In a replay of the 2024 Champions League final, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will battle for a spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey plays host for this intriguing all-European contest, which kicks off at 9pm UK time on Saturday.
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The Round of 16 was far from easy for both of these sides, with each winning by just a one-goal margin.
Xabi Alonso’s Real beat Juventus 1-0 thanks to another goal from exciting young talent Gonzalo Garcia, assisted by new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
As for Dortmund, they beat Mexican side Monterrey 2-1 courtesy of two strikes from star centre forward Serhou Guirassy.
It is fair to say that we have not quite seen the best version of these two teams as of yet, though the quality is there for either of them to spring into life almost instantly.
Real will be buoyed by the return of Kylian Mbappe from illness against Juve, though it remains to be seen whether he will start.
Dortmund will certainly be without new arrival Jobe Bellingham due to suspension after he picked up another yellow card against Monterrey, so an on-pitch reunion with brother Jude is off the table.
Recent history in this fixture favours Real. Los Blancos won the 2024 Champions League final 2-0 thanks to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior.
And Los Blancos claimed a 5-2 comeback victory against Dortmund in last season’s League Phase, a match in which Vinicius scored a spectacular hat-trick.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Real are strong favourites to reach the semi-finals at a price of 1.60 for victory. Dortmund are at odds of 4.75, while the draw after 90 minutes is 4.20.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Vinicius Junior to score anytime @ 2.30
Vinicius has a fantastic record against Dortmund, with four goals in just two appearances. He also scored in the 3-0 win over RB Salzburg on Matchday 3, so we are backing him to deliver again for Los Blancos.
First half result – Draw @ 2.38
But while we are backing Vinicius to score, we can see that goal coming in the second half. Real had to wait until the 54th minute to break the deadlock against Juve through Garica.
Real Madrid winning margin – 1 goal @ 3.34
This is, of course, a bit of a risk, as Real have the attacking power to blow Dortmund – or any team for that matter – away. But with the pressure of a quarter-final, we think this will be a tight game decided by a moment of late magic – perhaps from the boot of Vinicius!
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