Inter Milan vs. Fluminense and Manchester City vs Al Hilal 30th June Match Preview
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has delivered its dose of drama, and with us in Round of 16, the drama is at a feverish pitch. Two scorching matches on June 30 will delight footballers all over the world. Inter Milan will take on Fluminense in Charlotte and Manchester City will prepare to battle Al Hilal in Orlando. Here is everything you need to know about these electrifying games.
Inter Milan vs. Fluminense Match Preview
Date: June 30th, 2025
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 19.00 PM (UTC)
Background and Context
Inter Milan, a club of immense Serie A history and last season's Champions League runner-up, looks to redeem itself at the grandest of stages in the Club World Cup. Fluminense, one of Brazil's finest clubs with a loyal Rio-based fan base, looks to cause an upset of European giants. This is the historic competitive clash between these two giant football cultures.
Fluminense came into this game as Group F runners-up, defeating Ulsan HD and holding Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns to draw.
Inter, meanwhile, finished top of Group E after a comprehensive 2-0 victory over River Plate sealed their qualification with their heads held high. The two sides are optimistic.
Key Stats and Team News
Inter Milan
Top Performer: Lautaro Martínez has scored 10 goals in 11 Champions League and Club World Cup games this term. Young star Francesco Pio Esposito may come in alongside him upfront.
Form: Unbeaten in this competition, Inter is running well under new boss Cristian Chivu, a positive sign for a turn-around.
Team News:
Marcus Thuram (thigh injury) and several key players like Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Benjamin Pavard have returned from injury or illness.
Potential attack partnerships are Martínez and Esposito.
Fluminense
Top Performers: Experienced captains German Cano and Thiago Silva add experience and calm to this experienced side.
Form: On the back of four clean sheets in their previous five matches, Fluminense is tight at the back and has remained undefeated over nine matches in total.
Team News:
Yeferson Soteldo could bring ingenuity when he is back to full fitness.
Captain Thiago Silva, who has recovered from a muscle problem, could be on duty, providing a strong defensive line.
Probable Starting Lineups
Inter Milan
Formation (3-5-2): Sommer; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Esposito, Martínez.
Fluminense
Formation (4-2-3-1): Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Ignacio, Rene; Martinelli, Nonato; Arias, Canobbio, Everaldo.
Current Betting Odds and Win Probability According to Stake.com
Inter Milan:
Betting Odds: 1.71
Win Probability: 55%
Fluminense:
Betting Odds: 5.40
Win Probability: 19%
Draw:
Betting Odds: 3.70
Win Probability: 26%
Prediction
The solidly organized defense of Fluminense will be a tough team to crack for Inter, who might be exhausted from previous games. This game might go the distance.
Prediction: 1-1 draw, with Fluminense winning after extra time and penalties.
Manchester City vs. Al Hilal Match Preview
Date: July 1st, 2025
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Kickoff Time: 1.00 AM (UST)
Background and Context
Manchester City continue their search for world success in the Club World Cup. Having swept through the group stage with a perfect record, City finished with a competition-leading 13 goals. Al Hilal foe, though less powerful an offense, is amongst Saudi Arabia's strongest defensive groups.
Manchester City's group-stage form, including thrashings of Juventus and Wydad AC, puts them in favorites' position. Al Hilal's narrow entry to the knockouts, though, with a 2-0 victory over Pachuca, shows determination. With an intriguing mix of Premier League and Saudi Pro League stars, this match offers drama.
Key Stats and Team News
Manchester City
Tournament Stats: Scored 4.33 goals per game throughout the group stage, controlled for 89% of match time.
Key Players: Erling Haaland, fresh from reaching his 300th career goal, will be a big figure. Phil Foden will spearhead creative play.
Team News:
Claudio Echeverri (ankle injury) and Rico Lewis (suspension) remain sidelined. Mateo Kovacic is also unavailable.
Pep Guardiola's rotations that win the game might include some mixing of new and usual starters.
Al Hilal
Defensive Record: Only conceded one goal across three group-stage matches, tying with PSG for the best defensive performance.
Key Players: Despite the absence of captain Salem Al-Dawsari due to a hamstring injury, Malcolm and Ruben Neves are expected to lead their tactical counterattacks.
Team News:
João Cancelo and Kalidou Koulibaly will solidify the backline.
Kanno could step up in midfield following Al-Dawsari’s injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester City
Formation (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Nunes; Rodri, Gundogan; Doku, Foden, Savinho; Haaland.
Al Hilal
Formation (4-4-2): Bono; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Tambakti, Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Milinkovic-Savic, Malcolm, Al Dawsari; Leonardo.
Current Betting Odds and Win Probability according to Stake.com
Manchester City:
Betting Odds: 1.27
Win Probability: 71%
Al Hilal:
Betting Odds: 10.00
Win Probability: 12%
Draw:
Betting Odds: 6.60
Win Probability: 17%
Prediction
Regardless of how much Al Hilal will focus on their superb defense, Manchester City's offense shall ultimately prove too strong to be stopped.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Al Hilal.
Final Predictions
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 remains an ode to footballing excellence. Inter Milano and Fluminense promise an equally contested, heart-in-your-mouth encounter, and Manchester City will try to overwhelm Al Hilal and persist with their imperious streak.
