Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final

Los Blancos dominated the proceedings against BVB the last time these sides met.

Real Madrid are ready to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final. The high-stakes contest between the two heavyweights is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium.

The LaLiga and European giants Real Madrid topped Group H and are unbeaten in the tournament so far. The Xabi Alonso-led side are coming in after defeating the Italian giants Juventus in their round of 16 match of the mega competition.

The Real Madrid players are getting hold of tactics from their newly assigned head coach. They have performed well against Borussia Dortmund in the past and will be looking for yet another positive outcome.

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Borussia Dortmund are looking in decent touch. The Bundesliga giants were also the table toppers during their group stage run. Their last few performances against Real Madrid have not been up to the mark, which might keep them under slight pressure going into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 last-eight match.

The Germany-based club have not been the best in the attack and have also lacked in defence. This might become a problem for them coming into the game. Dortmund will be looking to step up here.

Kick-off:

• Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
• Stadium: MetLife Stadium
• Date: Sunday, July 6
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST (Saturday, July 5: 20:00 GMT/ 16:00 ET/ 13:00 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid: W-D-W-W-W

Borussia Dortmund: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

Federico Valverde continues to deliver top performances for Real Madrid. He came up with a goalless masterclass in the last fixture, which also helped him clinch the Player of the Match award. Valverde has scored two goals in the last four Club World Cup games for Los Blancos.

He will continue to be a threat to the opponent’s defence while being on the field.

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Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy is coming in after scoring a brace in his previous game of the mega competition for BVB. He is also the top goal-getter for his side in the current edition of the FIFA CWC. He is going to play an important role for the German giants in the final third.

Guirassy has been one of the main men in the attacking front for BVB and will continue to do so.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid are on a four-match winning run against Borussia Dortmund.
• BVB haven’t lost any of their last 11 matches.
• Los Blancos are on a seven-match unbeaten run.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @4/6 BETFRED
• Kylian Mbappe to score @3/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @29/20 888sport

Injury and Team News

David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick and Ferland Mendy are injured and will thus miss out on action for Real Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund will be without the services of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens as he is suffering from an illness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Real Madrid won: 8

Borussia Dortmund won: 5

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Courtois (GK); Rüdiger, Tchouaméni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Valverde, Guler, Fran Garcia; Mbappe, Vini Jr

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Kobel (GK); Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, GroB, Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Svensson; Guirassy, Adeyemi

Match Prediction

Los Blancos will be coming in confident due to their last few positive outcomes against BVB. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top as the winning team against Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal clash.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast Details

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