Two teams that delivered significant upsets in the Round of 16 are set to face off in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. Fluminense advanced by defeating Inter 2-0 in their previous match, while Al-Hilal pulled off a major surprise with a 4-3 victory over Manchester City. As two unexpected quarterfinalists, this match guarantees one of them a spot in the tournament`s top four, where they will face the winner of the tie between Chelsea and Palmeiras, scheduled to take place later the same day.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium — Orlando, Florida
- Live Stream: Available via streaming services
- Odds: Fluminense +180; Draw +230; Al-Hilal +150
Predicted Starting Lineups
Fluminense XI: Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Hercules, Martinelli; Arias, Nonato, Canobbio; Everaldo.
Al-Hilal XI: Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Al-Dawsari; Leonardo.
Key Player to Watch
Bono, Al-Hilal — Goalkeeper Bono was outstanding in the Round of 16 against Manchester City, making crucial saves that were instrumental in the Saudi side`s unexpected triumph. His continued strong performance will be vital if Al-Hilal hopes to reach the tournament`s top four.
Key Storyline
Can Jorge Jesus make history with Al-Hilal? Coach Jorge Jesus took charge of Al-Hilal before the Club World Cup and quickly made an impact, leading his team to a shocking 4-3 win over Pep Guardiola`s Manchester City. This victory is already a major international achievement for the club, and reaching the top four would represent an even greater milestone under his management.
Prediction
Following their impressive 4-3 win against Manchester City, Al-Hilal is favored to defeat the Brazilian side on Friday and advance to the semifinal. Predicted Score: Al-Hilal 2, Fluminense 1.
Dominic Ashworth