Fluminense vs Al Hilal Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Quarter-Final
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We already have a guaranteed surprise entrant into the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup as Brazilian outfit Fluminense take on Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
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Fluminense team news: Rene suspended
Fluminense are dealing with a couple of issues for this one, as Rene is missing through suspension, whilst Matheus Martinelli is also an injury doubt. The Brazilians switched to a back three the other day, and that helped to see off Internazionale in the Round of 16.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Fabio; Ignacio, Silva, Freytes; Samuel Xavier, Nonato, Facundo Bernal, Guga; Ganso; Jhon Arias, German Cano
Unavailable: Rene (Suspended)
Questionable: Matheus Martinelli (Injured)
Al Hilal team news: Probably switching back
Much like Fluminense, Al Hilal also switched to a back three in their defeat of Manchester City, but a 4-2-3-1 seems the likelier formation for this one. Aleksandar Mitrovic has been left out of the match day squad for the last few games.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, N. Al Dawsari, S. Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
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Fluminense vs Al Hilal prediction
Fluminense came into the tournament as arguably the weakest of the four Brazilian sides, but they have the best chance to make the final four. They began with a goalless draw against Borussia Dortmund before taking four points from Ulsan Hyundai and the Mamelodi Sundowns, and then managing to comfortably defeat Inter the other day.
Simone Inzaghi took charge of Al Hilal just days before the tournament began and they put in some excellent performances in the group stages, including a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid. The Saudi Arabians then produced a thrilling 4-3 after extra-time defeat of Manchester City in the Round of 16 the other day.
Fluminense have been controlled but they will fancy their chances of challenging Al Hilal this week so an entertaining encounter is to be expected for this one.
Fluminense vs Al Hilal tip: Both teams to score
