The international friendlies get us a new snack as, again, two of the best clubs in the world face in Orlando once Juventus and Real Madrid enter the field. Both come with mixed form, as Juve got a draw in the first game (won on penalties) and Real comes from a 3-0 steamroll by Barça just after beating Manchester United and AC Milan.
The USA tour keeps going and this will be one of the last high-voltage matches we will enjoy in North American soil before the season gets the engines going with the champions cups.
Let’s dive into these teams’ situations before giving our free pick.
Where:
August 2nd, 2023, at 7:30 pm ET in the Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Betting Odds:
Juventus +260
Real Madrid -115
Draw offs:
+260
Where can I watch it?
Why Bet on Juventus?
The Vecchia Signora is not at its best moment. Last season was a rollercoaster in all senses, with the administrative, bureaucratic, and sportive mess. At the end of the day, they managed to qualify for the UEFA Conference League, just for the UEFA to sanction them impeding their participation in the competition. Everybody knew that it would happen, however, it’s still a hit for the club and fans.
Some of the best players on the team seem to be on sale to get everything in order. Names such as Vlahovic and Chiesa come to mind, and there isn’t any relevant addition in sight.
Whatever the case, they must shake off the bad feeling and get things going in this preseason to start the Serie A in a positive mood.
Why bet on Real Madrid?
The Merengues saw their perfect preseason run end after crashing into a wall called FC Barcelona. It was a tight game, but the Blaugranas got the best of their chances. However, we have seen many positive things for the Vikings, as names like Vinicius, Militão, and Camavinga seem to be at full throttle. Meanwhile, the new addition Joselu keeps its wonderful run of form. We are yet to see if he can take it to the highest stage with the heavy white shirt.
Last season’s run of Real Madrid ended abruptly after their Champions League semifinal collapse, so they want to get all gears running before the end of the preseason to fight for their favorite title again. Also, after losing the last LaLiga by a great margin, they are obligated to improve their performance.
Free Betting Pick: Juventus vs. Real Madrid
These two teams face different realities. One is preparing to fight for everything, while the other is trying to put its things together to prevent next season from being a disaster. In this scenario, we see the Merengues in much better form, but anything could happen, as international friendlies are fertile ground for surprises.
Real Madrid will probably try to give a final test to its starting eleven before starting LaLiga, so we think they’ll get ahead early and keep the advantage. We’ll go for a 1-3 for them.
Go for a victory for Real Madrid at -115. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $86.96 for a total payout of $186.96.
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