Monterrey is carrying the hopes of an entire nation as the lone Mexican side still standing in the 2025 Club World Cup.
After going toe-to-toe with European heavyweights Inter and River Plate, and emerging unbeaten, the dream of a quarterfinal berth is alive and well. On Tuesday at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Rayados will try to punch their ticket to the final eight when they face German giants Borussia Dortmund.
The turnaround under head coach Domènec Torrent has been striking. The Spaniard has injected belief into a team that had faltered under Martín Demichelis, and veteran defender Sergio Ramos, fully fit and anchoring the back line through all three matches. It'll be Monterrey's first-ever meeting with a German opponent, and they’re eager to prove they belong on this stage.
Dortmund, on the other hand, arrive with the pressure that comes with being a European powerhouse. But their group stage campaign left much to be desired, a lackluster scoreless draw with Fluminense and wins only against lower-tier sides Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan Hyundai. Tuesday offers a chance to finally flex their muscles against a more competitive side.
Dafa odds list Dortmund as the favorite at 1.74 to win in regulation, with 1.38 odds to advance. Monterrey’s odds to win sit at 5.26, and 3.40 to qualify. A draw after 90 minutes comes in at 4.13.
The Sporting News presents odds and predictions to bet and make the match more exciting.
Monterrey vs. Borussia Dortmund prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Both Teams to Score in the First Half: 4.10 (Dafa)
All signs point to a lively first 45 minutes between Monterrey and Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta. Monterrey has made a habit of striking early — in every game where they’ve found the net recently (except their 0-0 draw with River Plate), they’ve opened the scoring before the break.
On the other side, Dortmund have been fast starters too, going into halftime with the lead in eight of their last nine matches. With both sides showing early attacking intent, this pick offers solid value for bettors looking for action-packed football right from kickoff.
Serhou Guirassy 2+ Shots on Target: 2.21 (Dafa)
He’s been the focal point of Dortmund’s front line all year — and it’s easy to see why. Serhou Guirassy, the prolific Guinean striker, came into the Club World Cup having bagged an astonishing 34 goals in 45 appearances this year. While he’s yet to fully light up this tournament (just one goal so far, against Mamelodi Sundowns), he’s never far from a big moment.
Against Ulsan, Guirassy tested the keeper four times, and added three more shots on target versus Sundowns. With odds like these and his knack for finding the target, betting on Guirassy to stay active in front of goal is a smart play.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey predicted lineups, team news
Bellingham’s electric start in black and yellow has offered a silver lining as Dortmund prepare to part ways with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who’s all but packed for Stamford Bridge following a reported £55 million agreement with Chelsea.
The young winger was already left out of the win over Ulsan as transfer chatter swirled, but Dortmund didn’t miss a beat. Julian Brandt, nursing a fractured wrist from the clash with Fluminense, made a surprise cameo off the bench, showing he’s not quite ready to ride the pine.
Whether the playmaker is tossed straight back into the fire remains to be seen, but the German giants aren’t short on firepower. Maximilian Beier, Giovanni Reyna, and Julien Duranville are all waiting in the wings, literally and figuratively, to inject pace and punch into the final third if fresh legs are needed.
- Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini — Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson — Adeyemi, Bellingham — Guirassy.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Monterrey will have a familiar face back in the fold as Jorge Rodriguez returns from suspension, having watched the Urawa demolition from the sidelines thanks to too many entries in the referee’s notebook.
Even so, after steamrolling their way through the final group match, manager Domenec Torrent might not be in any rush to tinker with a winning recipe. That likely spells another stint on the bench for ex-La Liga headliners Lucas Ocampos and Sergio Canales, both of whom were surplus to requirements during the Urawa rout.
Holding down the backline with his trademark swagger, Sergio Ramos continues to defy Father Time. With 40 candles nearly on his birthday cake, the Real Madrid legend remains the beating heart of Monterrey’s defense—and wears the captain’s armband like a badge of honor.
- Monterrey predicted XI (4-3-1-2, right to left): Andrada (GK) — Chavez, Medina, Ramos, Arteaga — Deossa, Rodriguez, Torres — Corona — Berterame, Alvarado.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Monterrey vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Dafa.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 6.80 |
| B. Dortmund 1-0 | 7.60 |
| B. Dortmund 2-1 | 8.00 |
| B. Dortmund 2-0 | 8.00 |
| Draw 0-0 | 12.00 |
| Monterrey 1-0 | 14.00 |
How to watch Monterrey vs. Borussia Dortmund in Club World Cup action
- Date: Wednesday, July 2
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States
- Time: 6:30 a.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: DAZN
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