RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Preview and Betting Odds

Last Updated on June 24, 2025 10:13 am by Erwin Noguera

The Club World Cup prepares a European showdown to decide the Group H qualifiers as Red Bull Salzburg takes on Real Madrid.

RB Salzburg comes in motivated and dreams of advancing to the next stage by eliminating the Spanish giant, but they need a win to achieve it.

The same goes for Real Madrid, who are coming off a 3-1 victory over Pachuca, showing signs of improvement in their performance.

RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on RB Salzburg?

Red Bull Salzburg is one of those teams that people criticized for qualifying, but they’ve been putting up a fight and are close to reaching the Round of 16. In their first game, they defeated Pachuca 2-1 and then held Al Hilal to a scoreless draw.

A win sends them to the next stage, but a draw could leave them level on points with the Saudi side (if they beat the Mexicans), meaning goal difference would come into play.

The Austrians are surprising many with a squad that averages just 22 years of age. For example, their goalkeeper in both matches has been 18-year-old Christian Zawieschitzy, who is making his debut and has shown great potential. Stefan Lainer (32) and Karim Onisiwo (33) are the only two players over 30 who have seen game time.

Coach Thomas Letsch will be missing three players for this match: Argentine midfielder Nicolás Capaldo, Malian midfielder Moussa Yeo, and Ivorian striker Karim Konaté.

Why Bet on Real Madrid?

Real Madrid began their campaign with uncertainty, and those doubts seemed to resurface in the second match after Raúl Asencio was shown a red card in the 7th minute. However, the Spaniards managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Pachuca.

It was the first win for the ‘Blancos,’ who had drawn 1-1 with Al Hilal in their opening match after Bono saved a penalty from Federico Valverde in the 90+2 minute.They are now in a must-win situation, as a draw combined with an Al Hilal victory could see them eliminated.

It hasn’t been an easy start for Xabi Alonso, whose team has yet to showcase the attractive football expected of them. One of the surprises has been Castilla forward Gonzalo García, who has scored one goal and provided one assist.

Center-back Dean Huijsen has stood out with solid performances in both Club World Cup matches, and Fran García has also impressed on the left flank. Turkish midfielder Arda Güler is showing signs that he’ll be a key player for Alonso this season.

Kylian Mbappé has yet to feature due to stomach issues, while the injury list includes Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy. Additionally, Asencio is suspended.

Final Betting Analysis: RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid

It will be Real Madrid’s history versus RB Salzburg’s youth. While this Madrid side is still a team under construction with Xabi Alonso, they’re composed of players who know how to handle these types of matches and have that international cup mystique. That’s why we believe they’ll come out on top and take the win.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Real Madrid, with their Moneyline at -333, while RB Salzburg sits at +940, and a draw is priced at +524.

The last time these two teams met was on January 22 of this year in the Champions League, where Real Madrid won 5-1 with braces from Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo and another goal from Mbappé. In addition to that match, they’ve played once before, a 2019 friendly in Austria that ended 1-0 in the Spaniard’s favor thanks to a goal by Eden Hazard.

Go for a win for Real Madrid. If you bet $100 at -333, you will gain $30 for a total payout of $130.

RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Betting Pick: Real Madrid