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| Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund | Saturday, July 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT |
| Real Madrid odds | -157 |
| Borussia Dortmund odds | +400 |
| Draw | +330 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -159, No +129 |
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Preview and Team News
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid had to work extremely hard to get past Juventus in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but a second-half strike from Gonzalo García lifted them to victory. Perhaps more important than the win is the fact that the team kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive game. Their defensive performance has improved compared to the first two matches of the group stage.
Xabi Alonso deserves credit for the tactical adjustments. He’s implemented the 3-4-3 scheme, which was successful during his stint at Bayer Leverkusen. This means Aurélien Tchouameni is now playing at centre-back, giving Real Madrid a clean passing outlet out of the back. It also boosts the attacking influence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered the assist for Gonzalo’s goal in the previous outing.
It remains to be seen whether Gonzalo will keep his place in the starting eleven this time. Kylian Mbappé came off the bench against Juventus and should recover his starting role on Saturday. Other than that, Real Madrid have no new injury concerns heading into this clash.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund (3-4-3): Courtois; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Valverde, Güler, Fran García; Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Dortmund had to work harder than expected to defeat Monterrey in the round of 16. The match was so tight that it could’ve easily gone into extra time had Sergio Ramos scored a stoppage-time header from close range. The German side remain undefeated in the competition and have excelled defensively, conceding only four goals across four fixtures.
However, Real Madrid will be their toughest test to date. After Dortmund allowed three goals against Mamelodi Sundowns in that epic 4-3 victory in the group stage, it’s clear the Bundesliga giants need to be at their best defensively in this matchup. The figure of Gregor Köbel between the posts will be much-needed against a Real Madrid attack that should feature Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
Dortmund aren’t expected to deal with any significant injuries for this clash outside of the long-term absences of Emre Çan and Nico Schlotterbeck. Jamie Gittens isn’t likely to be available due to transfer speculation. Don’t rule some choice-based moves out, such as Julian Brandt or Marcel Sabitzer entering the starting lineup over Felix Nmecha.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (3-4-3): Köbel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Brandt, Gross, Svensson; Bellingham, Guirassy, Adeyemi.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Meadowlands Stadium
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Last match: Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund 5:2 (October 22, 2024, Champions League)
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Real Madrid to win
- Odds: -154 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid could’ve won all four matches in this Club World Cup hadn’t Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty against Al Hilal. Still, the team have been playing at a high level and have looked better with each outing. The tactical change to a 3-4-3 has done wonders for their width and possession-based style.
Dortmund can put up a formidable challenge and should be able to hang on against Real Madrid throughout most of the encounter. However, they’ve looked shaky defensively at times, and their opponents could exploit those weaknesses. It will probably be a tight game, but the Spanish side should be able to come out on top and secure a spot in the tournament’s semifinals.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tip
- Pick: Real Madrid to score in both halves
- Odds: +124 (Tonybet)
Real Madrid had to wait until the 54th minute to break the deadlock against Juventus, but that shouldn’t happen against Dortmund. Los Blancos have scored goals in the first half in each of their previous three Club World Cup encounters, and in two of those, they managed to find the back of the net on both sides of the half-time break.
Dortmund might have a tough time trying to contain Real Madrid’s attacking line. Truth be told, the Bundesliga giants haven’t faced players of Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior’s calibre in the tournament so far. With Real Madrid trending in the right direction after three wins in a row, and Dortmund looking shaky defensively against Monterrey, the Spanish team could find a way to score in both halves.
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