Epic Clash: Real Madrid Battles Juventus in Last 16 Showdown

The Club World Cup Round of 16 promises an exhilarating face-off at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium: Real Madrid vs. Juventus. This matchup pits two legendary European teams against each other, with a spot in the quarter-finals on the line.

Xabi Alonso is ushering in a fresh chapter for Madrid, skillfully mixing seasoned players with rising talents like Arda Guler and Gonzalo Garcia. Los Blancos remain unbeaten in the tournament, and with Endrick back from injury and the prospect of Mbappe joining soon, they are keenly focused on reaching the next round.

On the other hand, Juventus secured second place in their group, having faced a significant defeat against Manchester City, who triumphed 5-2. This loss set up a challenging encounter with Real Madrid. However, for a team eager to capture its first international trophy since 1996, this match presents a prime chance to defy expectations and showcase the Old Lady’s legacy.

Betfair has placed Madrid as the favorites at 5/6 to win in regulation time, while Juventus is considered an underdog at 7/2. The odds for a draw stand at 14/5.

The Sporting News shares odds and predictions to enhance your betting experience for the match.

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Matchup Overview: Real Madrid vs. Juventus Predictions, Tips, and Odds

Real Madrid to Score First: 4/6 (Betway)

The match is expected to begin with a cautious approach from both Real Madrid and Juventus. However, once the first half progresses beyond the half-hour mark, Los Blancos are known to accelerate their game. In all three group stage matches, Madrid found the net just before half-time, with goals from Gonzalo Garcia, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr. If past patterns continue, there’s strong potential for Madrid to open the scoring late in the first half again.

Over 2.5 Total Goals: 8/11 (Betway)

This encounter between two top European clubs suggests the likelihood of a high-scoring affair. Juventus has showcased notable offensive power during the group stages, only outscored by Manchester City and Bayern Munich, netting 11 goals in three matches. Similarly, Real Madrid also displayed offensive depth, scoring three goals in matches against Pachuca and Salzburg. Historically, their past five meetings have featured at least three goals, and recent outings for Juventus have followed suit. Prepare for an exciting contest.

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Real Madrid vs. Juventus Expected Lineups and Team Updates

Kylian Mbappe missed the opening match due to gastroenteritis and sat out all group matches. However, he has returned to training and is expected to be available for the knockout stage. Gonzalo Garcia has stepped up significantly in his absence, but it remains to be seen if he’ll retain his starting position once Mbappe reenters the fold.

Endrick is also back in the mix for Real Madrid after recovering from a hamstring injury. Additionally, Antonio Rudiger has returned from a knee injury that cut his league season short, and Raul Asencio is available again after serving a one-game suspension for a red card against Pachuca.

Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy continue to be sidelined due to long-term injuries.

• Real Madrid’s probable XI (4-4-2 diamond, left to right): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler — Vinicius Jr, Mbappe.

Injured: Endrick (hamstring, questionable), Carvajal (knee), Camavinga (muscle), Mendy (muscle)
Suspended: None

Juventus’ captain Manuel Locatelli made a comeback from an ankle injury in their match against Wydad and returned to the starting lineup against Manchester City, sending Khephren Thuram to the bench.

Young star Kenan Yildiz scored twice against Wydad to tally three goals in the tournament, but was rotated during the City match, with Dusan Vlahovic finding the net, prompting a selection dilemma up front. Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani are also pushing for a spot as Igor Tudor tries to determine his best attacking lineup.

Defender Nicolo Savona suffered an injury in Orlando and will be unable to continue in the World Cup.

• Juventus’ projected XI (3-4-2-1, left to right): Di Gregorio (GK) — Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly — Costa, McKennie, Locatelli, Kostic — N. Gonzalez, Koopmeiners — Yildiz.

Injured: Savona (ankle), Perin (hand), Cabal (knee), Bremer (knee)
Suspended: None
On a yellow card: Conceicao, Cambiaso, McKennie, Gatti, Thuram, Kalulu

Score Predictions for Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Here are some of the top predicted outcomes for this exciting Club World Cup clash, according to Betfair.