July 1, 2025
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Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday | 19:00 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Club World Cup Last 16
Real Madrid meet Juventus in a heavyweight Round of 16 clash at the Club World Cup in Miami. Both sides have shown flashes of brilliance and moments of vulnerability, setting up a knockout tie full of history and attacking promise.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction
Madrid topped Group H unbeaten (W2-D1-L0), scoring seven and conceding just twice. They were a little chaotic at times, drawing with Al Hilal after missing a late penalty, riding their luck in a 3-1 win over Pachuca despite losing the xG, but finishing strongly with a composed 3-0 win over Salzburg.
Juventus finished W2-D0-L1, hitting 11 goals but leaking six. They were clinical but not always convincing, hammering Al Ain 5-0 from just 1.62 xG and beating Wydad 4-1 despite minimal chances. But a 5-2 loss to Man City showed just how open they can be when pressed.
Madrid have looked the more stable side when it matters, with a tighter defensive shape. Juventus have the firepower but can’t afford to be as loose here, if they are, Madrid’s midfield should create enough chances to see them through.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction & Odds
Bookies back Madrid to progress: they’re 1.81 favourites, Juve sit at 4.00, with the draw at 3.65. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is 1.85, reflecting how open this could be.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Head to Head
A true European classic- they’ve met 21 times, with Madrid edging it 10 wins to nine, plus two draws. Goals are always close too (26 for Madrid, 25 for Juve). Knockout drama has defined this rivalry: the 1998 UCL final, the 2017 final, and the tight 2018 quarter-final. Since 2005, Juve edge the match-up 7-6 with two draws, but Madrid have been more solid defensively in the big moments.
Players to Watch: Valverde to Pull the Trigger
Federico Valverde’s shot numbers make him a key angle. He’s cleared 1.5 shots in every Club World Cup game so far (4, 2, 3) and he’s averaging 3+ per match across his last six in all comps. If Madrid dominate possession, expect Valverde to pull the trigger from range, 2 shots at 1.86 looks a strong play.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (3‑5‑2): Courtois; Tchouameni, Rudiger, Huijsen; Fran Garcia, Valverde, Bellingham, Arda Guler, Alexander-Arnold; Vinicius, Gonzalo García
Juventus (3‑4‑2‑1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kelly, Kalulu; Costa, Locatelli, McKennie, Kostic; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners; Kolo Muani
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Expect goals. Juventus’ three group games produced 17 goals. Madrid’s saw nine. Combined: 4.3 goals per game. Five of the six games went over 2.5 goals and four had both teams scoring. Neither side has kept it tight — Madrid’s only comfort was against Salzburg.
Juventus have firepower but look fragile. Madrid has the control, but has looked open when pushed. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals feels like a solid route.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Both teams to score & Over 2.5 goals — 1.85
✅ Federico Valverde- 2 shots — 1.86
Odds correct at time of writing.
