Real Madrid vs Pachuca Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Blancos are the favourites to win the tournament.

Real Madrid will take on C.F. Pachuca in the finals of the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. This is an opportunity for Los Blancos to win their second trophy of the season after the UEFA Super Cup. The fixture will take place in Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

Mexican side Pachuca have registered wins against Botafogo and Al Ahly to set up this clash against Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are struggling to find consistency this season but winning yet another trophy will give them a much-needed confidence boost.

C.F. Pachuca on the other hand are coming into this fixture as underdogs. Despite having a stellar last season, the Gophers are struggling to replicate the same form this season. They are currently placed 16th in Liga Mx with just 13 points from their opening 17 matches.

KickOff:

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Lusail Stadium

Form:

Real Madrid (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-W

Pachuca (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

📋✅ ¡Nuestros convocados!🆚 @Tuzos 🏆 #FIFAIntercontinentalCup pic.twitter.com/KAwWcFeDmN

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 16, 2024

Players to watch out for:

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

The Englishman is finally getting back to his brilliant best. He has registered seven goals and five assists in his previous 10 matches. He has been a pivotal part of Carlo Ancelotti’s system. Along with being an attacking threat, Jude Bellingham also contributes defensively.

Oussama Idrissi (Pachuca)

The morrocon international is a lethal weapon for Pachucha. The left winger played an amazing game against Brazilian side, Botafago. He will be important for Pachucha if they want to cause any threat to the defending UEFA Champions League winners.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
• Real Madrid played a 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano in their last game.
• Pachuca won against Al Ahly on penalties in their last game.

Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Real Madrid to win – 1.54 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.96 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 1.75 – 1.49 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

David Alaba, Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão and Ferland Mendy will be unavailable for Real Madrid due to their respective injuries. Kylian Mbappe remains a doubt although he was seen in training.

Pachuca on the other hand will have their full squad available for selection.

🔜 | ¡La Bella Airosa y México listos para la final de la @FICQatar! 🌪️ ADELANTE TUZOS 🌪️#PachucaParaElMundo🤍💙 pic.twitter.com/mJq1Umlmn9

— Club Pachuca (@Tuzos) December 16, 2024

Head to Head:

This will be the first encounter between these two teams.

Predicted Lineup:

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Courtois(GK); Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, García; Valverde, Modrić; Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius Jr; Rodrygo

Pachuca (4-2-3-1)

Moreno(GK); González, Micolta, Cabral, Rodríguez; Pedraza, Montiel Ávalos; Idrissi, Bautista Gutiérrez, González; Rondón

Match Prediction:

Real Madrid are the clear favourites coming into this clash. The difference in individual quality between both teams is very evident so our Match Prediction for this one –

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Pachuca

Telecast details for Real Madrid vs Pachuca

India: FIFA+

USA: beIN Sports

UK: DAZN

Nigeria: beIN Sports

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