The stakes are high in Group H of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as Red Bull Salzburg take on Al-Hilal SFC on Sunday, June 22 at 6:00 PM local time (9:00 PM ET) at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Salzburg can clinch a knockout berth with a win, while Al-Hilal must secure all three points to stay in contention after a gritty draw against Real Madrid.
Match Overview
Red Bull Salzburg Record: 1–0–0 (2–1 win vs Pachuca)
Al-Hilal Record: 0–1–0 (1–1 draw vs Real Madrid)
Group H Standings: Salzburg (3 pts), Real Madrid (1), Al-Hilal (1), Pachuca (0)
Broadcast: DAZN (free stream), TUDN, FIFA+
Head-to-Head History
| Matches Played | Salzburg Wins | Al-Hilal Wins | Draws |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between the Austrian and Saudi Arabian clubs.
Players to Watch
Red Bull Salzburg
Oscar Gloukh: The Israeli playmaker scored a stunning curler vs Pachuca and is being scouted by top European clubs.
Karim Onisiwo: Came off the bench to score the match-winner in the opener; likely to start this time.
Joane Gadou: The 18-year-old French center-back is turning heads with his composure and passing range.
Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager remains out; Christian Zawieschitzky will start again.
Al-Hilal
Salem Al-Dawsari: The Saudi winger has 44 goal contributions this season (26 goals, 18 assists) and tormented Real Madrid’s defense.
Malcom: The Brazilian winger brings flair and pace, linking well with Milinković-Savić and Leonardo.
Yassine Bounou (GK): Made a crucial penalty save vs Madrid and remains a calming presence at the back.
Aleksandar Mitrović is doubtful with a calf injury; Marcos Leonardo expected to lead the line again.
Tactical Breakdown
Salzburg: Thomas Letsch’s side plays a high-pressing 4-2-2-2, thriving in transition and wide overloads. Expect vertical play and aggressive wingbacks.
Al-Hilal: Simone Inzaghi’s 4-2-3-1 emphasizes possession and structured buildup. Their midfield trio of Neves, Milinković-Savić, and Al-Dawsari is among the tournament’s best.
Key Matchup: Gloukh vs Neves – Salzburg’s creativity vs Al-Hilal’s midfield control.
Projected Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg (4-2-2-2)
Zawieschitzky; Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Bidstrup, Sulzbacher; Gloukh, Dorgeles; Onisiwo, Ratkov
Al-Hilal (4-2-3-1)
Bounou; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; Neves, N. Al-Dawsari; Malcom, Milinković-Savić, S. Al-Dawsari; Leonardo
MATCH ODDS
Salzburg + 255 Draw + 285 Al-Hilal + 100
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
