Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Match Preview

At the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will face off. This is for the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. The game is on Tuesday, July 5th, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. At this knockout stage, the focus is on winning to advance. Real Madrid is the favorite. However, Dortmund is ready to challenge and pursue their dream of winning.

Real Madrid – Form

Real Madrid has shown excellent form, winning three consecutive FIFA Club World Cup matches. They beat Juventus 1-0 on July 1, following a 3-0 win over Salzburg on June 27. They also defeated Pachuca 3:1. Their goal-scoring ability has been impressive, with contributions from various players. These results have boosted their confidence.

Borussia Dortmund – Form

Borussia Dortmund comes into this match on a positive note. They won 2:1 against Monterrey at home on July 2. Before that, they achieved a 1:0 victory over Ulsan HD FC. Their match against Mamelodi Sundowns FC ended in a 4:3 win. These outcomes matched the bookmakers’ predictions.

Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on October 22, 2024. Real Madrid won 5:2 in the Champions League. In their last 10 meetings, Real Madrid won 6 times. Dortmund won twice, and 2 matches ended in a draw. This shows Real Madrid’s dominance. In the most recent 5 clashes, both teams scored in 4 matches. Real Madrid also won the last two matches at Dortmund’s home, showing their strength away from home.

Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund – Standings

In this quarter-final clash, league standings are irrelevant. The match is on a neutral field, leveling the playing field. Bookmakers favor Real Madrid, but in knockout football, anything can happen. Both teams aim to reach the semi-finals, making past performances less significant.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Top scorers

Gonzalo Garcia leads Real Madrid’s scoring in the midfield with 3 goals. Federico Valverde added 2 goals. Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Guler each scored once. This shows the team’s scoring diversity.

For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy also scored 3 goals. Daniel Svensson and Felix Nmecha each added a goal. Jobe Bellingham scored once, indicating Dortmund’s ability to score from different positions.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Full-Time Betting

Real Madrid is favored to win, with odds of 1.61. Dortmund’s odds for a win are 4.75, and a draw is at 4.33. Despite Real Madrid’s strong form, Dortmund’s recent performance suggests a close match. However, injuries to key players like Vinicius Junior could affect Real Madrid.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” bets and “draw-no-bet” for Real Madrid. The “double-chance” market offers odds for a Dortmund win or draw, catering to different betting preferences.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market is appealing, given the teams’ history of high-scoring games. The average goals per match is 3.4 over their last 10 encounters. The “Over 2.5” goals option is attractive at odds of 1.57. The “Under 2.5” option is at 2.35. For those seeking higher stakes, “Over 3.5” at 2.38 might be appealing.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are 1.615, and “BTTS: No” is at 2.20. This suggests a good chance of both teams scoring. Their past encounters and recent form support this outcome. Thus, “BTTS: Yes” seems like a probable bet.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Prediction