real-madrid-vinijr-rodrygo-getty-cbs.jpg
Getty Images

Real Madrid will face CF Pachuca in a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage clash on Sunday. Los Blancos will try to dominate after being held to a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in the opening group stage match, but they will have to do so without superstar Kylian Mbappe (gastroenteritis). Liga MX side Pachuca will try to stay alive in the competition after falling 2-1 to RB Salzburg on Wednesday. 

Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., is set for 3 p.m. ET. Real Madrid are -380 favorites (risk $380 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Pachuca odds, while Pachuca are +900 underdogs. A draw is priced at +500, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is priced at +120 to score a goal, while Pachuca's over/under for total team corners is 3.5. Before locking in any Pachuca vs. Real Madrid picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say. You can also watch on DAZN (for free).

Sutton was profitable across multiple leagues for SportsLine subscribers in 2023, including the Champions League, English Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and more. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players.

Here are Sutton's best bets for Real Madrid vs. Pachuca on Sunday:

  • Real Madrid -1.5 (-130)
  • Under 3.5 goals (-140)

Real Madrid -1.5 (-130)

The expert expects Los Blancos to control the pace of Sunday's match, even with Mbappe sidelined. Real Madrid won their last meeting against Pachuca 3-0, and thinks the attack led by Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. can propel them to another comfortable victory.

Real Madrid with a -1.5 handicap is listed at -140 at DraftKings Sportsbook, where new users can get $300 in bonus bets on a winning $5 wager with the latest DraftKings promo code:

Under 3.5 goals (-140)

Sutton notes that manager Xabi Alonso puts a heavy emphasis on defense and will use Club World Cup to tighten up this Real Madrid squad before the next La Liga campaign. "Real Madrid limited Al-Hilal's goal-scoring opportunities in the group stage opener, which is why I'm expecting this match to stay Under 3.5 goals," he said.

The Under is listed at -154 at FanDuel Sportsbook, and new users can get $200 in bonus bets if their first $5 bet wins with this FanDuel promo code:

Want more soccer picks for Sunday, June 22?

You've seen Brandt Sutton's best bets for Real Madrid vs. Pachuca. Now, get picks for every game from the experts who are tuned into professional soccer leagues all over the world.