City vs. Al Hilal Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Manchester City?

We all know the potential of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City when everything clicks. Indeed, they do not have the same powerful squad as in past seasons, but they are still a team of the highest level and, above all, favorites to win this Club World Cup 2025.

The Citizens were the only team that won all three matches they played in the Group Stage, so they are in high spirits going into this Round of 16 match. City was able to beat Wydad AC, Al Ain, and, most recently, Juventus (5-2) to become leaders and prove that they are at their best.

The departures of Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne have not affected the team’s performance, while important arrivals such as Omar Marmoush and Ryan Cherki have breathed new life into the team.

Why Bet on Al Hilal?

On the other hand, one of the surprises of this Club World Cup 2025 has undoubtedly been Al Hilal. Despite being a Saudi Arabian team, they’ve performed exceptionally well so far, as they even managed to draw against Real Madrid at the start of the tournament.

However, the team couldn’t perform consistently well enough to win their second match against Salzburg and ended up drawing 0-0. Finally, in their most recent game, they converted a 2-0 win over Pachuca, sealing their ticket to the Round of 16.

Al Hilal hasvery interesting players such as Mitrovic, João Cancelo, Bono, Ruben Neves, Malcom, and Koulibaly, so it is not surprising that they have achieved this task in this tournament.

Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. Al Hilal

These two teams have met only once in the history of modern soccer, with Al Hilal coming out victorious with a score of 1-0. However, it is worth noting that that match was not taken into account by Pep Guardiola, as it was a friendly and he played with many substitute players.

Now, in the Club World Cup 2025, we expect City to have all their players available, and we expect them to be decisive in getting the victory.

At Gambyl Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Manchester City at -370, while Al Hilal starts at +858.

That said, our prediction is a resounding victory for Manchester City.

Look for a win for Manchester City. If you put $100 on the Citizens at -370, you’ll see a $27.03 win with a total payout of $127.03.

Manchester City vs. Al Hilal Betting Pick: Manchester City