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Topping Group H will be on the line as Austrian club Salzburg and Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid clash in the Matchday Three fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Friday early morning UK time. This match will be played at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia as the Red Bulls and Los Blancos look to top their group ahead of bigger clashes in the knockouts. Read further to find more about our predictions.
Real Madrid currently top the group on goal difference, and that will remain the same if this match ends in a draw. Salzburg will be out if they lose and Al Hilal win against Pachuca, so they need at least a point to be sure of progression.
Teams from this group will clash with Juventus or Manchester City in the round of 16, so winning this match before the knockouts will be a morale booster. Interestingly, these sides met in the UEFA Champions League earlier this season, and Madrid crushed Salzburg 5-1. Can they repeat the feat and storm confidently into the knockouts? Keep reading to find out more about the teams, their line-ups, and their chances in our predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Salzburg v Real Madrid Match
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9.5 | 5.75 | 1.3 |
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10 | 6.5 | 1.29 |
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8.5 | 5.8 | 1.3 |
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7.5 | 6 | 1.3 |
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9.5 | 6.25 | 1.26 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Salzburg and Real Madrid?
Our prediction for the Salzburg vs Real Madrid match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/06/2025 between Salzburg and Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.17% for a win of Salzburg against Real Madrid with odds of 10 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Salzburg vs Real Madrid is 14.66% with odds of 6.5 at Betfred.
- Our prediction model gives a 50.18% chance ⭐ for a win of Real Madrid vs Salzburg with odds of 1.32 at 22bet.
Salzburg vs Real Madrid Form
Salzburg and Real Madrid's standings in the FIFA Club World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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2
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Salzburg and Real Madrid Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
18 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
24 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
18 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
9 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
4 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
24 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
4 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
23 Apr 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
13 Apr 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
6 Apr 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
18 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
9 May 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
27 Apr 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
20 Apr 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
30 Mar 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
18 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
24 May 2025 - LaLiga
18 May 2025 - LaLiga
14 May 2025 - LaLiga
11 May 2025 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
18 Jun 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup
24 May 2025 - LaLiga
14 May 2025 - LaLiga
4 May 2025 - LaLiga
20 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 May 2025 - LaLiga
11 May 2025 - LaLiga
26 Apr 2025 - Copa del Rey
23 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
13 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
8 Apr 2025 - Champions League
Salzburg vs Real Madrid Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
Salzburg - Real Madrid: Form Analysis
Salzburg were held to a 0-0 draw by Al Hilal in their last match, as they failed to build on a 2-1 win over Pachuca on matchday one. This draw also ended their three-game winning run, a mini-streak that saw them score eight goals in three matches.
It was the first time they failed to score in 17 matches, so the Austrians will look to find the net once again. It is their poor record against top opposition from Europe that doesn’t bode well, as Salzburg have struggled against big clubs.
Salzburg lost seven of their recent eight UEFA Champions League matches.
That included a 5-1 defeat to Real Madrid, who won 3-1 against Mexico’s Pachuca on matchday two. This was preceded by a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in the matchday one fixture.
Four points and a better goal difference give a slight edge to Madrid in progressing into the knockouts. A draw could see three teams tied on five points each, and Madrid wouldn’t want to complicate things.
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Salzburg vs Real Madrid last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Salzburg & Real Madrid Squad Analysis
Midfielder Takumu Kawamura had a knee injury in training before their Al Hilal match and has left the squad. Barring his absence, the only other notable loss is the injury to regular goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
That leaves the 18-year-old Christian Zawieschitzky to continue under the sticks in their 4-4-2 formation. They used the same strategy in the 5-1 loss at Santiago Bernabeu earlier in the season, which means winger Oscar Gloukh will be under pressure to add to his tally of two goals from his last three club games.
Kylian Mbappe remains a doubt for Real Madrid.
The French forward is still recovering from gastroenteritis and is yet to feature in this tournament. That’s one big loss for new manager Xabi Alonso, as Mbappe had 12 goals in eight matches for club and country coming into this tournament.
Alonso has already tried out two versions of his system in this tournament, with Madrid lining up in 4-2-1-3 vs Al Hilal and 4-1-2-3 against Pachuca. Either way, they need a change at the back, as Raul Asencio was sent off against Pachuca and will serve his suspension here. Gonzalo Garcia could continue to lead the attack in Mbappe’s absence.
Most goals and assists
Salzburg
Real Madrid
K. Onisiwo
(1 Goals)
, 
O. Gloukh
(1 Goals)
Rodrygo
(2 Goals)
, 
J. Bellingham
(2 Goals)
M. Bidstrup
(1 Assists)
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V. Sulzbacher
(1 Assists)
V. Junior
(1 Assists)
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Rodrygo
(1 Assists)
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B. Diaz
(1 Assists)
, 
F. Garcia
(1 Assists)
,
G. Torres
(1 Assists)
Salzburg - Real Madrid Key Points
- In nine of Salzburg’s last 11 matches including matchday one in this competition, both teams scored goals.
- Salzburg scored in 16 of their last 17 matches, including in a 2-1 win over Pachuca on matchday one.
- Six of Real Madrid’s last eight fixtures returned goals from both teams of the day, including both games in this competition.
- Real Madrid scored in their last 12 consecutive matches.
- Madrid won 5-1 when the sides met in January in the UEFA Champions League.
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Our Salzburg vs Real Madrid Prediction
Madrid have a slight edge in terms of topping the group, as they can do that by drawing with Salzburg. The Austrians, on the other hand, need to win to jump above their Spanish counterparts. Los Blancos have a star-studded offensive team and are likely to keep scoring, although questions remain over their defensive performances. Since the turn of the year, Madrid have conceded in 27 of their 39 matches in all competitions and are likely to do so again. That’s why our Salzburg vs Real Madrid prediction is both teams to score.
Salzburg vs Real Madrid - Other Interesting Predictions
Jude Bellingham to score anytime
When the sides met earlier in the season in January, it was a high-scoring win for Madrid, a 5-1 result. Jude Bellingham assisted their first two goals in that match but will look to get on the scoring sheet this time. He did score against Pachuca in Madrid’s last match and looks set to do so here again.
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Salzburg vs Real Madrid match : Frequently asked questions
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The qualified teams from this group will meet the top two teams from Group G. Juventus and Manchester City are fighting to top the group at the moment and the winner of Group H will meet the runners-up of Group G. While both Juventus and Manchester City represent a tough fixture going forward, winning the group will give a morale boost going into the knockouts.
That said, neither team is yet confirmed of their spot in the knockouts. Madrid have a slight edge in terms of goal difference, but a draw here and a win for Al Hilal against Pachuca will see three teams tied on five points. Salzburg know that they can be knocked out if they lose and Al Hilal win, so expect both Madrid and Salzburg to give their all in this fixture.
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