Bayern Munich vs Auckland City Prediction: A Mismatch—The Bavarian's Are Goliath!

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 15 June 2025

The second fixture in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup sees Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich lock horns with Auckland City at TQL Stadium in the first round. This is a Group C clash and also marks the first meeting between the two teams in this competition. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news and betting odds to place your bets! 

Bayern Munich: Form and Statistics

Bayern Munich stamped their dominance in German football by securing their 33rd title in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season. 

Head coach Vincent Kompany was behind this success, and this was his second silverware collected as manager, the first being with the recently promoted EFL Championship side Burnley.

Kompany's charges have another shot at adding silverware to their trophy cabinet, and that is through the FIFA Club World Cup. The Bavarian's were winners in this competition in 2020, marking their second title. It has to be noted that this is also their third appearance in this competition since their debut in 2013.

Bayern Munich: Team News

After ending a career-long trophy drought with Bayern Munich this season in Bundesliga, Harry Kane, who was recently involved in international duty, is expected to lead the attack. The 31-year-old striker is making his first appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup and will be hoping to make a difference for his team.

Jonathan Tah, recently obtained from Bayer Leverkusen as a free agent after the conclusion of the 2024-25 Bundesliga, will make his debut as a Bayern Munich player at the heart of defense. 

On the injury front, Tarek Buchmann, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito won't take part in the FIFA Club World Cup as the trio is ruled out with injury.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Neur; Laimer, Stanisic, Tah, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Muller, Coman; Kane.

⛔️ Out: Tarek Buchmann (shoulder injury), Alphonso Davies (knee injury), Hiroki Ito (foot injury).

👤 Head coach: Vincent Kompany.

Auckland City: Form and Statistics

Auckland City, on the other hand, may be minnows in this competition, particularly in Group C, where they are grouped with Benfica, Boca Juniors, and Bayern Munich—their opponents in the opening match.

The team from New Zealand must not be mistaken as a debutant in the FIFA Club World Cup. In fact, they have made more appearances than the most followed soccer giants in this competition, even surpassing Real Madrid, who hold the title as the most successful club in this competition with five titles. Their participation in this years Club World Cup will be their 12th appearance. 

The Oceanic side was able to secure their ticket in this competition thanks to their impressive showing in the OFC Men's Champions League. They recently defended their crow this season by clinching their fourth consecutive title. It has to be pointed out that this was their 13th title in the competition since their debut in 2006.

Auckland City: Team News

Myer Bevan played a very important role for Auckland City in the OFC Men's Champions League by guiding the team to their 13th title thanks to his two goals against Hekari United in the final. All eyes will be on him to deliver once again against a formidable team. Providing support from the wings will be Haris Zeb and Dylan Manickum. 

At the heart of defense, Nikko Boxall and Adam Mitchell are expected to keep the door backdoor shut.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Tracey; Lagos, Mitchell, Boxall, Lobo; Yoo, Ellis, Garriga; Manickum, Bevan, Zeb.

⛔️ Out: None.

👤 Head coach: Paul Posa.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City: Head-To-Head Statistics

This is the first meeting between these two sides in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City: Betting Tips & Odds

• Bayern Munich have an average of 17.8 total shots per game in their last six matches across all competitions. You can bet on under 26.5 Bayern Munich total shots for 1.90 at Bet365.
• Michael Olise scored 12 goals and provided 15 assists for Bayern Munich in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season. He has also scored in four consecutive matches heading into this clash. You can bet on Michael Olise to score for 1.8 at 1xbet.
• Bayern Munich have seen just one of their last eight matches across all competitions produce over 1.5 goals in both halves. You can bet on 'both halves over 1.5 - no' for 2.02 at Betway.
• Bayern Munich have seen two of their last three matches end with over 4.5 corners in the first half. You can bet on first half corners to exceed 4.5 for 2.05 at Bet365.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City match prediction 15 June 2025

Bayern Munich enter this match as overwhelming favourites to secure a comfortable win and stamp their dominance in Group C. This is the very first meeting between them and Auckland City, but that shouldn't trouble them as the disparity in class and quality is significant. The German giants have won four consecutive matches in this fixture, and we expect them to extend their winning streak this Sunday. 

Auckland City are not one to perform very well when playing against bigger teams. I'm very confident they will struggle here and concede more than they should. A heavy defeat is undoubtedly on the cards, and I am backing the total goals to be over 4.5 goals while not ruling out a comfortable home win.

Our match prediction: Total - Over 4.5 for a coefficient of 1.69 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Asian Handicap - Bayern Munich -4.5 for a coefficient of 1.92 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Early Goal - Goal before 16:00 for a coefficient of 1.83 in the Bet365 bookmaker.