Al-Hilal vs Chelsea: Chelsea looks to secure their place in the Club World Cup finals when they face Al-Hilal in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Al-Hilal vs Chelsea
Venue: Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date: Wednesday 9th February, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.chelseafc.com/en
Preview
Al-Hilal sealed their spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 6-1 emphatic win over Al-Jazira in their previous clash on Sunday.
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Ighalo, Pereira, Kanoo, Al-Dawsari, Marega and Carrillo found the net in this one as the hosts completed a convincing win to set up the clash vs Chelsea.
The hosts are 4th in the Pro League and unbeaten in their last 6 matches. Hence, they head in with confidence.
On the other hand, Chelsea winning the UEFA Champions League last season ensured an automatic spot in the Club World Cup semis.
The Blues haven’t been in the best of touches in recent weeks but would be eyeing a trophy in the Club World Cup. With 47 points, they are 3rd in the EPL table.
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Chelsea come into this after a successful 2-1 FA Cup win over Plymouth and would look to make it a hat-trick of wins across competitions.
Form Guide
Al-Hilal: WDWWD
Chelsea: WWDLW
Our first game against a side from Saudi Arabia comes next! 🔵#ClubWorldCup pic.twitter.com/BRcBsg2tct
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 8, 2022
Last Matches of both teams:
Al-Hilal 6-1 Al-Jazira
Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Al-Hilal vs Chelsea in India?
The live stream is available on either club’s official social media handles while the broadcast is on FIFA YouTube channel.
6 – Al-Hilal 6-1 win over Al Jazira is the biggest margin of victory in a game in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup. Impressive. pic.twitter.com/FmtwcDOvzt
— OptaJoao (@OptaJoao) February 6, 2022
Team News
The hosts have no injury concerns whereas Chilwell and Loftus-Cheek are ruled out for the Blues.
Mount is a doubt as well and could be given the night off to recover ahead of their next EPL clash.
Coach Tuchel will not be on the side-lines having tested positive for Covid.
Al-Hilal possible 11:
Al-Mayouf, Abdulhamid, Hyun-soo, Al Bulaihi, Al-Shahrani, Kanno, Cuellar, Marega, Pereira, Al-Dawsari and Ighalo
Chelsea possible 11:
Arrizabalega, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rüdiger, Sarr, Kovacic, Kanté, Jorginho, Werner, Lukaku and Ziyech
Prediction: Al-Hilal 1-3 Chelsea
Al-Hilal needs to show plenty of composure in this one given their lack of quality in comparison to the opponents.
We expect them to give Chelsea a run for their money but also see the Blues gaining the victory here.
There is far too much for the hosts to deal with and Chelsea should utilize their resources to perfection.
