The final matches of the group stage of the Club World Cup see Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg take on Spanish giants Real Madrid in a match that neither side can afford to lose. In this article, you will find analysis, predictions, and updated odds to place your bets.
Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid meet in the final match of Group H of this year’s Club World Cup. Both teams are on four points, with a win against Pachuca and a draw against Al Hilal.
Both teams know that a win would guarantee them a place in the knockout stages, while a draw or defeat would leave them at the mercy of the other results in the group.
We have analyzed the data, reviewed the statistics, and identified some interesting bets for this match.
Tips for Red Bull Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, Friday, June 27, at 3:00 a.m.
Gonzalo García to score or assist – odds 1.62 at bet365
Real Madrid -1 handicap – odds 1.60 on Sisal
Both teams to score – odds 1.65 on GoldBet
Odds courtesy of bet365, Sisal and GoldBet. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
A new star for next season?
There is no doubt that fans were disappointed not to see Kylian Mbappé on the pitch in the first match of the Club World Cup against Al Hilal. The French star was hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis and also missed the second match of the group stage. He has now been discharged and is back in training, but in the meantime, young Spaniard Gonzalo García has taken center stage in Real Madrid’s attack.
García scored the Blancos’ first goal of the tournament—his second for the club—against Al Hilal and provided an assist for Arda Güler in the match against Pachuca. The 21-year-old is repaying Alonso’s faith and has already shown that he fits well into the team’s mechanisms. Although Mbappé is back in training, there is no rush to force his return: with García in this form, Real can wait.
Tip: Gonzalo García to score or provide an assist – odds 1.62 at bet365
Explanation of the bet: if Gonzalo García scores or provides an assist, the bet wins.
Real Madrid are favorites
Los Blancos are still finding the right balance under Xabi Alonso. Their first outing against Al Hilal left something to be desired and, despite the victory against Pachuca, some weaknesses have emerged. The two teams met recently in the Champions League in January, when Madrid won 5-1 to secure their place in the knockout stages.
Now they need another win to secure their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup, and we believe Real will manage to get the result against Salzburg — perhaps by a narrower margin than last time. For this match, we are betting on Madrid to win with a handicap.
Tip: Real Madrid -1 handicap – odds 1.60 on Sisal
Explanation of the bet: if Real Madrid wins by two or more goals, this bet is a winner.
Madrid’s defense still needs work
With new additions to the back line, Real Madrid’s defense was bound to come under scrutiny in this tournament. Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a mixed start: he has shown his attacking skills, but has looked uncertain in defense. Dean Huijsen has also shown signs of great talent, but has yet to fully find his place, while Raúl Asencio is proving to be a weak link in this competition.
Real have conceded goals in both games they have played and have given their opponents several chances. For this reason, we believe that Real will continue their scoring streak against Salzburg, but they could concede at least one goal, even if they come out on top.
Tip: Both teams to score – odds 1.65 on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if both teams score, this bet wins.
Red Bull Salzburg-Real Madrid odds
Red Bull Salzburg to win – odds of 9.50 on bet365, 10.00 on Sisal, 8.75 on GoldBet
Draw – odds 5.75 on bet365, 6.00 on Sisal, 6.10 on GoldBet
Real Madrid to win – odds 1.30 on bet365, 1.27 on Sisal, 1.27 on GoldBet
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
