When: 22:00
Where: Club World Cup 2025, Quarterfinals

Real Madrid
The Spanish club is undergoing a transformation and is gradually adapting to Xabi Alonso's style of play. In recent matches, Real has played cautiously but effectively – the 1-0 victory against Juventus in the Round of 16 showed they can control the game without spectacular offensive actions. Young players like Gonzalo García, who scored the decisive goal, and Jude Bellingham, who plays a key role in midfield, are especially important. The return of Kylian Mbappé to the bench after illness opens up additional options, but the coach is opting for a cautious integration. Defensive weak spots caused by injuries to Alba, Mendy, and Camavinga are offset by the reliability of Rüdiger and Höysén.

Borussia Dortmund
The German club is showing clear progress under the leadership of Niko Kovač. Borussia has won three of four tournament matches, including a narrow 2-1 victory over Monterrey with a brace from Seru Girassi. The absence of Job Bellingham due to suspension is a major disadvantage, as his physical presence in the defensive midfield is very important. Kovač relies on Adeyemi’s speed and Brandt’s creativity, but the defense, with players like Süle and Anton, sometimes struggles under high pressing.

Injuries
Real Madrid still misses David Alba, Camavinga, Mendy, and Endrik. For Borussia Dortmund, besides Job Bellingham's suspension, the availability of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Emre Can, and Schlotterbeck is uncertain due to injuries or transfer uncertainties.

Head-to-Head
In the last five encounters, Real Madrid won four times, including a clear 5-2 victory in the 2024 Champions League group stage. The only draw (2-2) was back in 2016. Dortmund rarely find an answer to Real’s defense, which concedes an average of 2.5 goals per game.

Match Prediction
Borussia Dortmund will try to play a fast game, which benefits Real, as Vinícius and Güler can capitalize on counters. Dortmund’s defense is vulnerable on the wings, where Alexander-Arnold and Fran García can create advantages. Although Girassi and Adeyemi provide offensive sparks, the balance and experience of Real Madrid in decisive matches dominates. Therefore, a win for Real Madrid is the logical and promising bet with odds of 1.65.

My tip: Real Madrid to win (1.65)

When: 20:00
Where: Norway. Eliteserien

Kristiansund
Kristiansund is currently ranked 9th with 17 points from 13 games. The record of 17 goals scored and 19 conceded is unconvincing. The form curve of the last five matches is like a rollercoaster: draw, win, two losses, and another win. Defensively, the team appears vulnerable, often losing their positions, which particularly becomes a problem against fast counterattacks. Tactically, they alternate between 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 systems, with offensive actions mainly based on individual efforts. At home, the necessary security is lacking, reflected in only 8% of clean sheets.

Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt, despite having played fewer games, occupies fifth place with 19 points and an impressive goal difference of 24:10. The last five matches show three wins and two losses, underlining their quick recovery ability. The team operates as an offensive machine with high pressing, quick passing, and precise runs. They mostly play in 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 systems with strong wing play and efficient finishing. Defensively they appear solid, with 60% clean sheets, and any occasional free spaces are quickly compensated.

Injuries
Kristiansund has some absences, including Adrian Kurd Roenning with a contusion and Michael Lansing, who will be out until the end of 2025 with a knee injury. These losses particularly affect the already unstable defense. Bodø/Glimt is expected to have a full squad without missing important players, which represents a significant advantage.

Direct meetings
In the last five head-to-head encounters, Bodø/Glimt clearly dominated with five wins, including high-scoring results like 4-0, 4-2, 5-0, 2-0, and 3-0. Kristiansund often appeared helpless and could rarely resist. Bodø/Glimt scored at least twice in each match, confirming their offensive superiority against this opponent.

Game forecast
Considering the current form of both teams and the defensive vulnerabilities on each side, it seems highly likely that both teams will score. Bodø/Glimt remains a dominant attacking force, but Kristiansund has recently shown the ability to create chances even against stronger opponents. Bodø/Glimt’s defense is not flawless, which could allow Kristiansund to find the net. Given the stats and recent performances, the bet “Both Teams to Score: Yes” (1.50) appears to be well-reasoned and promising.

My tip: Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.50)

Wann: 14:00
Wo: Norwegische Eliteserien

Ham-Kam
Ham-Kam zeigt in den letzten Spielen eine stabile und durchaus kämpferische Leistung. Mit zwei Siegen, zwei Unentschieden und nur einer Niederlage aus den letzten fünf Partien hat die Mannschaft ihren Rhythmus gefunden und weiß, wie sie Ergebnisse einfahren kann. Taktisch setzt Ham-Kam auf eine Formation mit drei Innenverteidigern, um defensive Stabilität zu gewährleisten und schnelle Konter zu ermöglichen. Allerdings neigt das Team dazu, im Mittelfeld zu passiv zu wirken, was Vorhersagbarkeit in ihren Angriffen erzeugt und bei hohem Druck zu Ballverlusten in gefährlichen Zonen führt. Zuhause spielt Ham-Kam selbstbewusst, doch die defensive Absicherung könnte gegen offensive Gegner problematisch werden.

