As the clock ticks towards 23:00 on 5 July 2025, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will transform into a cauldron of football fervor. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund clash in the Quarter Finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, with Real Madrid favored to win. The weather calls for overcast clouds, a temperature of 23°C, and minimal wind—a perfect setting for an intense showdown.
Real Madrid enters with a solid form (WWWDW), boasting 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games. Their top scorer, Gonzalo Garcia, leads with 3 goals. Borussia Dortmund, unbeaten in 4 consecutive tournament matches, also showcases a strong form (WWWDW) with Serhou Guirassy netting 3 goals this season.
Match facts:
- Borussia Dortmund have scored most goals in the 31-45 minute interval this season.
- Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund’s top scorers both have 3 goals in the tournament.
- Borussia Dortmund concede 1.3 goals on average.
Expect Real Madrid to edge out a win, possibly keeping a clean sheet against a resilient Dortmund side.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Tip
The recommended tip is for Real Madrid to win to nil. With Real Madrid’s solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals in their last 4 matches, they have shown remarkable improvement across all departments.
Additionally, Borussia Dortmund, while resilient, lacks the standout strikers and midfielders that Real Madrid boasts. This makes a clean sheet victory for Real Madrid a highly probable outcome.
- Real Madrid’s defense has been rock-solid, with 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
- Dortmund’s defense has been leakier, conceding 1.3 goals on average this season.
- Real Madrid’s firepower in attack is superior, with standout players capable of breaking down Dortmund’s defense.