Fluminense vs Al Hilal Prediction & Tips
Fluminense have yet to taste defeat at the Club World Cup: first they drew 0-0 against Borussia Dortmund, then they scored a goal-rich 4-2 win over Ulsan, and on the last matchday they secured their place in the playoffs with a point against Mamelodi Sundowns (0-0). In the Round of 16, Renato Gaúcho’s side pulled off a surprise by eliminating Inter Milan (2-0).
Fluminense’s defence has been pretty solid, having conceded just two goals in four games. Renato Gaúcho has built a disciplined brand of football with a minimum of mistakes from his players.
The Saudi club advanced as runners-up in a group they shared with Real Madrid, Salzburg and Pachuca. In the Round of 16, Simone Inzaghi’s side surprised everyone by eliminating one of the tournament’s favourites, Manchester City, while also showing a high level of play.
Although Al Hilal’s matches in the group stage were not very prolific in terms of goals, in the Round of 16 against Manchester City the show was on, with both teams scoring a total of 7 goals.
