The Round of 16 match in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Benfica (Portugal) and Chelsea (England) will take place on June 28 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA. Benfica vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Benfica
Bruno Lage's side made an impressive debut in the Club World Cup, advancing to the playoffs from the top spot in Group C. The club started the tournament with a draw against Boca Juniors (2-2) and then thrashed Auckland City (6-0). In the final group stage match, a draw would have sufficed for Benfica, but they sensationally defeated Bayern Munich 1-0, despite having only 27% possession.
- The Lisbon team has scored during regular time in 8 of their last 9 matches in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
- The team has not lost in 90 minutes in 6 of their last 8 games in the European Champions League and the Club World Cup (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The Portuguese side has not conceded in the second half in their last four matches in these tournaments.
Predicted lineup for Benfica (4-2-3-1)
Anatoliy Trubin – Fredrik Aursnes, Samuel Daal, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi – Leandro Barreiro, Renato Sanches – Angel Di Maria, Andreas Schjelderup, Gianluca Prestianni – Vangelis Pavlidis.
Chelsea
The Londoners secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup only in the final round, defeating Esperance 3-0. Prior to that, Enzo Maresca's side beat Los Angeles (2-0) and lost to Flamengo (1-3). Overall, Chelsea has played seven matches in the Club World Cup, winning five and losing two in 90 minutes, with both losses coming against teams from Brazil's Serie A.
- The English side's uncompromising streak in regular time in the Club World Cup and UEFA Champions League stands at 11 matches (7 wins and 4 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 12 of Chelsea's last 13 matches in these tournaments.
- At least one team has failed to score in regular time in 6 of the Londoners' last 7 matches in the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Filip Jorgensen – Benoit Badiashile, Joshua Achimpong, Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez – Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Liam Delap.
Forward Nicolas Jackson will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Matches – 16 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 13%.
Benfica vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, the representatives from England are considered favorites. However, I believe the English team will not manage to overcome this opponent, at least not in regular time. Chelsea is far from perfect and has already lost to Flamengo in this tournament while defeating opponents who are not considered strong clubs. On the other hand, the Portuguese side has played three matches in the Club World Cup without suffering a single defeat, including a victory over Bayern Munich, which was regarded as one of the main contenders for the title before the tournament started.
I must highlight Benfica's excellent form: the Lisbon team has not lost in regular time for 16 consecutive official matches, winning 11 and drawing 5. Additionally, Bruno Lage's side is very strong defensively – in their last 10 matches in the Primeira Liga, Portuguese Cup, and Club World Cup, Benfica has conceded more than one goal only once. I think the English team will find it difficult to break through such a defense, so my prediction: Win for Benfica or a draw
