Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Preview

Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Date: 22nd June, 2025

Kick-off Time: 10:00 PM GMT

Venue: Audi Field

Matchday 2 of the FIFA Club World Cup is just around the corner, with RB Salzburg set to lock horns with Al Hilal in their next group fixture. The Audi field will be the ground where this high-stakes, high-rewards matchup will take place, where one team is hungry for the three points to secure qualification to the next round with a game in hand, while the other is desperate to keep their CWC dreams alive.

Between the two clubs, Salzburg has the winner's momentum in the fixture, having secured a 1-2 victory over Pachuca in the first match. Goals from Oscar Gloukh and Karim Onisiwo sealed the deal for RB Salzburg.

On the other hand, Al Hilal managed to come out with one point against Real Madrid after Ruben Neves's equalizer in the 41st minute from the penalty spot after being down 1-0 by Gonzalo Garcia's 34th-minute goal.

Though Thomas Letsch managed to secure second spot in the Austrian Bundesliga, their consecutive wins in the domestic campaign certainly followed through the CWC, where they won their first fixture. On the other hand, it has been a disappointing campaign for the Saudi side, who seemed to play good football with the arrival of Simone Inzaghi. They kept Los Blancos on their toes throughout the 90 minutes and showed promise of something great that is to come.

While Inzaghi will look forward to stepping it up a notch against RB Salzburg, Letšch has no intention of losing their advantage. So, we can expect a match full of goals on 21st June.

Red Bull Salzburg Team News

Not a lot is expected to change for the Austrian side. Following the debut of Christian Zawieschitzky back on Wednesday, we can expect him to retain his spot, given Schlager has been ruled out due to injury.

As far as the defense goes, we can expect Lainer, Kratzig, Ramussen, and Gadou to lead the line from the back. Onisiwo might be able to get a spot in the starting XI. However, Vertessen will definitely be a feature in the starting lineup.

Al Hilal Team News

The Saudi side is still not sure of the Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, who missed out on the first match against Real Madrid. Inzaghi definitely missed the threat on the front line because of it.

Like Salzburg, not much change is expected on the Saudi side either. The Italian manager will stick with the defense that was against Madrid. So, João Cancelo will take his spot along with Hassan Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Renan Lodi. Marcos Leonardo might get the chance to lead the team from the front in the absence of Mitrovic.

Predicted Lineups

Red Bull Salzburg predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Zawieschitzky

Defenders: Kratzig, Ramussen, Gadou, Lainer

Midfielders: Bidstrup, Diabate, Dorgeles, Gloukh

Forwards: Onisiwo, Vertessen

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Bono

Defenders: Lodi, Koulibaly, Tambakti, Cancelo

Midfielders: N. Al-Dawsari, Neves, Malcolm, Milinkovic-Savic

Forwards: S. Al-Dawsari, Leonardo

Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal H2H Record

As of now, the two sides have never faced each other. The Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal fixture on 21st June, 2025, will be the first time they go up against each other. Given the stakes, it is safe to say that their first fixture will be remembered for years.

Key players to watch in Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal

Oscar Gloukh (RB Salzburg)

Given the form of Salzburg and Gloukh's contributions in it, it is definitely not a surprise that he is the star player in his team. The 21-year-old midfielder has proved time and time again that he is influential in Salzburg's team game and has often been the difference-maker. Moreover, his goal against Pachuca will surely give him the boost ahead of this fixture, where his team wants to earn the three points to confirm their qualification. Given how much the manager trusts in his abilities, he will for sure be a feature in their next match, and it is safe to say, he might just be the difference maker once again.

S. Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal)

Even though he failed to score on the Saudi Pro League side's first match against Real Madrid, there is no doubt that Al-Dawsari is the biggest threat in this Al Hilal team. Given Simeone's tactical approach to the game, which asks a lot from the midfield, he will surely be one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. Given his new role under the Italian manager, the attacking-minded midfielder will have more duties than just creating chances for the frontline and scoring. Given his tenacity in front of the goal, he will be a handful for the Salzburg defenders.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Prediction

Yes, Salzburg sits comfortably at the top spot of Group H. But that certainly does not mean that they will take it any easier. The Austrian club manager wants to secure the three points to punch their ticket for the next round, and they have the momentum and a strong team by their side that can certainly get the job done.

On the other hand, there is a new approach within a team that boasts some of the hardest-working players in world football right now. Given their display against Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid, it is safe to say that the players have been adapting to Simone Inzaghi's strategies well.

Both teams are hungry for the three points. However, Al Hilal's smooth transition and attacking prowess might just be too much for the Austrian side. It will be a match with goals from both sides.

Predicted Score: RB Salzburg 1-2 Al Hilal.

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