
After their victory over Juventus, Real Madrid return to the pitch for the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup against Borussia Dortmund. Saturday will see a high-tension match, analyzed by our football expert Frank Monkhouse: predictions, updated odds, and betting tips for a game not to be missed.
It’s showtime in East Rutherford, where the last quarter-final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place. MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and New York Giants in the NFL, will be the stage for a high-level clash between two European football giants vying for a place in the final four.
Will Real Madrid advance or will Borussia Dortmund pull off another stunning upset? We’ll find out soon enough. The leading bookmakers are offering odds, markets, and promotions on all the matches of this hot summer of soccer in the United States.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund betting tips, Saturday, July 5, 10:00 p.m.
Real Madrid -1 handicap – odds 2.50 at bet365
Vinicius Junior to score at any time – odds 2.40 at Sisal
Real Madrid to win – odds 1.63 at GoldBet
Odds courtesy of bet365, Sisal and GoldBet.
Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Borussia Dortmund impressed in the group stage, finishing top of Group F unbeaten, with two wins and a draw. The Germans scored five goals and conceded three, collecting seven points, two more than second-placed Fluminense. Further behind were Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD, who finished without a win. The Black and Yellows advanced quietly but effectively, beating Ulsan HD 1-0 and drawing with Fluminense. Now, however, a decisive step up in quality awaits them. In the round of 16, BVB faced Monterrey, second in Group E, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, winning 2-1. It was a winnable game, and the Germans took home the victory thanks to a brace from Serhou Guirassy. However, a goal from German player Berterame early in the second half kept the tension high until the final whistle. It was an intense and exhausting match: it remains to be seen whether Dortmund will have recovered their energy in time for the quarter-finals. The family duel has been the talk of the town, but now Borussia will have to do without an important player. The previous results do not bode well for the Germans: they have lost their last four direct encounters with Real and have not beaten the Blancos in six years. The two most recent matches ended 5-2 and 2-0 in favor of the Spaniards.
Tip: Real Madrid -1 handicap – odds 2.50 at bet365
Explanation of the bet: if Real Madrid wins by two or more goals, the bet wins.
Bet on Vinicius Junior’s form
The second betting tip for East Rutherford this weekend is on Vinicius Junior to score at any time. The odds for the first goalscorer are available, but we prefer to rely on the greater coverage offered by the “anytime goalscorer” market, which remains active as long as the Brazilian is on the pitch. His form and recent statistics make this a particularly attractive option. Vinicius scored three goals in the last match between these two teams and has scored four goals in total against Dortmund in 2024. He has scored in both of his last two matches against the Germans and has already been decisive in this edition of the tournament, scoring a goal against Red Bull Salzburg. These statistics are enough to convince us: Junior deserves our trust. He will most likely start against Dortmund, he is confident, and his coach knows he can count on him in big games. You can bet on Vinicius Junior to score at any time as a single bet or include him in a multiple bet, even in a World Club Cup accumulator.
Tip: Vinicius Junior to score at any time – odds 2.40 on Sisal
Explanation of the bet: if Vinicius Junior scores against Dortmund at any time within regular time, the bet wins.
Real Madrid’s challenge gets underway
Real Madrid has arrived in the United States for the 2025 Club World Cup as the most successful team in the history of the competition. Los Blancos dominated the old format of the tournament, winning five titles between 2014 and 2022. Will they be able to continue their impressive run in this new era? The signs are there, especially after the elimination of Manchester City and Inter in the previous round. They are unbeaten in four games and look increasingly solid. As predicted, Real finished top of Group H, leaving Al-Hilal behind, while Red Bull Salzburg was eliminated. The debut was complicated: 1-1 against the Saudis, with a penalty conceded. Then the team picked up pace: a 3-1 win against Pachuca and a clear 3-0 win over Salzburg in Philadelphia on matchday three. Confidence in Xabi Alonso’s project grew day by day.
In the round of 16, Real faced Juventus in a big European match and won 1-0. The game was decided by an assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold, his first since joining Real, for the goal scored by young Gonzalo García. Madrid were convincing and the feeling is that the best is yet to come.
Tip: Real Madrid to win – odds 1.63 on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if Real Madrid beats Dortmund in regular time, the bet wins.
Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund odds
Real Madrid to win – odds of 1.65 on bet365, 1.62 on Sisal, 1.63 on GoldBet
Draw – odds of 4.33 on bet365, 4.00 on Sisal, 4.15 on GoldBet
Borussia Dortmund to win – odds of 4.50 on bet365, 5.00 on Sisal, 4.90 on GoldBet
Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.