FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Expert Picks: How to Bet & What to Know About New-Look Tournament

Who will win the new-look FIFA Club World Cup this summer? Our expert predictions answer that and more.

Gabe Henderson

Last updated: June 14, 2025 6:44 AM EDT • 4 min read

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Expert Picks: How to Bet New-Look Tournament — Pictured: Real Madrid's Luka Modric reacts to Vinicius Junior. Photo by Bagu Blanco via Pressinphoto.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup finally kicks off today, and with 32 teams in action, there are opportunities to bet on this new-look international tournament around every corner.

Our Club World Cup expert picks explore many of these avenues and offer up our best bets and future plays for the highly anticipated soccer event. Read to the end for a group winners parlay with +3735 odds at our best sports betting sites.

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🏆 Club World Cup winner prediction

📈 Pick: Real Madrid to win the Club World Cup (+410 via FanDuel)

Gary Pearson analyzed the entire 32-team field and came up with his favorite winner prediction, Real Madrid. Here's why he believes the Spanish giants will win the tournament for a record sixth time:

"While he hasn't benefited from enough time to instill his tactics or philosophy, Alonso's arrival should galvanize the Galacticos. I expect a loose, carefree Madrid side to be provided with the creative license to do what it does best.

No team boasts a better front four, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior spearheading a petrifying attack. The signings of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Endrick also boost the club."

👉 Check out Pearson's full FIFA Club World Cup prediction.

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⚽️ Club World Cup top goal-scorer prediction

📈 Pick: Erling Haaland (+650 via FanDuel)

Gary Pearson analyzed the uber-talented field that'll be competing Stateside, and he landed on Man City's Erling Haaland as his favorite top goal-scorer pick:

"Haaland is also the arrowhead of Manchester City's formidable attack. Real Madrid's goals are usually more equally shared between Vinicius Junior and Mbappe, whereas Haaland is the undisputed lead man at City. I don't have as much faith in Bayern Munich's overall offensive prowess - the only reason I'm not backing Kane.

Finally, Haaland has scored 121 goals in 142 competitive matches since joining City, and with Rodri back on the team, the Norwegian is poised for a standout tournament. FanDuel is on its own with these +650 odds, which would yield a $65 profit on a winning $10 bet."

👉 Check out Pearson's full FIFA Club World Cup prop bet picks.

🤖 Club World Cup AI winner pick

📈 Pick: Manchester City to win the Club World Cup (+410 via FanDuel)

We consulted ChatGPT and asked it to make its official Club World Cup winner pick. The popular ChatBot played it safe and picked one of the favorites, Manchester City. Here's why:

"Despite finishing third in the 2024–25 Premier League, Manchester City remains arguably the most complete and tactically advanced club in world football. Their high-possession, positionally fluid system under Pep Guardiola is built for tournament play, particularly in a format like the Club World Cup, where consistency and control often outperform volatility and flair."

👉 Check out ChatGPT's full FIFA Club World Cup AI predictions.

💰 Club World Cup group winners parlay

Gabe Henderson built his favorite parlay for the group stages, consisting of winner picks for eight groups.

✅ 1st leg: Palmeiras to win Group A (+175)
✅ 2nd leg: Paris Saint-Germain to win Group B (-138)
✅ 3rd leg: Bayern Munich to win Group C (-200)
✅ 4th leg: Chelsea to win Group D (-175)
✅ 5th leg: Inter Milan to win Group E (-250)
✅ 6th leg: Borussia Dortmund to win Group F (-200)
✅ 7th leg: Manchester City to win Group G (-250)
✅ 8th leg: Real Madrid to win Group H (-600)

🎯 Parlay odds: +3735 via bet365 ($10 to win $373.51)

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Here's what he had to say about the Group A winner, Palmeiras:

"Palmeiras are the most experienced of the bunch in this competition. They feature one of football's most exciting young talents, Estevao Willian, who will be playing his last matches for his boyhood club before moving to Chelsea. We anticipate that the Alviverde will be the most successful Brazilian side at the Club World Cup."

👉 Check out Henderson's full 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group winner parlay picks.

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Gabe Henderson

Gabe Henderson is a sports betting writer from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. Gabe developed an interest in sports betting while in college due to its legalization in Louisiana. He turned his passion into a career shortly after, joining The Advocate/NOLA.com as a Sports Betting Content Coordinator, where he spent two years. Gabe wore many hats before graduating as he led FanSided's coverage of Chelsea FC as a Site Expert with "The Pride of London." He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the LSU Gumbo Yearbook for two years. Gabe became a part of the SportsbookReview.com team in late 2024. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of many sports, including — but not limited to — NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, soccer, and UFC.