The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Bayern Munich (Germany) and Boca Juniors (Argentina) will take place on June 21 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayern Munich
The Bavarians set a record for the number of goals scored in a single match at the Club World Cup, with Auckland City being the unfortunate team to concede 10 unanswered goals. Notably, Thomas Müller reached a personal milestone by scoring his 250th goal for the German giants. Following this commanding victory, Vincent Kompany's side took the lead in Group C. It's worth mentioning that the team has won all five of their matches at the Club World Cup without conceding a single goal.
- Bayern Munich has not scored more than two goals in 5 of their last 7 UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
- In 6 of their last 8 matches in these tournaments, the Germans have opened the scoring.
- The team has scored in the second half in 8 consecutive official international matches.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-3-3)
Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanisic, Sacha Boey, Jonathan Tah, Raphael Guerreiro – Michael Olise, Alexander Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich – Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane, Thomas Müller.
Boca Juniors
Miguel Ángel Russo's team had a two-goal lead against Benfica in the first round but eventually allowed the opponent to equalize, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Ironically, both goals conceded by Boca Juniors came from Argentine players. The team has only one win in their last 10 matches in the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup (8 draws, 1 loss), and in half of these matches, they failed to score. In the Group C standings, Boca Juniors holds the second spot.
- The Argentines have not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 international games at the official level.
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches in the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup.
- Boca Juniors has not lost in 11 of their last 12 matches in these tournaments (3 wins, 8 draws).
Predicted lineup for Boca Juniors (4-4-2)
Agustín Marchesín – Jorge Nicolás Figal, Luis Advíncula, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco – Rodrigo Battaglia, Ander Herrera, Carlos Palacios, Kevin Zenon – Alan Velasco, Miguel Merentiel.
Midfielder Ander Herrera and defender Jorge Nicolás Figal are suspended for four matches.
Referee
Alireza Faghani (Australia)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 14%.
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors: Match Prediction
Bayern Munich's attacking potential is well-known, but the result against Auckland was still extraordinary. Bayern scored more in one match than in their previous four Club World Cup games combined. The team's goal-scoring streak in official international matches now stands at eight games, and they are unlikely to stop there. Keeping a clean sheet against the New Zealanders was not difficult, but the Germans tend to allow more against stronger opponents: before facing the islanders, Bayern had only kept two clean sheets in their last nine Champions League matches.
Boca Juniors also struggle defensively, conceding in five consecutive Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup matches. With such defensive stats, their chances of containing Bayern are slim. However, the Argentines have scored in 4 of their last 5 matches during this period. I believe Miguel Ángel Russo's team will have opportunities to trouble their next opponent, who might be complacent after their victory over amateurs.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
