The business end of Group A beckons as Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal meet Mexico’s Pachuca in the second round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. A victory here would all but seal a knockout spot, so tension and opportunity will hang over Geodis Park in Nashville when the whistle blows at 02:00 BST on Friday.
Stat shock: the two most prolific chance-creators left in Group A collide – Marcos Leonardo’s 0.68 expected goals (xG) from just four shots dwarfs Al Hilal’s nearest team-mate, while Salomón Rondón tops the entire tournament at 0.71 xG from eight efforts. Find out how to watch Al Hilal vs Pachuca live streaming below.
Key match facts
| Fixture | Al Hilal v Pachuca |
| Group | Group A |
| Date | Friday 27 June 2025 |
| Kick-off | 02:00 BST (20:00 local, 26 June) |
| Venue | Geodis Park, Nashville (USA) |
The story behind the stats
Ruben Neves’ side arrive buoyed by a slick passing rhythm: centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly has completed 107 passes in just two outings, underpinning an Al Hilal unit that averages 57% possession so far (FIFA/Opta). That supply line has fed teenager Marcos Leonardo, whose tournament-high 0.68 xG for the Saudis shows he’s finding elite-quality shooting positions despite only four attempts (FIFA/Opta). Expect João Cancelo’s five crosses and Salem Al-Dawsari’s seven efforts to keep the Mexican back line turning.
Pachuca have been less watertight – goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado has already conceded five goals, tied-most in the competition (FIFA/Opta). Yet the Tuzos carry bite going forward: veteran Salomón Rondón has produced eight shots – the second-most in the tournament – worth 0.71 xG, while 19-year-old Elias Montiel has complemented him superbly with a goal from 0.68 xG and a mammoth 23.3 km covered in two matches (FIFA/Opta). If Rondón starts converting, Al Hilal’s Yassine Bounou – a keeper who’s attempted 64 passes already – will be busy.
Bryan González’s 11 crosses (tournament-leading) suggest Pachuca will pepper the flanks, but they’ll have to breach an Al Hilal unit that has conceded just once so far. Conversely, Pachuca’s defenders have shipped five, including three from inside the six-yard box. That contrast could prove decisive under the Nashville lights.
Numbers to know
| Metric | Al Hilal | Pachuca |
| Top xG producer | Marcos Leonardo – 0.68 | Salomón Rondón – 0.71 |
| Most passes completed | Kalidou Koulibaly – 107 | Federico Pereira – 134 |
| Crosses attempted | João Cancelo – 5 | Bryan González – 11 |
| Goals conceded (team total) | 1 | 5 |
| Total distance top runner | Sergej Milinković-Savić – 23.0 km | Elias Montiel – 23.3 km |
How to watch Al Hilal vs Pachuca live stream
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Can Salomón Rondón finally translate his 0.71 xG into goals, or will Marcos Leonardo’s ruthless haircut keep Al Hilal marching? Joāo Cancelo’s five crosses and Elias Montiel’s tireless running hint at a wide-open spectacle – and you can see every minute via Bet365’s live stream if you meet the simple criteria. Don’t miss a second of Al Hilal vs Pachuca live streaming.
Sources: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 official match reports powered by Opta – all statistics cited are taken directly from the tournament data set supplied for Al Hilal and Pachuca’s opening two fixtures.