Real Madrid is set to compete against CF Pachuca in a group stage match for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup this Sunday. Los Blancos will seek to assert their dominance following a 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal in their opening match. However, they will be missing their star player Kylian Mbappe due to gastroenteritis. Liga MX’s Pachuca, on the other hand, is aiming to rebound after suffering a defeat to RB Salzburg.
Kickoff for this matchup at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. The betting odds favor Real Madrid at -375, meaning you’d have to wager $375 to win $100, while Pachuca sits as +900 underdogs. A draw is priced at +500, with the total goals set at an over/under of 3.5.
Expert Picks from Brandt Sutton
- Real Madrid -1.5 (-130)
- Under 3.5 goals (-140)
Sutton predicts a solid performance from Real Madrid despite Mbappe’s absence, crediting the team’s attack led by Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. The last matchup against Pachuca ended with a 3-0 victory for Madrid.
Sutton believes the match will stay under 3.5 goals, attributing this to manager Xabi Alonso’s focus on strengthening the team’s defense before the La Liga season.
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