The Matchday 1 fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Bayern Munich (Germany) and Auckland City (New Zealand) will take place on June 15 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA. Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayern Munich
The Munich side is one of the 12 European representatives in the Club World Cup. Last season, Bayern reclaimed the Bundesliga title, but only reached the quarter-finals in the UEFA Champions League, marking their sixth consecutive appearance at this stage. This upcoming Club World Cup will be their third, with the team having previously won the tournament in the 2013/14 and 2020/21 seasons. Vincent Kompany's side enters this match on a seven-game unbeaten streak in official fixtures (4 wins, 3 draws).
The club has signed contracts with defender Jonathan Tah and midfielder Tom Bischof. This will be Thomas Müller's last tournament in a Bayern shirt. Leroy Sané is also transferring to Galatasaray.
- In 4 matches at the Club World Cup, the Munich side has not conceded a single goal.
- Bayern has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 UEFA Champions League matches.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Bayern's last 7 Champions League encounters.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-3-3)
Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanišić, Eric Dier, Joshua Kimmich, Raphaël Guerreiro – Michael Olise, Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka – Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane, Thomas Müller.
Auckland City
The New Zealanders have won the OFC Champions League for the fourth consecutive year, remaining unbeaten in 25 matches in the tournament (20 wins, 5 draws). However, Auckland City's results in the Club World Cup have been less impressive, as the club has exited in the first round in five consecutive editions. During this period, they have only managed to score one goal. Nevertheless, Auckland City holds a Club World Cup medal, having claimed third place in the 2014/15 season. Notably, Auckland City has participated in the Club World Cup more times than any other team, with 11 appearances.
The New Zealanders have the lowest-valued squad in the tournament, making it difficult to single out standout players. However, their coach is the well-known former Spanish footballer Albert Riera.
- Auckland City has not won in their last 8 matches in this tournament (2 draws, 6 losses).
- In 5 of their last 6 Club World Cup matches, the team has conceded at least two goals.
- The New Zealanders conceded first in 6 of their last 8 games in the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Auckland City (3-5-2)
Conor Tracey – Adam Mitchell, Nikko Boxall, Nathan Lobo – David Yu, Gerard Garriga, Dylan Manickum, Michael den Heijer, Haris Zeb – Myer Bevan, Jerson Lagos.
Referee
Issa Sy (Senegal)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 20%.
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: Match Prediction
With the new format, the New Zealanders will play more than their usual single match in the tournament. However, it is unlikely that Albert Riera's side will achieve any positive results. The difference in class between Auckland City and the other group participants is immense. Even Bayern's veteran Thomas Müller, who is bidding farewell to the team, is valued higher than the entire New Zealand squad.
For Bayern, this match should be a walk in the park. In the two previous Club World Cups, the Germans scored a total of 8 goals, and in the upcoming game, Vincent Kompany's team could reach this figure in one go. The Munich side finished their national championship powerfully, scoring 16 goals in 5 games. The level of resistance from the New Zealanders will be much lower. It's worth noting that in the last tournament, Auckland City allowed their goal to be breached 6 times by Al-Ain from the UAE.
My prediction: Bayern Individual Total Over 5.5 goals
