Man City vs Al Hilal picks from SBR's Gary Pearson for Monday's Round of 16 matchup:
Manchester City vs. Al Hilal prediction: Man City win & Al Hilal not to score (+125 via BetMGM)
Over/Under prediction: Under 3.5 goals (-115 via DraftKings)
Best player prop pick: Jeremy Doku anytime goal (+285 via DraftKings)
"The way they're playing, there's only one, maybe two teams that can stop Man City at the Club World Cup, and Al Hilal isn't one of them.
While the second-place finishers in the Saudi Pro League are no pushovers, they're up against a City side that has recaptured the confidence, bravado, and mojo that went missing for most of the season.
Rodri isn't at his best yet, but his mere presence and match sense are enough to galvanize the collective. Pep's new signings are playing their part, too.
City can score from anywhere in a flash, and they've also shown signs of returning to the peak of their defensive powers. As it's a knockout match, I don't expect an all-out explosion of goals. City will be more attuned to preventing Al Hilal from scoring.
Bagging a few won't be an issue for a City side with more goals in the team than raindrops during a Manchester downpour. I'm predicting a 3-0 final."
Man City vs Al Hilal odds:
Can Al Hilal be competitive here or will Man City advance easily?
Manchester City vs. Al Hilal prediction: Man City win & Al Hilal not to score (+125 via BetMGM)
Over/Under prediction: Under 3.5 goals (-115 via DraftKings)
Best player prop pick: Jeremy Doku anytime goal (+285 via DraftKings)
"The way they're playing, there's only one, maybe two teams that can stop Man City at the Club World Cup, and Al Hilal isn't one of them.
While the second-place finishers in the Saudi Pro League are no pushovers, they're up against a City side that has recaptured the confidence, bravado, and mojo that went missing for most of the season.
Rodri isn't at his best yet, but his mere presence and match sense are enough to galvanize the collective. Pep's new signings are playing their part, too.
City can score from anywhere in a flash, and they've also shown signs of returning to the peak of their defensive powers. As it's a knockout match, I don't expect an all-out explosion of goals. City will be more attuned to preventing Al Hilal from scoring.
Bagging a few won't be an issue for a City side with more goals in the team than raindrops during a Manchester downpour. I'm predicting a 3-0 final."
Man City vs Al Hilal odds:
Can Al Hilal be competitive here or will Man City advance easily?
