Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.07.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Preview and Team News

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid grabbed their third consecutive victory at the Club World Cup, beating Juventus 1-0 convincingly. Xabi Alonso’s men had the initiative throughout the game, and despite only a narrow victory, they were never under threat of losing the advantage.

This was the first time Alonso incorporated a 3-4-3 formation in Real Madrid. Given that they effectively contained Juve’s attacks and produced 11 shots on target, the system could become common for the coach.

Kylian Mbappé featured for the first time after being treated for gastroenteritis. The French superstar substituted the club’s top scorer, Gonzalo Garcia (3). Mbappé will probably feature from the first minute against Dortmund. Otherwise, there are no injury worries for Madrid. 

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs (3-4-3): Courtois; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Valverde, Bellingham, F. Garcia; Mbappé, G. Garcia, Vinicius.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Thanks to Serhou Guriassy’s brace in the first half, Dortmund advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Monterrey 2-1 in a close match. Berterame’s 48th-minute goal reduced the deficit, but the German side eventually ensured a necessary win. 

Despite the victory, Dortmund’s overall performance was far from ideal. They didn’t produce a single shot on target in the second half. Had it not been for Gregor Kobel’s heroics, Monterrey could have at least secured the extra time.

Jobe Bellingham picked up a yellow card and will not feature against Real Madrid. This will be a massive blow for the German squad. We expect Julian Brandt to replace the young English midfielder.

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (3-4-3): Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Brandt, Guirassy, Adeyemi.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 

• Pick: Real Madrid to Win
• Odds: 1.6 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund

Despite a first-round draw against Al-Hilal, Real Madrid seem to be back on track. Xabi Alonso is gradually adopting his tactics, which worked well in the round of 16 with Juventus.

If we look through H2H results, Dortmund have not beaten Real since 2014. It will be a tough task to achieve success now, as Niko Kovac’s men are inconsistent and allow too many errors in the defence.

We think Madrid will continue their successful streak and grab a convincing victory over the German opposition. With Mbappé’s return, Dortmund will have another headache. Thus, our first pick would be Real to win. 

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.41 (22Bet)

While Madrid have one of the strongest squads in the CWC, Alonso prefers a more pragmatic approach. For example, when leading against Juventus, they focused on keeping possession instead of creating more opportunities.

As a ticket to the semifinals is at stake, we anticipate minimal risks from both teams. Dortmund will build their game on counterattacks, while Real will limit space in the defence.

In a highly anticipated clash of the Club World Cup, we don’t expect a high-scoring encounter. It will be tense and physical, but a goal-fest is unlikely. Therefore, our second prediction is under 2.5 goals. 

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