Real Madrid vs Pachuca. There is some anxiety in the air as Real Madrid prepares for their upcoming Club World Cup match.  With Al-Hilal in a difficult 1-1 tie, Xabi Alonso is under pressure.  The attack didn’t work without Kylian Mbappe, who is ill.  Although Vinicius Junior made an effort to step up, Gonzalo Garcia, a new player, made headlines by scoring on his debut.

Pachuca comes into this one with nothing to lose and plenty to prove. They’re still stinging from a 2-1 defeat to Salzburg and will want to bounce back in a big way.

Form Guide

Real Madrid – WLWWWD

Madrid dominated possession but was unable to complete their chances in a draw with Al-Hilal to start the campaign.  Garcia’s early goal gave them a strong start, but they forfeited the game due to a defensive blunder.

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’re averaging around two goals per game but still giving up chances at the back.

Pachuca – DLWDLL

Even if their defense appeared unsteady at times, Pachuca put up a fight in their close defeat to Salzburg.  Despite their inconsistent domestic performance, the team’s general structure remains strong.

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)

They’ve managed 4 goals in their last five matches while conceding 8.

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 (Injuries)
• Endrick (Hamstring)
• Mbappe (Fever)

Pachuca (4-3-3): Moreno; González, Pereira, Bauermann, Rodríguez; Pedraza, Palavecino, Montiel; Kenedy, Rondón, Figueroa

Unavailable:

• Micolta (ACL)

Pachuca has most of their squad available, giving them flexibility to adjust their setup.

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:

• December 18, 2024, FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final (Real Madrid-Pachuca 3-0)

Madrid dominated the last time these teams met. Pachuca will be motivated to improve this time in Charlotte after failing to get on the scoresheet.

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

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• Both Teams to Score – Yes
• Over 2.5 Total Goals
• First Goal Scorer: Rodrygo or Garcia
• Anytime Scorer: Jude Bellingham

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Match Prediction

This should be a fun one. Real Madrid has the firepower to win even with some important players out. Pachuca will put up a strong fight and may even score, but Madrid should prevail because of their depth.

Predicted score: Pachuca 2-1 Real Madrid

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