Al Hilal vs Pachuca Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Group Stage
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Al Hilal have been impressive to watch but must win their final group stage game to stand a chance of going through as they take on Mexican outfit Pachuca this week.
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Al Hilal team news: Marcos Leonardo a doubt
Former Benfica attacker Marcos Leonardo picked up an injury in May that was expected to see him unavailable until mid-August but he has started both games thus far, albeit it has to be said hasn’t seemed fully fit.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, N. Al Dawsari; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, S. Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
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Questionable: Marcos Leonardo (Injured)
Pachuca team news: Fully fit
Ahead of their final group stage clash with Al Hilal this week, Liga MX giants Pachuca have no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Carlos Moreno; Luis Rodriguez, Bauermann, Facundo Pereira, Bryan Gonzalez; Elias Montiel, Palavecino; Alexei Dominguez, Alan Bautista, Kenedy; Salomon Rondon
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Al Hilal vs Pachuca prediction
Following a disappointing season, Al Hilal parted company with Jorge Jesus a few weeks ago, replacing him with Internazionale boss Simone Inzaghi. Al Hilal began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in a game in which they were the better side before a goalless draw with Red Bull Salzburg.
They now face a Pachuca side that have underwhelmed at the start of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage campaign. The Mexicans started the tournament with a defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in their opener before they then suffered a 3-1 loss to the aforementioned Madrid.
Al Hilal will fancy their chances of finally getting themselves over the line with an impressive style of football so siding with the Saudi Arabians looks the way to go.
Al Hilal vs Pachuca tip: Al Hilal to win
