The game is going to happen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is a knockout stage match in the bigger FIFA Club World Cup, featuring Real Madrid from Spain and Borussia Dortmund from Germany.
Match Prediction
This is the 17th time these two teams have faced each other, and they have a long history, especially in the UEFA Champions League. Their last game was the 2024-2025 Champions League final, where Real Madrid won 2-0, making this matchup even more exciting. Real Madrid’s recent success against Dortmund puts extra pressure on them.
05.07.2025 22:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Play Offs – Quarter-finals
Real Madrid vs Dortmund
Real Madrid: The Spanish side has been in exceptional form, winning the UEFA Champions League in 2024 with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final, part of their record 15th title. In the Club World Cup, they started with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, beat Pachuca 2-0, and then defeated Salzburg 3-1, before advancing with a 1-0 win over Juventus in the round of 16.
Their attack has been prolific, with key contributions from players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe, who returned from injury for the Juventus match. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding only 2 goals in their last 4 tournament matches.
Borussia Dortmund: The German club has also been competitive, reaching the Champions League final 2024, though losing to Real Madrid. In the Club World Cup, they drew 0-0 with Fluminense in their opener, survived a 4-3 thriller against Mamelodi Sundowns, and edged past Ulsan HD 1-0, before beating Monterrey 2-1 in the round of 16, with Serhou Guirassy scoring both goals. Dortmund has been unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, showing resilience, but their performances have been inconsistent, with some nervy moments, especially in the group stage.
Based on the analysis, both teams just won their last games, so this might lead to a fun and exciting match. Since it’s a knockout game and they both want to move forward, it could end up being a high-scoring game. However, Real Madrid is known for their strong defense, which means they might play it safe. We predict that Real Madrid will win, but we have to remember that Dortmund is tough and could make the game close.
Our prediction:
1 (Real Madrid to Win)
Odds:1.64
Published: 04.07.2025 09:04
Kindly be advised that all odds are accurate as of the publication date and time indicated, and they may be subject to alterations.
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Real Madrid (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran García
Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Arda Güler, Gonzalo García, Vinícius Júnior
Borussia Dortmund (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini
Midfielders: Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt
Forwards: Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy
Players Who Won’t Play:
Real Madrid
None reported
Borussia Dortmund
Jobe Bellingham — Suspended (2nd yellow card)
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens — Unlikely to feature (transfer situation)