Brann
Brann präsentiert sich als sehr offensivstarkes und unbeständiges Team, das entweder gewinnt oder verliert, aber selten unentschieden spielt. Mit drei Siegen und zwei Niederlagen aus den letzten fünf Matches verfolgt Brann eine aggressive Spielweise mit hohem Pressing und schneller, dynamischer Spielgestaltung, vor allem über die Flügel. Dies birgt jedoch Risiken, da die Abwehr dadurch manchmal zu hoch steht und Räume für schnelle Gegenangriffe lässt. Verletzungsbedingt muss Brann jedoch auf mehrere wichtige Spieler verzichten, was die taktische Flexibilität und die defensive Stabilität einschränkt. Trotzdem wird Brann auch auswärts versuchen, das Spiel aktiv zu gestalten und Druck aufzubauen.

Verletzungen
Bei Brann gibt es mehrere verletzte Leistungsträger, darunter F. Pallesen Knudsen (Knie), Niklas Castro (Rücken), Jonas Torsvik (Leiste), Sakarias Opsahl (Rücken) sowie N. Jensen Wassberg (Knie, Rückkehr erst Ende 2025). Diese Ausfälle belasten die personelle Tiefe und könnten gerade im Defensivbereich zu Problemen führen. Ham-Kam hat ebenfalls Ausfälle, allerdings deutlich weniger gravierend: Ola Nikolai Rye (Prellung) und Markus Johnsgaard (Knöchel, Rückkehr erwartet im August 2025).

Direkte Begegnungen
Die Historie der direkten Begegnungen zwischen Ham-Kam und Brann ist nicht tiefgehend genug für eine aussagekräftige Analyse, oder die bisherigen Spiele liegen zu weit zurück, um als Referenz für die aktuelle Form zu dienen. Daher stützen wir uns auf die aktuellen Leistungsdaten und taktischen Beobachtungen der Teams.

Prognose für das Spiel
This match promises to be an intense encounter with an open flow. Both teams play with an attacking mindset, while also showing recurring defensive vulnerabilities. Despite injury issues, Brann is expected to maintain their aggressive playing style, while Ham-Kam remains a threat at home with quick transitions and counterattacks. Given the offensive strengths on both sides and defensive weaknesses, it is highly likely that both teams will find the net. Therefore, the bet “Both Teams to Score: Yes” (1.55) is a fitting and well-supported option for this match.

Mein Tipp: Both Teams To Score: Yes (1.55)

When: 17:30
Where: Swedish Allsvenskan

Hammarby
Hammarby is currently not just a team, but an emerging frontrunner, occupying second place in the league with 30 points from 14 games and a strong goal difference of 25:9. The team dominates especially at home through intense high pressing football, quick combinations in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, and dangerous wing attacks. Their play is characterized by midfield control and dominant offensive actions, although they sometimes struggle with the final pass against deep-lying opponents. Overall, Hammarby operates with double the energy and fan support in front of their home crowd.

Vernamo
Vernamo is the exact opposite. The team at the bottom of the table has only 4 points from 13 games without a single win and shows a goal difference of 11:24. Their play often appears uninspired, lacking targeted offense, and their defense is porous and unstable. Tactically, they mostly operate with 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 systems, which do not work due to large gaps and lack of pressing. Psychologically, Vernamo also shows great weakness, reflected in a lack of confidence and impact. Particularly away from home, the team remains without hope of reversing their negative streak.

Injuries
Currently, there are no injured or suspended players on either team, so Hammarby can field a full-strength lineup. Unfortunately, this is no excuse for Vernamo, as they must manage with their own squad.

Head-to-Head Matches
The recent direct encounters show an overwhelming dominance by Hammarby with a clear 3-0 victory in August 2024, while Vernamo has occasionally achieved successes like a 2-1 or 2-0 away win. However, these results relate to an entirely different season and team form, which are no longer comparable today. The current condition of both teams therefore allows only one realistic conclusion: Hammarby is currently the clearly superior team.

Match Prediction
Due to Hammarby's clear superiority in form, tactics, and confidence, as well as Vernamo's weak performance, catastrophic league position, and lack of qualities in defense and offense, only one prediction applies. Hammarby will dominate the game and win by at least two goals. Bookmakers reflect this with odds of 1.33 for a Hammarby victory, which is very realistic. This bet offers an excellent value proposition based on the facts.

My tip: Hammarby win (1.33)