Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Prediction

This will be a repeat of the 2023 final, where Los Blancos won 5-3, and this is going to be an intense contest between the two teams, but Real Madrid are expected to come out on top as the winning team in this clash. 

Match info: FIFA Club World Cup: Group H

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Florida

Date: Wednesday, 18^th June 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Real Madrid will officially kick off the Xabi Alonso era when they face Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in Wednesday’s Club World Cup clash at Hard Rock Stadium.

Al-Hilal also head into the tournament under new management after recently appointing Simone Inzaghi following his departure from Inter Mila

Head-to-head:

• This will be only the second meeting between Real Madrid and Al Hilal.
• Real Madrid have already defeated Al Hilal 5-3 in the 2023 Club World Cup final.
• Al Hilal are on a five-match unbeaten run.

Form:

• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-L-W-W-W
• Al Hilal in all competitions: W-W-W-D-W

Team News:

• Real Madrid might be without the services of Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy as they are not fully match fit as of now. Dani Carvajal was spotted in club training and should be fit to feature in the match.
• Al Hilal have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Kylian Mbappe is going to lead Real Madrid from the attacking front yet again. He caught the eye of many people after he put up some outstanding performances for Los Blancos in his debut season. Mbappe led the goal-scoring charts in La Liga and also won the European Golden Boot Award for his stellar performances.
• Salem Al Dawsari is the most consistent player for Al Hilal. From scoring goals to building up plays for his fellow teammates, Al Dawsari becomes a real danger to opponents’ defence with his presence on the field. He will be looking to step up here as the stakes are high and the competition will be tougher.