Real Madrid are searching for a first victory at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they lock horns with Mexican side Pachuca this weekend.
Xabi Alonso’s team struggled a tad against Al-Hilal on Matchday 1 and with a clash vs Red Bull Salzburg to come on Matchday 3, a victory here is of utmost importance.
But can the Mexicans spring a surprise in Charlotte, North Carolina? Stranger things have happened in the world of football!
Below is NetBet’s full sports betting preview for Real Madrid vs Pachuca, complete with football betting tips that new customers could use in conjunction with our Welcome Offer.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Preview
Real were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi side Al-Hilal on Wednesday evening, with Ruben Neves’ first-half penalty cancelling out Gonzalo Garcia’s opener.
Los Blancos had a chance to win it right at the end, but Federico Valverde saw his penalty brilliantly saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Bono.
Talisman Kylian Mbappe missed the match with a viral infection, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen had contrasting debuts, the former receiving heavy criticism in the Spanish media and the latter impressing.
As for Pachuca, they gave a fairly good account of themselves in their opener against RB Salzburg, losing only 2-1 after equalising early in the second half through Bryan Gonzalez.
The Mexican side proved they can mix it with a top European outfit, although Real are a step up in quality compared to the Austrians.
With world-class players like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes itching to make an impression on new boss Alonso, this should be a very difficult match for Pachuca.
A draw would represent an incredible result, but we expect Los Blancos to cruise to victory – especially if Mbappe is available for selection!
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Real are, of course, big favourites to claim the win here at a price of 1.23. A Pachuca victory is valued at 11.00, while the draw is at odds of 6.20.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Betting Tips
Jude Bellingham to score or assist @ 1.67
Value is not easy to come by in this market, but Bellingham’s odds did catch our eye. The Englishman finished the 2024-25 La Liga season with nine goals and eight assists to his name, impressive numbers for a midfielder.
Real Madrid to score over 2.5 goals @ 1.91
With so many attacking stars to pick from, Alonso should not have too many issues masterminding a comfortable win here.
Bet Builder: Real Madrid to win and Vinicius Junior to score anytime @ 2.00
This looks like a great way to double your money. While 2025 has not been Vinicius’ best year, he is still a huge threat in the final third and remains capable of destroying any defence.
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