Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Riyadh Predictions

Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Riyadh predictions ahead of this Club World Cup clash. RB Salzburg aim to continue their strong 2025 Club World Cup start against Al Hilal in Washington, seeking another positive result to boost their knockout stage hopes. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Club World Cup | June 22 2025 at 11:00 pm UK at Štadión Antona Malatinského

Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Riyadh Predictions

Can Al Hilal Capitalise on Salzburg’s Fragility or Will the Austrians Defy Expectations Again?

• Salzburg’s Defence Continues to Struggle
  • Only once in their last ten fixtures have the Austrians managed to keep a clean sheet, and their last four matches all saw three or more goals.
• Al Hilal Are Scoring for Fun Lately
  • The Saudis have averaged three goals per game across their last five domestic matches, showing they’re in dangerous attacking form.
• Both Sides Leaking Chances
  • Salzburg conceded 17 shots to Pachuca, while Al Hilal have kept just two clean sheets in seven—defensive fragility on both ends guarantees excitement.

Best Bet for Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal Riyadh

Sunday’s Club World Cup fixture at Audi Field offers a fascinating blend of high-paced European aggression against slick Saudi counterpunching, as RB Salzburg take on Al Hilal in a clash that could shape the entire complexion of Group H. The Austrians come into this one sitting top of the group after edging past Pachuca 2-1 in their opener, a result that gave them a huge boost on paper—even if the underlying numbers told a different story.

Salzburg weren’t particularly convincing despite the win. The Mexicans created more, had the better chances, and came away frustrated rather than outclassed. Salzburg’s strengths—attacking flair and transitional play—were evident, but their defensive fragility is becoming a recurring theme. Injuries continue to plague them, with key names like Karim Konate, Nicolás Capaldo, and Daouda Guindo all missing, and the back line looks threadbare.

Al Hilal, on the other hand, might be considered outsiders by name but certainly not by the way they performed against Real Madrid. A well-organised and confident side, they were the better team for long spells and walked away from that draw with heads held high. Even with Aleksandar Mitrovic sidelined, they still managed to create problems for Madrid’s patched-up defence. Now, with momentum building and belief growing under Simone Inzaghi, they’re more than ready to pounce on Salzburg’s weaknesses.

Best Bet for RB Salzburg vs Al Hilal: Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we don’t overcomplicate matters with a buffet of choices. We offer one tip per game—the absolute best, every time. And for this tie between Salzburg and Al Hilal, Over 2.5 Goals is the standout choice without a shadow of doubt.

Let’s not dance around it—both teams are leaky at the back. Salzburg’s last ten games have featured just one clean sheet, and in their four most recent matches, the goal tally has never dipped below three. There’s a pattern here, and it’s not one that screams stability. Their backline, patched together and missing several key pieces, has looked anything but confident. Even in their win over Pachuca, they allowed 17 shots and gave up more xG than they generated themselves.

Al Hilal aren’t exactly the clean-sheet kings either, with just two shutouts in their last seven outings. However, what they do offer is attacking potency from multiple angles. Malcom and Salem Aldawsari offer flair and pace out wide, Marcos Leonardo is capable of sharp movements in the box, and in midfield, Rúben Neves and Sergej Milinković-Savić are always lurking with a pass or a long-range strike. This team scores, but they also concede.

Expect this to be anything but cautious. Salzburg will look to press and play with speed, and Al Hilal are comfortable hitting back with quick transitions. It’s a recipe for goals—and likely more than a few.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Mark Wighan explains:

“Both of these teams can hurt each other—neither can shut the door. That’s a perfect mix for a high-scoring spectacle, and Over 2.5 is the obvious call.”

The tempo will be fast, the chances will come often, and the finishing quality on both sides makes this a bet with both substance and style.

Predicted Correct Score: RB Salzburg 1-3 Al Hilal

Salzburg might find the net, especially with their front line showing signs of cohesion. But defensively, they look far too vulnerable against an Al Hilal side who’ve already shown they can hang with Europe’s elite. Expect the Saudis to carve out enough clear-cut chances to put this game beyond reach late on.

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