Salzburg v Real Madrid Prediction, Tips & Best Bet - FIFA Club World Cup

We have a Salzburg v Real Madrid prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of a Group H decider at the Club World Cup.

Salzburg have four points from their two games so far, with their most recent result being a 0-0 draw against Al-Hilal.

Real Madrid also have four points this tournament and were held to a 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal.

How To Watch Salzburg v Real Madrid

When is Salzburg v Real Madrid?

Salzburg v Real Madrid will take place on Friday at 2 am.

TV Channel

DAZN

Where is Salzburg v Real Madrid Being Played?

Lincoln Financial Field

Salzburg v Real Madrid Odds

Salzburg are outsiders with odds of 13/2 per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Real Madrid are currently priced as the 1/4 favourites to win in this game, while the draw is seen as a 9/2 shot.

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

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Handicap Betting

Salzburg: +2 – 21/20

Real Madrid -2 @  13/8

Handicap Draw +2 @ 3/1

Salzburg v Real Madrid Preview

Salzburg’s Form

RB had a poor start to the season, which saw them remove Head Coach Pepijn Lijnders at the end of December due to poor performances in both the Champions League and the Austrian Bundesliga. Following the appointment of Thomas Letsch, they finished the season stronger, though finishing second only 2 points behind Sturm Graz.  Though they have 4 points in the tournament, Letsch has claimed they were “disappointed” not to make it 6 from 6

This Red Bull side has become increasingly known for playing their part in developing world-class footballers, with the likes of Haaland, Mané, Adeyemi and Szoboszlai all honoured members of their alumni. The next in the production line is never far away with Gloukh (21), Gadou (18) and Nene (22) all among a myriad of players attracting interest from across Europe.

Salzburg's style of play is high-intensity, pressing-focused, and attack-oriented, emphasising quick transitions and dynamic, vertical football.

Salzburg’s Last Five Results

Salzburg 0-0  Al-Hilal | June 22nd| Draw

Pachuca 1-2 Salzburg | June 18th | Win

Salzburg 4-2 Rapid Wien | May 24th | Win

FC Blau-Weiß Linz 1-2 Salzburg | May 18th | Win

SK Sturm Graz 4-2 Salzburg | May 9th  | Loss

3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss

Real Madrid’s Form

The 24/25 season for Real has been less fruitful than last year, finishing as bridesmaids to better rivals Barcelona in La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España and getting knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal. They had to settle for victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. Real were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Hilal in their opening match but followed that up with a 3-1 win over Pachuca.

Madrid’s Galáctico policy of signing high-profile, world-class players to boost the team's performance and global brand, in a sense, is to the envy of every football fan, though it doesn’t always translate into the most cohesive of sides. This latest line of Superstars Mbappe, Bellingham, Trent and co will be the job of Xabi Alonso to mesh together following his appointment from Leverkusen at the end of last month.

Xabi Alonso's first two games with Real Madrid show a shift to a 4-3-3 formation, emphasising possession-based play, high pressing, and central progression, but the team has yet struggled to be cohesive in their build-up and have shown signs of defensive fragility.

Real Madrid’s Last Five Results

Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca | June 22nd | Win

Real Madrid 1-1 Al-Hilal  | June 18th | Draw

Real Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad | May 24th | Win

Sevilla 0-2 Real Madrid | May 18th | Win

Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca | May 14th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Draw

Salzburg v Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Salzburg’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-2-2)

GK: . Zawieschitzky

RB: Lainer, CB: Gadou, CB: Ramussen, LB: Kratzig

CM: Bidstrup, CM: Diabate

AM: Nene, AM: Gloukh

CF: Oniswo, CF: Baidoo

Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI( 4-3-3)

GK: Courtois

RB: Trent, CB: Rudiger, CB: Huijsen, LB: Garcia

CM: Valverde, CM: Tchouameni, CM: Bellingham

RW: Guler, CF: Mbappe, LW: Vinicius

Salzburg v Real Madrid Head-To-Head Results & Stats

Salzburg wins: 0

Real Madrid wins: 2

Draws: 0

Head-To-Head Results

Real Madrid 5-1 Salzburg  | Champions League | January 22nd, 2025

Salzburg 9-1 Real Madrid | Friendly | August 7th, 2019

Key Players To Watch

Nene Dorgeles - Salzburg

Mali International Nene-Dorgeles (22) could be the next in line for a transfer away from RB Salzburg, the club which he joined in January 2021, signing from French Academy JMG Academy Bamako. He will immediately catch the eye of watchers for his direct, explosive, and creative attacking midfielder or winger, not too dissimilar to Mané.

This season he has scored 15 goals and assisted 9 across 48 games in all competitions, and for this game he is priced at 14/1 to be the first goal scorer and 7/2 to score anytime.

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid

The undisputed main man in this latest line of Real Madrid Galácticos is French international Kylian Mbappé, who made his long-anticipated move from PSG last summer. There were great expectations on his shoulders following the move, but he delivered from his end with 43 Goals and 5 Assists in 56 Matches.

Mbappe missed the opening two games of the Club World Cup due to a stomach flu, but if he returns for this game, he can be gotten at 9/4 to score first or 4/9 to score anytime.

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Salzburg v Real Madrid Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Salzburg 0-2 Real Madrid

Salzburg are a joy to watch and you’re sure to cast your eyes on Superstars of the future when they play.

However, Real already have some of the current Superstars in World Football, and that could be the difference between both sides.

Potential vs The Now, it’ll be an interesting game to see, but I expect Real to be too experienced.

Best Bet: Real Madrid Win + Under 3.5 Total Goals – 13/8

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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