Club World Cup Showdown: Real Madrid vs Pachuca – What to Expect
Real Madrid vs Pachuca. Real Madrid head into their Club World Cup clash with a bit of pressure on their shoulders. Xabi Alonso is under the microscope after a tough 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, where Madrid just couldn’t find their rhythm in attack. With Kylian Mbappe sidelined by illness, the offense lacked sharpness. Vinicius Junior couldn’t quite fill the gap, but young Gonzalo Garcia made a name for himself by scoring on his debut.
Pachuca doesn’t have anything to lose and a lot to prove. They lost 2-1 to Salzburg and want to make up for it in one of the tournament’s important games.
Form Guide
Real Madrid – WLWWWD
Madrid got their tournament started with a draw against Al-Hilal in a frustrating effort as they maintained possession for most of the game and had opportunities but could not finish. They had an early advantage thanks to Garcia’s goal, but they drew because their defense only made one mistake.
Last 5 Matches:
- Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal (Club WC)
- Real Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad (LaLiga)
- Sevilla 0-2 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca (LaLiga)
- Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
They hover around two goals per match scored and one allowed. Where they are strong on the offensive side of the ball, they weak on defense.
Pachuca – DLWDLL
Pachuca showed spirit in their 2-1 loss to Salzburg but also exposed some defensive lapses. Their league form has been up and down, but they’ve stayed relatively well-organized overall.
Last 5 Matches:
- Pachuca 1-2 Salzburg (Club WC)
- CF America 2-0 Pachuca (Liga MX Playoff)
- Pachuca 0-0 CF America (Liga MX Playoff)
- Monterrey 1-2 Pachuca (Liga MX)
- Atletico San Luis 2-1 Pachuca (Liga MX)
Recently they’ve had 4 goals scored and 8 goals against in their last five matches.
Predicted Lineups: Real Madrid vs Pachuca
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; F. Garcia, Huijsen, Asencio, Alexander-Arnold; Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham; Vinicius Jr, Gonzalo Garcia, Rodrygo
Unavailable:
- Carvajal (ACL)
- Militão (ACL)
- Camavinga (Tendon)
- Rüdiger, Alaba, Mendy (Meniscus/Muscle issues)
- Endrick (Hamstring)
- Mbappe (Fever)
Pachuca (4-3-3): Moreno; González, Pereira, Bauermann, Rodríguez; Pedraza, Palavecino, Montiel; Kenedy, Rondón, Figueroa
Unavailable:
- Micolta (ACL)
Pachuca’s squad is mostly fit, which gives them room to switch things up tactically.
Players to Watch
Real Madrid
- Gonzalo Garcia
- Vinicius Junior
- Rodrygo
- Jude Bellingham
- Federico Valverde
- Thibaut Courtois
Pachuca
- Bryan Gonzalez
- Kenedy
- Salomon Rondon
- Agustin Palavecino
- Carlos Moreno
Head-to-Head: Real Madrid vs Pachuca
Previous Match:
- Date: December 18, 2024
- Tournament: FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final
- Result: Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca
Madrid ran the show in their only previous meeting. Pachuca couldn’t find the back of the net and will be looking change the situation around in Charlotte.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Odds & Betting Tips
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Odds:
- Real Madrid to win: 1.25
- Draw: 6.50
- Pachuca to win: 10.50
Betting Picks:
- Both Teams to Score – Yes
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- First to Score: Rodrygo or Garcia
- Anytime Scorer: Jude Bellingham
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Match Prediction
Expect an exciting match. Even without some key players, Madrid still has strength on its roster with great talent still available to perform. Expect a strong push from Pachuca as well as an opportunity to score, but Madrid should come through for the victory with options.
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Pachuca
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