Match for the World Cup quarter finals, at the MetLife Stadium, in New York. In case the score after the end of 90 minutes is tied, extra time follows, and after that (if necessary) a penalty shootout.
Key Facts
- These two have faced each other 16 times in the past. Real Madrid have won 8 of them, Dortmund have won 3, and 5 ended as draws.
- Real are 7 games unbeaten, having scored first in six consecutive matches.
- Dortmund have scored 6 of their 7 FCWC goals in the first half, and they have not scored past the 60th minute.
Betting Tip Real Madrid - Dortmund
Both teams have shown they prefer to play attacking football and try to outscore their opponents. Neither is particularly adept defensively, something that bodes well for both teams scoring. BTTS is an attractive option at 1.65.
- Betting tip: BTTS
- Odds: 1.65 (at the time of writing)
- Stake: 5
Real Madrid
Following the surprising 1-1 draw versus Al Hilal in the premiere, Real Madrid locked in and have now won three straight. The first two were comfortable wins over Pachuca and Salzburg, followed by a 1-0 knockout win over Juventus.
Xabi Alonso’s side has what it takes to reach the semis, facing either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain. It won’t be easy, and Madrid’s inability to score in the first third of the game might complicate things.
Out of the 8 goals they have scored in this tournament, a whopping 5 came between minutes 30 and 45. Considering the fact that Dortmund will likely have a defensive approach, we expect more of the same. Yet Real Madrid will be in the driver’s seat for this game.
They have won 6 of their last 7 matches (drawing the other one), and their last defeat came nearly two months ago in the 4-3 loss to Barcelona on May 11.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund have not faced any particularly dominant teams so far in the tournament. Fluminense, Sundowns, Ulsan, and Monterrey are a far cry from a team like Real Madrid, and this will be the first big challenge for Borussia. The question is: will Dortmund try to out-score their opponents, as they’ve done so far in this competition, or will they approach this game with a defensive mindset?
At the end of the day, they might have to go with the latter, considering Real’s quality.
Just as the Madrid side, Dortmund are running an impressive unbeaten streak. They have not suffered a defeat since April 9, when they were demolished by Barcelona 4-0. In 11 games since, they’ve either won or drawn.
Their m.o. so far has been to try and score first, as 6 of their 7 goals in the tournament came in the first 45’, and they have not managed to score after the hour mark.
