The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is now halfway through, and Brazilian club Fluminense will face Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal in what we will see in the Quarter-final. This match will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM (UK time). These two underdogs will be battling it out for a place in the semi-finals.
Let’s find out about the current news on both teams, the predicted lineups and the predictions for this exciting semi-final match!
When and How to Watch
Fluminense Team News:Fluminense face some challenges ahead of this match. Rene is suspended after receiving a second yellow card against Inter Milan, while Matheus Martinelli is an injury doubt after suffering a hamstring problem in the previous match. Despite these problems, the Brazilians returned to a back three formation after a 2-0 win over Inter Milan, which proved effective.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Fabio; Ignacio, Silva, Freytes; Samuel Xavier, Nonato, Facundo Bernal, Guga; Ganso; Jhon Arias, German Cano
Al Hilal Team News:Al Hilal also adopted a back three in their dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City but is likely to revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation for this match. A notable absence is Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has been excluded from the matchday squad in recent games, leaving their attack reliant on other stars.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, N. Al Dawsari, S. Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
- Kick-off: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 1:00 AM (UK time)
- Venue: To be confirmed
- How to Watch:
- UK: DAZN & Channel 5
- US: DAZN Catch every moment of this epic showdown live on DAZN, the official broadcaster streaming the tournament for free. UK viewers can also tune into Channel 5 for live coverage.
Fluminense Team News:Fluminense face some challenges ahead of this match. Rene is suspended after receiving a second yellow card against Inter Milan, while Matheus Martinelli is an injury doubt after suffering a hamstring problem in the previous match. Despite these problems, the Brazilians returned to a back three formation after a 2-0 win over Inter Milan, which proved effective.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Fabio; Ignacio, Silva, Freytes; Samuel Xavier, Nonato, Facundo Bernal, Guga; Ganso; Jhon Arias, German Cano
- Unavailable: Rene (Suspended)
Al Hilal Team News:Al Hilal also adopted a back three in their dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City but is likely to revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation for this match. A notable absence is Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has been excluded from the matchday squad in recent games, leaving their attack reliant on other stars.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, N. Al Dawsari, S. Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
Prediction: Fluminense vs Al HilalThis quarter-final is the first quarter-final of the 2025 FIFA CWC. Fluminense's disciplined defense and counter-attacking skills could challenge Al Hilal's high-octane attack. The Brazilian team's recent form suggests they have the best chance of reaching the last four, while Al Hilal's unpredictability will add to the excitement. Both teams will have to fight hard for success.
Prediction: Fluminense 1-1 Al Hilal (Fluminense to win on penalties)
Prediction: Fluminense 1-1 Al Hilal (Fluminense to win on penalties)
- Reason: Fluminense’s defensive solidity (five clean sheets in six) and Al Hilal’s vulnerability (conceding three to City) point to a low-scoring draw, with penalties deciding the winner.
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