The game is a Round of 16 matchup in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament with 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Chelsea, who are representing European football, made it through as the winners of Group D with seven points. They had a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, a 3-0 win against Esperance Tunis, but lost 3-1 to Flamengo. This is their second time in the tournament after winning it in 2021.
Benfica got their place as the runners-up of Group C, also with seven points. They had a 2-2 tie with Boca Juniors, a big 6-0 win over Auckland City, and a 1-0 victory against Bayern Munich, which is their first time competing in this event.
The team that wins this match will move on to the quarter-finals, so this game is really important for moving forward. The match is set to take place today at Lincoln Financial Field.
28.06.2025 22:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Play Offs – 1/8-finals
Benfica vs Chelsea
Benfica: The Portuguese team has not lost in their last 16 games in all competitions, showing they are in great shape. In the Club World Cup group stage, they finished first in Group C, especially with a 1-0 win against Bayern Munich, proving they can compete with top European teams. They also had a big 6-0 victory over Auckland City and a 2-2 tie with Boca Juniors, which shows they can score a lot but sometimes struggle on defense.
Chelsea: Chelsea has triumphed in 10 out of their last 12 matches, with their only losses against Newcastle and Flamengo. They came in second in Group D after a 3-0 win over ES Tunis, showing they can bounce back even with changes in the lineup. Their defense has been strong, keeping clean sheets in six of their last 12 games, but missing some key players might challenge their overall strength.
According to the analysis, Chelsea seems to be the favorite because they have been performing really well lately, they have a strong history against Benfica, and important players like Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are back. But Benfica has a completely healthy team, they can change their tactics easily, and they did really well in the group stage, even beating Bayern Munich, which makes them a tough rival. Overall, it looks like Chelsea is more likely to win.
Our prediction:
2 (Chelsea to Win)
Odds:2.05
Published: 28.06.2025 06:48
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Benfica
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: Trubin
Defenders: Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras
Midfielders: Barreiro, Sanches
Attacking Midfielders: Di Maria, Prestianni, Schjelderup
Forward: Pavlidis
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Caicedo, Fernandez
Attacking Midfielders: Neto, Palmer, Madueke
Forward: Delap
Players Who Won’t Play:
Benfica
Out:
Florentino Luis (shoulder injury, missed last three matches)
Alexander Bah (reason not specified)
Doubtful:
Manu Silva (reported injured in some updates)
Previously Suspended, Now Available:
Andrea Belotti
Alvaro Carreras
Chelsea
Out:
Nicolas Jackson (two-match suspension after a red card vs Flamengo)
Wesley Fofana (long-term thigh injury, out for the tournament)