Man City vs Al Hilal Betting Tips: Club World Cup Round of 16 Clash
30th June 2025
Tournament favourites Manchester City return to action this week in the last 16 against Al Hilal in Orlando, in what promises to be a high-profile clash at the FIFA Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side are heavily backed to progress and have looked unstoppable going forward so far, while Al Hilal arrive as the only Asian team left in the competition, having navigated their group unbeaten—including a impressive 1-1 draw with Real Madrid. Statz.ai projects City to score three goals in this one, with their attacking power likely too much for the Saudi Pro League outfit. However, Al Hilal do carry a threat, making Manchester City to win and both teams to score @7/5 (Bet365) a far more attractive option than simply backing City outright at 1/4. Keep reading for more Man City vs Al Hilal Betting Tips.
Sergei Milinkovic-Savage
One of Al Hilal’s standout midfielders presents excellent value in key player prop markets ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash with Manchester City. The Serbian international is projected for 2+ tackles, a mark he has hit in four of his last seven matches, making the 10/11 odds on Bet365 a strong option for bettors seeking value in defensive stats. He also ranks as Al Hilal’s most frequent fouler over the last ten games and is projected to commit the most fouls in this match. With two fouls in two of his three tournament appearances so far, backing him at even money for 2+ fouls on Bet365 is a smart, data-driven betting angle.
Top Shooters
In terms of Man City vs Al Hilal Betting Tips for shooting, City lead the FIFA Club World Cup in shots per game with 20 and are projected for 21 in their upcoming clash with Al Hilal, making goalkeeper and attacker markets particularly appealing. Al Hilal’s Yassine Bounou is averaging 4.3 saves per match—fourth highest in the tournament—and is priced at 11/8 (Bet 365) to notch 5+ saves, a realistic target given City’s firepower. At the other end, Omar Marmoush offers strong value at even money (Bet 365) for 2+ shots on target. The Egyptian forward hit that number in just 45 minutes against Juventus and has a projection of 1.53 shots on target for this match, making him a smart bet-builder inclusion.
Best Player Angles
It’s impossible to look beyond a Manchester City win in this last-16 Club World Cup clash, but there are smarter ways to back their dominance. With City projected for 21 shots, Bounou saves offer value, while Omar Marmoush’s shots on target also stand out. Adding a Sergej Milinković-Savić angle—through tackles or fouls—can give bet builders extra depth. And despite the absence of Saudi star Salem Al-Dawsari, Al Hilal’s attacking potential makes a goal for them worth considering, especially with City conceding twice against Juventus showing they still have some work to do before they are truly back to their best.