Real Madrid and Juventus meet in a high-stakes Club World Cup round-of-16 clash at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Tuesday, with kick-off set for 22:00 GMT+3. With momentum building under Xabi Alonso, Madrid will be aiming to assert their authority against a Juventus side still reeling from a humbling defeat.
Here’s my Real Madrid vs Juventus prediction and betting analysis for this matchup.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Tips
- Real Madrid vs Juventus: Madrid to win & over 2.5 goals ( at Livesport24)
- Real Madrid vs Juventus: Vinicius Junior to score anytime ( at Livesport24)
Real Madrid vs Juventus Odds
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Real Madrid vs Juventus Predictions
Madrid finding their identity under Alonso
There’s a sense of rhythm building in Madrid’s game. After a sluggish start in the group stage, they’ve shifted gears — both in scoreline and style. The 3-1 victory over Pachuca, achieved while playing with ten men for 83 minutes, hinted at resilience. But it was the emphatic 3-0 dismantling of Salzburg that signalled Madrid are beginning to click under Xabi Alonso’s stewardship.
The tactical switch to a 3-5-2 — with expansive wing-backs — offered width and control, and exposed the kind of defensive gaps Juventus struggled to cope with in their 5-2 defeat to Manchester City. With Juve missing key defender Nicolo Savona, Madrid’s fluid front line could find even more joy here.
The Spaniards have cleared the 2.5-goal mark in their last two outings. Given Juventus’ shaky form and Madrid’s upward trajectory, backing Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals looks like a value pick.
Tip: Madrid to win & over 2.5 goals ( at Livesport24)
Vinicius ready to lead the line
In a tournament that’s quickly become a proving ground for Madrid’s attacking options, Vinicius Junior has stepped up. He found the net in the 3-0 win over Salzburg and continues to pose a constant threat, averaging 1.7 shots per game.
Should Alonso stick with the 3-5-2 formation, Vinicius is likely to be paired up front with Gonzalo Garcia, as Kylian Mbappe is expected to start from the bench. That advanced role should hand the Brazilian more chances to stretch Juve’s frail backline.
With 11 La Liga goals and eight in the Champions League last season, Vinicius has the pedigree — and now the platform — to deliver in Miami.
Tip: Vinicius Junior to score anytime ( at Livesport24)
Real Madrid vs Juventus Projected Starting Lineups
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran García; Federico Valverde (C), Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham; Arda Güler, Gonzalo García, Vinícius Júnior.
Juventus
Michele Di Gregorio (GK); Pierre Kalulu, Daniele Rugani, Lloyd Kelly; Alberto Costa, Manuel Locatelli (C), Khephren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso; Francisco Conceição, Kenan Yıldız; Randal Kolo Muani.
