Real Madrid take on Chelsea in North Carolina for their final pre-season friendly ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta.
The Champions League winners have only made three signings so far this summer and each of those were in attacking areas. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been very busy in the transfer market once again, though, most of their signings seem to be future prospects rather than first-team starters.
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Real Madrid vs Chelsea prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch
Key Stats
- Real Madrid have scored in four of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in two of the last four meetings between these two clubs.
- Each of Chelsea's last six matches have ended with at least three goals being scored.
Correct score prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Chelsea
Real Madrid have won three of their last four meetings with Chelsea since 2022, scoring at least two goals in each of those four encounters.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not yet available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Real Madrid lead
The Spanish giants have won three and lost two of their last five head-to-heads with Chelsea, each of which have arrived in the Champions League.
Real Madrid claimed a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the pair's last meeting back in April 2023 where Rodrygo scored both of the goals for the visitors.
UEFA Champions League 18/04/23
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UEFA Champions League 12/04/23
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UEFA Champions League 12/04/22
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UEFA Champions League 06/04/22
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UEFA Champions League 05/05/21
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Real Madrid preview: Looking to bounce back after Barce defeat
The big news coming out of Madrid this summer was the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from French side PSG. Young striker Endrick also joined the club from Palmeiras for just under €50m, while veteran forward Joselu, who impressed on loan, made a permanent move to the capital from Espanyol for around €1.50m.
Real Madrid's pre-season schedule has started with two defeats against AC Milan and arch-rivals Barcelona. Pau Víctor scored both of the goals for the Catalonians in their 2-1 win with teenage midfielder Nicolas Paz pulling a goal back for Real after coming off the bench to replace Endrick.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Rüdiger, Militão, García, Modrić, Vázquez, Ceballos, Díaz, Güler, Martín & Endrick
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
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Lille
1
Real Madrid
0
Spain La Liga 29/09/24
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Atletico Madrid
1
Real Madrid
1
Spain La Liga 24/09/24
W
CD Alaves
2
Real Madrid
3
Spain La Liga 21/09/24
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Espanyol
1
Real Madrid
4
UEFA Champions League 17/09/24
W
VfB Stuttgart
1
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3
Chelsea preview: Only won one of their four pre-season games
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been Chelsea's biggest signing this summer and he is joined by Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen and Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo who left Craven Cottage on a free transfer.
The Londers have also signed four young players this summer, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley and Marc Guiu, but all are expected to go into their development system with the view to becoming first-team players at a later date or to be sold on for profit.
Chelsea's pre-season tour hasn't gone according to plan so far with their latest game against Manchester City ending in a 4-2 defeat. Raheem Sterling and Chukwunonso Madueke scored both of Chelsea's goals in the second half after they were already 4-0 down.
Predicted lineup: Sánchez (GK), Adarabioyo, James, Gusto, Colwill, Dewsbury-Hall, Mudryk, Fernández, Caicedo, Lavia & Nkunku
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
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Gent
2
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 28/09/24
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Brighton
2
Chelsea
4
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Barrow
0
Chelsea
5
England Premier League 21/09/24
W
West Ham
0
Chelsea
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
W
Bournemouth
0
Chelsea
1
Player to watch – Endrick
Real Madrid's new 18-year-old signing from Palmeiras has already established himself in the senior Brazil national team and looks like he could go on to be one of the world's best forwards.
Endrick scored 18 goals in 66 league games for the Brazilian club before signing for Real Madrid this summer and was involved for Brazil at the recent Copa America.
Endrick has a big future ahead of him
We're backing Endrick to impress against Chelsea and expect the young striker to start the game just as he did against Barcelona.
