Real Madrid vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Betting Tips - FIFA Club World Cup

Prediction published on 16/12/2016, 17:15  by | Modified on 06/11/2017 at 09:13 in Football Predictions

Spanish la Liga leaders Real Madrid will play Japanese sideKashima Antlers in the final of the Fifa Club World Cup. Kashima is the firstteam from Asia to play in the final of the tournament. Real, coached byZinedine Zidane, beat Mexican side Club America 2-0 in the semifinals, throughgoals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Kashima, on the other hand, beatAtletico Nacional 3-0 in the penultimate round. Prior to the semis, theJapanese side had beaten South African side Mamelodi Sundowns (2-0) and NewZealand’s Auckland City (2-1). Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos have been ruled outof the match with injuries, but Zidane has a squad full of stars for him tomake a pick from. Madrid too are on an 36-match unbeaten run in allcompetitions and will be buoyed by this great record in the match. Kashima aregood defensively and it will take great pressure from the Vikings for them tobudge. However, goals are expected in this match, albeit only a handful. A winfor Kashima on their first time at the final will greatly boost their ego, andthis will be their likely driving force in the match on Sunday.