Essential Football Betting Tips: Unmissable Predictions for Day 14 of the Club World Cup
1pt Over 1.5 goals in Al Hilal vs Pachuca and over 10.5 corners (02:00) at 7/5 (SpreadEx)
1pt Real Madrid to beat Salzburg and over 8.5 corners (02:00) at 5/6 (bet365, SpreadEx)
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Match Preview: Al Hilal vs. Pachuca
For Al Hilal, this is a golden opportunity—**a must-win** scenario after a hard-fought match against Real Madrid. They’ll need to earn their first victory while hoping for a favorable outcome in the other fixture against Salzburg. Despite a strong showing against Los Blancos, Al Hilal struggled to finish without their star striker, Aleksandar Mitrovic.
This time, there can be no room for complacency, especially facing a Pachuca team that has already been eliminated from the tournament. Pachuca has conceded an alarming **five goals** in just two matches, underscoring their vulnerability. In their last fixture against Real Madrid, they fell apart, even after their opponents were reduced to ten men!
Key players like Malcom and Marcos Leonardocould tip the scales in Al Hilal’s favor. With Pachuca’s leaky defense, the goals could flow, especially given Al Hilal’s **propensity for corners**—recording 11 in their opener against Real Madrid and collecting 18 total against Salzburg. Utilizing their width will be crucial: they can stretch Pachuca, scoring crucial goals and racking up corners along the way.
Match Preview: Salzburg vs. Real Madrid
As we move into the concluding group match, Real Madrid finds themselves in a tight corner, lacking guaranteed qualification. A win against Salzburg is paramount for securing top position in the group, and all signs point to success.
Salzburg may have a rich history, but they are currently a shadow of their former selves. Their domestic domination is a thing of the past, and their recent Champions League performances have left a lot to be desired. Despite sitting second in the group, a win over Pachuca earlier isn’t likely to intimidate Xabi Alonso‘s men.
This new chapter for Real Madrid hinges on their ability to impress under pressure. While their start has been rocky, this match offers a chance to rectify early mistakes and chase glory in the tournament.
As both teams push for victory, expect to see corners accumulate. Historically, games at this stage have seen corner counts soar, and with both sides eager for the win, the stat could mirror previous matches—**over eight corners** in all encounters involving these teams thus far. Real Madrid simply needs to maintain their composure and assert dominance, particularly if they can keep all players on the pitch.
Odds correct at 0930 BST (26/06/25)
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