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Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Preview: Odds, Tips, and Prediction
Date: 18 June 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 19:00 Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens Real Madrid launch their Club World Cup campaign against Saudi powerhouse Al Hilal in Group H on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. With both teams touted as strong favourites to progress from the group, expect an exciting, high-stakes clash with plenty of value for your bet slip.
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Los Blancos will be favourites to lift the coveted trophy, while Al Hilal will be pushing to go deep into the competition. Both teams come into the tournament with new managers at the helm in Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi for Madrid and Al Hilal respectively and will want to make an impression on their new coach on the grandest stage of club football. With both clubs aiming for a strong start under new leadership, this showdown is set to offer great value for those following football betting markets tied to the Club World Cup.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Real Madrid: 11/10 (2.10) – 54.6%
Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
Al Hilal: 13/5 (3.60) – 20.8%
Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.
Head-to-Head Record
11 Feb 2023 (Club World Cup): Real Madrid 5-3 Al Hilal
The first-ever meeting between these two sides was in the same showpiece tournament back in 2023 and ended in a thrilling eight-goal thriller, with Los Blancos coming out victorious.
Real Madrid Current Form – WLWWW
Real Madrid enter this match with momentum after narrowly finishing LaLiga second with wins over Sociedad (2-0), Sevilla (2-0), and Mallorca (2-1), and only dropped points in a high-scoring loss to Barcelona (3-4).
Key Players to watch
Kylian Mbappe
The French international was Madrid’s highest goal scorer and won the Golden Boot, and he’ll be key to the Spanish giants hopes of winning the competition.Jude Bellingham
The midfield maestro is expected to orchestrate from the centre as Madrid look to add another Club World Cup to their illustrious trophy cabinet.Trent Alexander-Arnold
Newly arrived and likely to make his first appearance in white, the former Liverpool man will add set-piece quality and vision from fullback for Alonso’s side.Real Madrid Team News
Veteran Dani Carvajal's return is imminent, while the rest of the squad otherwise remains healthy and well-rotated ahead of the tournament, and the additions of Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono will boost the side’s options.
Al Hilal Current Form – WWWDW
Al Hilal head into the tournament on the back of a strong domestic run after recording wins over Al Qadisiyah and Al Fateh, with only a recent draw against Al Wehda in form.
Key Players to watch
Ruben Neves
The Portuguese midfielder sets the tempo for Al Hilal in the middle of the park and has been contributing going forward with his cultured right foot.Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Serbian has been in clinical form for Al Hilal this season and has registered 19 goals and two assists for the Saudi Arabian outfit.Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
The 30-year-old has been a key figure this season with 18 goal contributions for Al Hilal in 31 matches.Al Hilal Team News
Manager Simone Inzaghi, newly appointed from Inter Milan, will lead the side for his first match in charge and will be looking to make an impact straight away for the Saudi Arabian side.
Predicted Line-Ups
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Vini Jr, Mbappe, Rodrygo
Al Hilal (4-2-3-1): Bono, S. Al-Dawsari, Koulibaly, Ali Albulayhi, Lodi, Neves, Malcom, Kano, Savic, K. Al-Dawsari, Mitrovic
Suggested Bets
Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals: The last fixture saw a high-scoring contest between these sides and it is likely there are over 2.5 goals in this one (Forecast odds: 84/100)
Real Madrid Win: Strong form and a star-studded outfit should give the Spanish side the edge in this clash. (Forecast odds: 76/100)
Value Bets
There is plenty of goals in their attacking outputs, so backing both teams to score along with the draw could offer good value, particularly when used alongside a welcome bonus.
Kylian Mbappe Anytime Goal Scorer: Back the Frenchman to continue his goal-scoring form into the Club World Cup (Forecast odds: 3/1)
Real Madrid to Win and Over 3.5 Goals: Given both sides' offensive records and tendency for high score lines, there could be value in a Madrid win and over 3.5 goals in the game. (Forecast odds: 19/10).
Prediction: Real Madrid Win and Both Teams to Score
It is set to be an enthralling tie between the Spanish and Saudi Arabian side. Expect a closely fought encounter and plenty of goals but Madrid to edge it in the end. Back both teams to score and Alonso’s men to triumph on the night.
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