The Matchday 3 fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Benfica (Portugal) and Bayern Munich (Germany) will take place on June 24 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA. Benfica vs. Bayern Munich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Benfica
Bruno Lage's side thrashed Auckland City 6-0 in their previous match. After two rounds, the Portuguese team has accumulated 4 points, placing them second in Group C. To advance to the playoffs, they need just one more point in the upcoming match. Notably, the victory over the New Zealanders was Benfica's first win in their last five official international matches (2 draws, 2 losses).
- The team has conceded at least one goal in 4 of their last 5 games in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
- The Portuguese have scored in the second half in 6 of their last 8 matches in these tournaments.
- Benfica has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 7 matches in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup (3 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Benfica (3-4-3)
Anatoliy Trubin – Álvaro Fernández Carreras, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi – Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Orkun Kökçü, Kerem Aktürkoğlu – Ángel Di María, Vangelis Pavlidis, Gianluca Prestianni.
Defender Álvaro Fernández Carreras and forward Andrea Belotti are suspended.
Bayern Munich
The Munich side secured a victory in their second match of the tournament, defeating Boca Juniors 2-1. Notably, Bayern became the first team in this edition of the Club World Cup to beat a South American team. Vincent Kompany's side has secured a place in the Round of 16. The goal conceded against the Argentinians was Bayern's first in their Club World Cup history.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 official international matches.
- The Germans have avoided defeat in 8 of their last 9 matches in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup (6 wins, 2 draws).
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 8 of Bayern's last 11 matches in these tournaments.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-3-3)
Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanišić, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Raphaël Guerreiro – Michael Olise, Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka – Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane, Serge Gnabry.
Referee
François Letexier (France)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 42%.
Match Prediction: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich
A draw in this match would suit both teams. This scenario seems quite possible, especially given their likely desire to rest key players. However, I am confident that even if the match ends in a draw, it won't be goalless. Both teams have strong attacks but also face defensive issues.
Before the match against Auckland, the Portuguese side conceded in 4 consecutive official international matches. However, Benfica also scored 6 goals during this period. Bayern, on the other hand, has a 9-match scoring streak in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup. But they have kept a clean sheet only three times in this period (including the match against the New Zealanders).
Taking a draw is quite risky, so I suggest a safer bet: Bayern Munich not to lose. The Munich side has not lost to Benfica in their last seven encounters in the Champions League, with at least two goals scored in five of those matches. Therefore, my prediction: Bayern Munich not to lose and Total Over 1.5 goals
