Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Club World Cup Prediction (23.06.2025)

On June 23, 2025, at 02:00 WIB, Real Madrid and Pachuca will face off at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup. Bookmakers see the Spanish side as the clear favorite. Let’s take a look at the current form of both teams and provide a prediction for the match.

Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach of Real Madrid was rather underwhelming. The team played against Al Hilal, and it’s hard to say whether they underestimated their opponent or simply weren’t taking the tournament seriously. In the first half, Madrid looked lackluster and went into halftime tied 1-1. In the second half, Madrid came out stronger and dominated, but still couldn’t secure a win. Al Hilal defended well, and their goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stood out with a brilliant performance, saving a penalty in stoppage time.

Due to the draw in their opening match, Madrid now needs all three points from this game. It’s not ideal for a coach with high expectations to begin his tenure at the club without a win, especially against supposedly weaker teams.

Pachuca

The Mexican side entered the Club World Cup as the best team in North America, having won the CONCACAF Champions Cup by crushing Columbus Crew 3-0 in the final. This marked Pachuca’s sixth title in that tournament. However, their recent form has been far from impressive. Including their first match at this Club World Cup, they’ve won only 1 of their last 7 games.

In their opening match, Pachuca faced RB Salzburg, considered the weakest European team in the tournament on paper. The match was competitive, and at times, the Mexican side looked stronger. However, they failed to convert that advantage into goals. Salzburg made better use of their chances and won 2-1. In the upcoming match, Pachuca faces one of Europe’s strongest clubs, which, given their current form, doesn’t inspire much hope for a favorable result.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

The teams previously met on December 18, 2024, in the Intercontinental Cup final. Real Madrid won comfortably, 3-0.

Prediction

For the Real Madrid vs Pachuca match, the prediction favors “Los Blancos.” Alonso’s squad will aim to bounce back after an unconvincing performance in their previous game. The difference in quality between the teams is also expected to play a role. Therefore, a recommended bet is Real Madrid to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.78.