There’s an all-European clash as Group H at the Club World Cup concludes. Our RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid prediction considers whether Los Blancos can seal top spot in the group by winning this one.
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RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid prediction: Alonso’s men to triumph with Valverde firing in the shots
Key stats
- Our RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid betting tips take into account that four of the last five games involving the Austrians have produced goals for both teams.
- Salzburg have scored in all of their last six defeats.
- Despite some significant injuries, Real Madrid have scored at least once in all of their last 12 matches.
Correct score prediction: RB Salzburg 1-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have not made the most convincing start to life under Xabi Alonso, although they did show a bit more in their second game, with their individual quality shining through at times.
They should have too much for Salzburg in this game, with the Austrians having looked out of their depth against elite-level European sides in this season’s Champions League.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Madrid the odds-on favourites
- SALZBURG: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- REAL MADRID: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The side from La Liga are the favourites according to the RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid odds, with an implied probability of 77.8% that they win this match.
They head into this game following a 3-1 win over Pachuca, a good recovery following a seventh-minute red card for Raul Asencio.
As for Salzburg, they are second in this group after drawing 0-0 against Al Hilal last time out, but they still need to win this match to totally guarantee progress.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for second meeting in six months
Our RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid prediction suggests this match may not be quite as one-sided as the only previous competitive meeting.
That was in January when Los Blancos were 5-1 victors in a league phase match in the Champions League at the Bernabeu.
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Salzburg are still missing the likes of Nicolas Capaldo and Karim Konate to injuries, and may not change too much from their last game.
Predicted Lineup: Zawieschitzky (GK), Kratzig, Rasmussen, Gadou, Lainer, Gloukh, Diabete, Bidstrup, Nene, Baidoo & Onisiwo
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Real Madrid preview: Rudiger set to return
Alonso should start Antonio Rudiger for the first time at this tournament, given Raul Asencio is suspended. Kylian Mbappe is recovering from a bad virus, and may be held back for the knockout stage.
Predicted Lineup: Courtois (GK), F. Garcia, Huijsen, Rudiger, Alexander-Arnold, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius, G. Garcia & Guler
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Player to watch – Fede Valverde
Having been used as an emergency right-back at times during the second half of the 2024/25 season, Fede Valverde is enjoying life back in midfield and he was on target against Pachuca last time out.
Valverde having lots of shots
The Uruguayan looks to have been given a bit more license to get forward and cause problems so far under Alonso. He’s averaging 3.0 shots per game at the Club World Cup, as many as any other player who could feature in this game.