Chelsea vs Al Hilal FIFA Club World Cup: Predicted lineups

Chelsea, the Premier League side and reigning Champions League winners are ready to face Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian team which smashed Al Jazira in their last match in the FIFA Club World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s side arrived on Sunday in the Arab Emirates to prepare for the semi-final match.

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The English team will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup for the second time in its history after appearing in 2012, after winning the Champions League for the first time in their club history, beating Bayern Munich in penalty shootouts. Unfortunately for the London side, at that time, they were not able to win the FIFA Club World Cup as they lost against the Brazilian team Corinthians in the final.

The Blues will look to their revenge this year to win the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time ever. However, they will face Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian team that have important players in its ranks such as Odion Ighalo, who played for Watford or Manchester United, as well as Matheus Pereira, a former West Bromwich, player. Besides, they have Moussa Marega and Peruvian André Carrillo who played in the Primeira Liga in Portugal.

The match will not be easy for the London side who will not count with Thomas Tuchel on the sidelines as he tested positive for Covid-19. In addition, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss the match due to injuries to each player, and Edouard Mendy, the starting eleven goalkeeper, will not play as he was in the African Cup of Nations and will rest a few days before coming back to the London side.

Chelsea predicted lineup against Al Hilal

Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK)

Defenders:  Malang Sarr (CB),  Antonio Rudiger (CB), Trevoh Chalobah (CB), Callum Hudson-Odoi (RM), Marcos Alonso (LM)

Midfielders:  Saúl (CM), Mateo Kovacic (CM)

Forwards: Kai Havertz (RW), Timo Werner (St) Cristian Pulisic (LW)

Al Hilal predicted lineup against Chelsea

Goalkeeper: Al Maiouf (GK)

Defenders: Abdul Hamid (CB),  Hyun-Soo (CB), Ali Bulaihi (RB), Al Shahrani (LB)

Midfielders: Kanno (CM), Cuellar (CM) Pereira (OM)

Forwards: Moussa Marega (RW), Odion Ighalo (St) Al Dawsari (LW)

Chelsea vs Al Hilal: Predictions and odds

Chelsea are strong favorites against the Saudi Arabian team. As both teams play on neutral ground, the Blues are believed to have more chances to win and the odds are -180 in the bookmakers' betting. If you think that Leonardo Jardim’s team can fight against the London side, you can bet on the draw which the odds are at +220. Meanwhile, the Asian representative have +350 odds if you bet on their win.

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