Real Madrid vs Pachuca Predictions

Real Madrid vs Pachuca predictions ahead of this clash in the Club World Cup. Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid start proved shaky, with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal sparking urgency and concern within the squad ahead of their next Club World Cup fixture. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Club World Cup | June 22 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at Bank of America Stadium

Real Madrid vs Pachuca Predictions

Can Real Madrid Silence the Doubters or Will Pachuca Expose the Cracks Again?

• Madrid’s Defensive Unit Is Bare-Boned
  • With six key defenders missing, Madrid conceded over 1.09 non-penalty xG to Al-Hilal and were lucky not to let in more.
• Pachuca Are Creating Plenty of Chances
  • The Mexican side unleashed 17 attempts on goal against Salzburg and forced five saves—this team is not afraid to push forward.
• Both Teams Have Scored in Recent Matches
  • Madrid couldn’t keep Al-Hilal out, and Pachuca found the net against a solid Salzburg side. Both teams have the tools to trouble each other.

Best Bet for Real Madrid vs Pachuca

A sense of unease hovers over Real Madrid as they prepare for a crucial Group H encounter against Mexico’s Pachuca. This isn’t the script the Spanish giants had in mind for the start of their Club World Cup campaign. A stuttering 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal has thrown them into an early pressure cooker, and the tension is impossible to ignore. There’s an undeniable anxiety pulsing through the fanbase, not helped by the absence of Kylian Mbappé, sidelined due to gastroenteritis. His goals, his presence, and his aura were all sorely missed in that opening game—and his return remains uncertain.

Vinicius Junior, the man expected to shoulder the burden, looked lost rather than inspired against the Saudi side. And though Gonzalo Garcia gave Madrid a glimmer of hope with a debut goal, the overall display was far from convincing. New manager Xabi Alonso is still trying to put his stamp on the team, but the romantic narrative of a tactical revolution has met the cold, hard reality of disjointed performances and underwhelming results.

Pachuca, meanwhile, arrive in this clash with nothing to lose and everything to gain. After a spirited but unlucky 2-1 defeat to Salzburg, the Liga MX outfit proved they’re more than just passengers in this tournament. They’re here to cause problems—and if Madrid give them an inch, they’ll take the whole pitch.

Best Bet for Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in throwing the kitchen sink of predictions at you and letting you clean up the mess. One game, one tip—always the best one. And for this showdown at the Club World Cup, the clearest play is Both Teams to Score.

Madrid’s backline is, quite frankly, in tatters. There’s no sugar-coating it. With six regulars missing in defence—Rüdiger, Carvajal, Alaba, Militão, Mendy and Camavinga—Alonso is forced to shuffle the deck and hope someone slots in without combusting. It didn’t work against Al-Hilal, who racked up over 1.09 non-penalty xG and won a penalty. So expecting a clean sheet here? Brave. Possibly delusional.

And Pachuca? Let’s give them credit where it’s due. Against Salzburg, they fired 17 shots and forced five saves out of a highly-rated keeper. Their transitions were sharp, their shape was disciplined, and most importantly—they looked like they belonged. This isn’t a team coming in just to shake hands and swap shirts. Their midfielders move the ball well, the wingers stretch play smartly, and they won’t need many chances to make it count against this makeshift Madrid defence.

On the flip side, Madrid still possess the firepower to trouble anyone. Gonzalo Garcia is clearly confident, and even without Mbappé, the quality in that squad means goals are always a possibility. But control? Organisation? That’s still in progress under Alonso.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa summed up perfectly:

“Real Madrid are too talented not to score, but far too disorganised at the back to keep a clean sheet. Backing both teams to find the net is not just sensible—it’s the only logical option given the circumstances.”

Until Alonso steadies this defence and gets his key men back, Madrid are going to be in wild, open-ended battles.

Predicted Correct Score: Real Madrid 2-1 Pachuca

Madrid are under pressure to deliver, and while they should have enough individual quality to scrape the win, Pachuca won’t go quietly. The Mexicans have the belief and the tactical structure to get on the scoresheet again, but the Spanish giants will likely edge it with a moment or two of brilliance. Expect a nervy 2-1 win for Alonso’s men—three points, yes, but not without a few palpitations for the Madrid faithful.

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