FIFA Club World Cup Score Prediction: Real Madrid Embarrassed for the Second Time

After a humiliating draw against Al Hilal in the opening match, Real Madrid is aiming for its first win when it only has to face Pachuca in the second match of Group H, taking place at 2am on June 23 (Vietnam time).

Real Madrid is facing many problems - Photo: REUTERS

Pachuca is not a strange opponent for Real Madrid, as the two teams just met in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 last December. Real Madrid won 3-0.

The Mexican team is also considered the weakest team in Group H, as shown by their 1-2 loss to Salzburg in the opening match.

But it must be admitted that Pachuca played a good match. The Mexican representative actively played offensively, creating pressure and more opportunities than their opponents. They paid the price for their ineffective attack.

But when facing Real Madrid, things could be different. Pachuca promises to play defensively, hoping to earn 1 point to keep their hopes alive.

Bookmakers rate Real Madrid as superior with a handicap of 1.5 goals for the whole match and 0.5 goals in the first half. The over/under ratio is 3.25 goals for the whole match and 1.5 goals in the first half.

This handicap is quite comfortable if looking at the most recent confrontation between the two teams. But at the present time, Real Madrid is in a messy situation.

Mbappe will continue to be absent because he has not fully recovered, and Real Madrid's attack must now rely on young striker Gonzalo Garcia.

Other stars like Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo have not shown any signs of improving their form in recent months. Meanwhile, new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a huge disappointment.

With such a sad form, Real Madrid will have a hard time if Pachuca plays tight defense. Even the over bet is not comfortable when Real Madrid's attack loses its sharpness. Valverde even missed a penalty against Al Hilal.

Expected lineup:

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, F Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Garcia, Vinicius.

Pachuca: Moreno; Rodriguez, Bauermann, Pereira, Gonzalez; Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino; Dominguez, Rondon, Kennedy.

Prediction: 0-0 draw in first half, 1-1 draw in final.

HUY DANG

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