June 24th FIFA Club World Cup - Benfica VS Bayern Munchen Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Benfica VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:25-06-2025 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Benfica
SL Benfica, coached by Bruno Lage, is second in Group C with 4 points after a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors on June 16, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, and a 6-0 rout of Auckland City on June 20, 2025, at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando. Ángel Di María scored three goals (two penalties) across these matches, while Nicolás Otamendi added one. Their form shows 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five competitive matches, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per game. Key players include Di María, the tournament’s joint-top scorer, and midfielder Leandro Barreiro. Benfica’s strengths are their attacking output (8 goals in 2 CWC games) and resilience, but injuries to Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Zeki Amdouni, plus Andrea Belotti’s two-match suspension (under appeal), weaken their squad. A draw or win against Bayern secures their Round of 16 spot, but they’ve never beaten Bayern in 13 prior meetings (3 draws, 10 losses).
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany, tops Group C with 6 points, demolishing Auckland City 10-0 on June 15, 2025, in Cincinnati and edging Boca Juniors 2-1 on June 20, 2025, in Miami, with goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Their form is 5 wins and 1 draw in their last six, averaging 3.5 goals scored and 0.7 goals conceded. Key players include Olise (5 goal involvements in CWC), Kane, and Jamal Musiala, who scored a hat-trick against Auckland but is questionable after a calf issue. Bayern’s strengths are their lethal attack (+11 goal difference, best in tournament) and depth, but Kim Min-jae’s absence and Musiala’s fitness concerns are issues. They’ve already qualified for the knockout stage and need only a draw to secure first place in Group C.
Head-to-Head
Benfica and Bayern Munich have met 13 times in European competitions, with Bayern unbeaten (10 wins, 3 draws). Their most recent clash was a 1-0 Bayern win in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, via a Jamal Musiala header. Three of their last four meetings produced over 2.5 goals, suggesting high-scoring potential. Benfica’s “curse” against Bayern, as noted by fans, adds pressure to break their winless streak.
Prediction: Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich
This Group C decider on June 24, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, at 3:00 PM EDT (21:00 CEST), sees both teams vying for top spot, though a draw sends both to the Round of 16. Bayern’s attacking dominance (11 goals in 2 games) and historical edge make them favorites, with Olise and Kane likely to exploit Benfica’s depleted defense. Benfica’s Di María and Vangelis Pavlidis could capitalize on Bayern’s defensive lapses (seen in Boca’s goal), but their injury list and Belotti’s likely absence limit their threat. Posts on X highlight Bayern’s goal difference (+11 vs. Benfica’s +6) and Benfica’s need for a historic upset. Both teams’ high-scoring trends (Benfica: 80% of last 10 over 2.5 goals; Bayern: 92% of last 12) suggest goals. Referee Cesar Ramos may issue cards if Benfica’s desperation leads to fouls. The match streams free on DAZN.
Bayern is likely to score through Kane or Olise, with Di María potentially responding for Benfica. Bayern’s attacking depth and unbeaten record against Benfica should secure a win, clinching first in Group C, while Benfica likely advances as runners-up.
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