Salzburg vs Real Madrid Prediction 27.06.2025
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Salzburg vs Real Madrid Prediction
Salzburg vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips for Friday’s Club World Cup Group H decider at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both sides are tied on four points, with Real Madrid edging top spot on goal difference. In this article, you’ll discover Club World Cup Predictions from XpertStats betting analysts.
- Both teams are level on 4 points ahead of their final Club World Cup group game.
- Salzburg are unbeaten in the group but failed to score last time out.
- Real Madrid overcame adversity with a 3-1 win despite a red card vs Pachuca.
- Kylian Mbappe could return for Los Blancos after illness.
Real Madrid head into their final group game knowing a point will likely be enough to progress, but a win guarantees top spot. Despite playing over 80 minutes with 10 men against Pachuca, Los Blancos showed their depth and quality in a 3-1 victory, powered by goals from Bellingham, Guler and Valverde. Thibaut Courtois delivered a standout performance with 10 saves, ensuring Madrid stayed alive after an early red card. Xabi Alonso’s men remain unbeaten in Club World Cup history (excluding penalty shootouts) and bring a psychological edge, having beaten Salzburg 5-2 in their last meeting.
Defensive issues persist, however. Madrid have not kept a clean sheet in their last six Club World Cup games and are dealing with injuries to key defenders including Carvajal, Militao and Alaba. Raul Asencio’s suspension adds another gap in the backline. While Kylian Mbappe may return from illness, Gonzalo Garcia could once again be relied upon if the Frenchman isn’t ready to start.
Salzburg began their Club World Cup campaign brightly, edging Pachuca 2-1 before a frustrating goalless draw with Al-Hilal. The Austrian side had scored in 16 straight games before that stalemate, highlighting their attacking capabilities. Despite limited success historically against Spanish teams, Thomas Letsch’s side will be motivated, knowing a win secures group supremacy. Even a draw might suffice, depending on Al-Hilal’s result.
Injuries could hamper Salzburg’s upset bid. Starting keeper Alexander Schlager and midfielder Takumu Kawamura are sidelined, while 18-year-old Zawieschitzky is expected to start in goal again. Still, with Oscar Gloukh and Maurits Kjaergaard back in the squad, Salzburg possess creativity in midfield and could test Madrid’s makeshift defense. With both teams needing a result, expect open play and chances at both ends, making Club World Cup Predictions for goals particularly attractive.
This clash pits two offensively gifted sides against one another with a lot at stake. Salzburg have scored in 16 of their last 17 matches, only failing to find the net in their most recent goalless draw against Al-Hilal. Even with a teenage goalkeeper between the posts, they showed solid structure and will look to return to scoring form against a depleted Madrid defense. Real Madrid, meanwhile, haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last six Club World Cup fixtures, and they’re missing key defensive players like Militao, Alaba, and Carvajal. Raul Asencio’s suspension adds to those woes. However, with attackers like Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and a possible return for Kylian Mbappe, Madrid are still likely to score. Given both teams need a result and Salzburg’s attacking style, a BTTS outcome is highly likely. The statistics, team news, and group dynamics all point to goals on both sides.
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