Dortmund Aim to Crush Monterrey’s Club World Cup Dream – Can Rayados Pull a Stunning Upset?

      Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy celebrates after scoring in the Club World Cup Round of 16 vs Monterrey.

Dortmund Aim to Crush Monterrey’s Club World Cup Dream – Can Rayados Pull a Stunning Upset?

By M Muzamil Shami - July 2, 2025

Key Points

1. Date & Kick-off: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta

2. Dortmund top Group F unbeaten (7 points); Monterrey second in Group E (5 points) 

3. Bookies favor Dortmund (–140 to –125), Monterrey long-shot at +390 (+340) 

4. Serhou Guirassy, Dortmund’s 35-goal machine, could kickstart another breakout

5. Monterrey’s new boss Domènec Torrent, and captain Sergio Ramos, lead with surprise-heavy tactics 

Tournament Tension: A Power Angle Match-Up

Borussia Dortmund, ridden by expectations, stormed through Group F undefeated, standing strong after a Hollywood-style 4–3 thriller over Mamelodi Sundowns and decisive wins against Ulsan Hyundai and Fluminense Led by manager Niko Kovač, the Black & Yellow look to maintain momentum.

Across the pitch, Monterrey enter as the last CONCACAF hope, unbeaten too. Under Domènec Torrent’s flexible approach—eschewing possession-heavy play for structured adaptability—they dominated Urawa Red Diamonds 4–0 and held giants Inter Milan and River Plate to draws

How to Watch

1. USA: DAZN (free), TBS

2. Mexico: Canal 5, ViX, DAZN

3. UK/EU: DAZN

4. Kick‑off ET/PT: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST

Team News & Tactical Analysis

Dortmund Starting XI (3‑4‑2‑1)

Kobel; Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Groß, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy 

1. Key Change: Niklas Süle starts at right center-back, pushing Ryerson to full‑back 

2. X‑Factor: Serhou Guirassy—35 goals in 2024‑25—expected to drive Dortmund’s attack 

3. Weaknesses: Defensive flutters noted in earlier matches; must hold firm.

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Monterrey Predicted XI (3‑5‑2)

Andrada; Medina, Ramos (c), Guzmán; Chavez, Deossa, Rodríguez, Corona, Arteaga; Canales, Berterame

1. Captaincy Matters: Veteran Sergio Ramos, at 39, offers structure and set‑piece dominance 

2. Manager’s Strategy: Torrent stresses “Anyone not defending sits after 15 minutes”—fearless, high‑pressure style Smart Depth: Suspended midfielder Rodríguez returns—boosts stability.

Odds & Expert Picks

1. DraftKings / SportsLine: Dortmund –140 to –125; Draw +280 / +265; Monterrey +390 / +340; o/u 2.5 goals; BTTS favoredTalkSport: Recommends Dortmund win, with Guirassy anytime scorer

2. VegasOdds: Slight edge to Dortmund but suggests Monterrey value 

3. WinDrawWin.com: Predicts both teams score, over 2.5 goals, Dortmund edge

4. Consensus: Dortmund favored (~58%), draw (23%), Monterrey (~18%)

Match Prediction

Expect Dortmund to control possession, while Monterrey sit deep and launch swift counter‑attacks, especially via Canales and Corona. Goals from Guirassy and Adeyemi look likely; Monterrey remain dangerous on set‑pieces with Ramos. Prediction: Dortmund 2–1 Monterrey after late drama.

FAQs

Q: What time is the match?
A: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Tuesday, July 1, live from Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.

Q: Where can I stream it for free?
A: DAZN offers free streaming in the US, UK, Canada, and Mexico .

Q: Who are the betting favorites?
A: Dortmund (-140 to -125); Monterrey long‑shot (+390 to +340) .

Q: Will Dortmund change formation?
A: Likely stick with a back‑three bolstered by Süle, with wing‑backs providing width.

What’s your prediction? Will Monterrey’s defensive resilience shock Dortmund, or will Guirassy light up another night? Comment below!