An all-European matchup will take place on Thursday as Group H of the Club World Cup approaches its conclusion, with RB Salzburg going up against Real Madrid. Both teams have secured four points, with Real Madrid in the lead due to a favorable tiebreaker against Salzburg.
The scenarios for advancement are tight; a loss for either team could lead to complications. Real Madrid is the betting favorite as Xabi Alonso continues to make his mark early in his managerial career.
Key Match Information
- Date: Thursday, June 26
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (free)
- Odds: RB Salzburg +750; Draw +490; Real Madrid -370
Group H Scenarios
- Real Madrid can advance if they:
- Win or draw against RB Salzburg
- Lose but Al-Hilal does not win against Pachuca
- RB Salzburg can advance if they:
- Win or draw against Real Madrid
- Lose but Al-Hilal loses to Pachuca
- Al-Hilal can advance with:
- A win against Pachuca and a Real Madrid loss
Predicted Lineups
RB Salzburg: Christian Zawieschitzky, Stefan Lainer, Joane Gadou, Jacob Rasmussen, Frans Kratzig, Mads Bidstrup, Soumaila Diabate, Nene Dorgeles, Oscar Gloukh, Edmund Baidoo, Karim Onisiwo
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior
Player to Watch
Jude Bellingham has been vital for Real Madrid’s midfield under Alonso, especially after scoring in the last match against Pachuca.
Storyline: The status of Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo remains in question, adding a layer of intrigue to the starting lineup of Real Madrid.
Prediction
Despite recent performances, Real Madrid is expected to secure a win against RB Salzburg, thanks to their talented lineup. Prediction: RB Salzburg 1, Real Madrid 2.
