Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips – 05.07.2025

Two European giants will face each other at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a clash from the FIFA Club World Cup 1/4-finals. Real Madrid goes head to head with Borussia Dortmund on American soil while the stakes are as high as ever – a participation at the tournament’s Top 4.

Los Blancos eliminated Juventus in the competition’s 1/8-finals while Borussia Dortmund did the job against the Mexican side Monterrey. This is like a replay of the 2024 Champions League final when Real Madrid won their 15th European crown. Can the Germans avenge their defeat at the Wembley? Certainly it won’t be easy – the Spaniards remain favourites to progress.

Real Madrid News & Analysis

Real Madrid’s new star Gonzalo Garcia secured Real Madrid’s place in the 1/4-finals. The 21-years old striker scored his third goal at the Club World Cup during the 1-0 win against Juventus in Miami. The new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist while Garcia proved his place in Xabi Alonso’s line-up. He’s currently replacing Kylian Mbappe in the line-up, and he’s doing fantastic job.

Speaking of Mbappe, he looks ready to start against Borussia Dortmund at the MetLife Stadium. The French super star replaced Gonzalo Garcia in the second half against the Bianconeri. Mbappe had some health problems, but now he looks ready to return in the starting eleven. This will elevate Real Madrid’s game to new heights.

Borussia Dortmund News & Analysis

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund didn’t have an easy one against Mexico’s Monterrey as well. Die Borussen secured a 2-1 win in Atlanta which was enough to reach the 1/4-finals. Serhou Guirassy was the hero for the Germans as he scored Dortmund’s both goals.

The Austrian international Marcel Sabitzer could return in the line-up against Real Madrid while here’s an interesting fact – Dortmund’s new signing Jobe Bellingham will face his older brother Jude. The 19-years old Englishman made his debut for Die Borussen during the Club World Cup and even scored his first goal.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Predictions

This time it’s not the Champions League final, but Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are ready to offer us another football spectacle. Both teams are playing well in the competition so far, but only one will progress towards the 1/2-finals.

Real Madrid to Win;
Both Teams to Score;
Over 2.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have played 15 matches against each other so far. The Spanish side won 8 of these games while Dortmund triumphed in 3.

Betting Verdict

It’s not easy to bet against Real Madrid and this time we won’t do it once again. There’s a fresh energy in the squad since the arrival of Xabi Alonso who is already teaching his philosophy to the players. But be careful with Dortmund – they are a team that can hurt any opponent.