Club World Cup
2025-07-01 - Real Madrid vs Juventus
A Sports Betting Pick by SharpEdge
Football : Club World Cup – Round of 16
Tuesday, July 1 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue : Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
Introduction
Real Madrid face Juventus in Miami with a place in the quarterfinals on the line. Both teams topped their groups but enter this match under contrasting circumstances.
Madrid were commanding in Group H, while Juventus stumbled late with a heavy defeat to Manchester City. Knockout format rules apply: if level after 90 minutes, we go to extra time and then penalties.
Real Madrid
Madrid topped their group with a 3-1 win over Pachuca and a 3-0 win over Salzburg, following a cautious 1-1 draw with Al Hilal. Their squad rotation has been managed well, and star players like Vinícius Jr., Bellingham, and Valverde have hit form at the right time.
Mbappé is expected to be available again after missing earlier group games, while Alaba is out with a calf injury. The team stayed based in Miami throughout the group stage, avoiding travel fatigue.
Juventus
Juve qualified with wins over Al Ain and Wydad but were exposed in a 5-2 defeat to Manchester City in their final group game.
Although they were already through, the scoreline raised doubts. Defensive issues have mounted, with key centre-back Savona out injured.
Juventus still carry a goal threat from Vlahović and Chiesa, but their ability to handle top-tier sides under pressure is unproven in this tournament.
Past Meetings
These two sides have met regularly in European competition, with Madrid prevailing in several high-stakes Champions League ties over the past decade. This is their first Club World Cup meeting.
The Betting Verdict
Madrid are the more balanced, deeper, and fresher side. Juventus’ heavy loss to Man City, plus defensive injury problems, suggests Madrid will dominate possession and chances.
The odds of 1.65 on a Madrid win are fair but don’t offer outstanding value. However, the Asian Handicap line of Real Madrid -1.0 @ 2.07 offers strong appeal.
A 1-goal win returns the stake, a 2+ goal win pays full. Given Real’s tournament momentum and Juve’s vulnerabilities, the edge lies with Los Blancos.
The Pick :
Real Madrid 2-0 Juventus
