A continental clash is in the air as at the FIFA Club World Cup, with Mexican club Pachuca facing Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg in the Group H. The match is set to kick off on Wednesday, 18th June 2025,at 6:00-PM CET. The game, being played at a neutral ground in the United States, is also a first competitive encounter between the two clubs.
Due to their antecedent advantage as favourites to clinch the group, the battle over the available second place is open. There is a high chance that this game could be the one to determine who will be joining Real Madrid to the next phase. Learn more about the odds, preview, and predictions of this all-or-nothing clash in Group H of the Club World Cup.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Pachuca vs RB Salzburg:
Pachuca vs RB Salzburg Preview
This is the first appearance of Red Bull Salzburg in the Club World Cup. The Austrian giants have been champions of their domestic league every year since 2013 but are yet to leave their mark in this competition. Salzburg went to play European continental tournaments for four straight years and repeatedly did well in these years, winning them the place as the lowest qualifying team of UEFA. Calling themselves Los Tuzos (“The Gophers”), Pachuca have been in the international limelight many times.
The Mexican team is led by the red-hot streak of Salomon Rondón, who was the top scorer for Pachuca in the Liga MX. After scoring 15 and assisting 5 goals, in the 2024-25 season, he was directly involved in more goals than any other player on the league. He also made 102 shots, which were more than twice as many as any of his teammates; that speaks volumes of his dominance in the attack.
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Salzburg goes into the competition without the incredible pressure but with a lot of talent to go by. They have their star player, Oscar Gloukh, who scored 11 goals with 8 assists in all competitions the previous year. He was the highest goal scorer for the team, and just two players in the Austrian Bundesliga had more assists than he did (8).
Pachuca vs RB Salzburg Under/Over Predictions
Total Goals Over 2.5 @ -115 as per FanDuel:
Both teams boast highly prolific wingers and a vulnerable backline, and neither side is known for overly conservative tactics. This match will not only be a tactical battle but a fight to stay alive in a group that also contains Al Hilal and Real Madrid. In a fixture that could be decisive in giving momentum to Group H qualification, expect goals from both ends.
Salomón Rondón to score anytime @ +135 as per FanDuel:
The former Premier League striker has been Pachuca’s go-to man all season and is familiar with playing in North American conditions. With his aerial ability and clinical finishing, he’ll be the primary threat to Salzburg’s defence.
Oscar Gloukh to assist anytime @ +170 as per BetMGM:
The Israeli international has been Salzburg’s creative fulcrum and is capable of threading passes through compact lines. With quick feet and excellent vision, Gloukh could play a pivotal role in breaking down Pachuca’s backline.
This first-ever competitive meeting between the clubs is far more than a formality — it’s a knockout-level game within the group stage. With Real Madrid the clear favourite, both teams understand the importance of taking three points here. Expect urgency, aggressive play, and moments of individual brilliance.
Our Final Predictions: Pachuca 2-3 RB Salzburg, with Salzburg channeling their European pedigree and recent years of playing competitive football at the highest level, being too much for Pachuca to compete against.
