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Benfica vs Auckland City Prediction and Odds on 20 June 2025

In the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup, Benfica and Auckland City are set to exchange blows at Inter&Co Stadium in a Group C clash. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news and betting odds to place your bets! 

Benfica: Form and Statistics

Benfica had a very disappointing run in the 2024-25 season, especially regarding their domestic duties. They did manage to win the Taca da Liga but fell short in securing silverware in the Primeira Liga and the Taca de Portugal. 

The Eagles now have a shot at starting the new season with silverware, and that's by securing the FIFA Club World Cup crown. This is their first ever appearance in this competition.

In their recent opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup, they came from two goals down to hold South American giants Boca Juniors to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Thanks to this result, they were able to collect a point and sit second in Group C behind table-toppers Bayern Munich. 

Benfica: Team News

Benfica are without Andrea Belotti for this upcoming match after the 31-year-old midfielder received a red card in the match against Boca Junior. 

Bruno Lage has made some noticeable changes to the lineup that started against Boca Juniors, but the formation still remains the same. 

Tiago Gouveia replaces Samuel Dahl at right back. Florentino and Renato Sanches are also out. Orkun Kokcu and Kerem Akturkoglu will be introduced.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Carreras, Otamendi, Silva, Gouveia; Luis, Aursnes; Akturkoglu, Kokcu, Di Maria; Pavlidis. 

⛔️ Out: Tomas Araujo (injury), Alexander Bah (knee injury), Manu (knee injury), Andrea Belotti (suspended).

👤 Head coach: Bruno Lage.

Auckland City: Form and Statistics

Auckland City have the most appearances in the FIFA Club World Cup than any other team in this competition. However, it seems their journey in the current format is about to be cut short. 

The Navy Blues are rooted at the bottom of the table in Group C with a -10 goal differential. This goes to indicate they are the whipping boys in a group filled with elite teams.

That -10 goal differential was inflicted by Bayern Munich in the first round. There was nothing much they could do with their fate being decided in the first half when they conceded a shocking six goals. In the second half, they conceded four goals, resulting in a damaging 10-0 defeat.

Auckland: Team News

After a shocking 10-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup, Auckland City are still sticking with the 5-4-1 formation. 

The back five will include Murati, Boxall, Mitchell, den Heijer, and Lobo. Myer Bevan is expected to lead the attack once again.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (5-4-1): Tracey; Murati, Boxall, Mitchell, den Heijer, Lobo; Yoo, IIich, Garriga, Manickum; Bevan

⛔️ Out: None.

👤 Head coach: Paul Posa.

Benfica vs Auckland City: Head-to-Head Statistics

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

Benfica vs Auckland: Betting Tips & Odds

• In the first half, Benfica have seen under 4.5 corners in each of their last five matches across all competitions. You can bet on under 4.5 Benfica corners for 2.1 at 1xbet.
• Auckland City's last match against Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup saw over 18 shots being registered on target. You can bet on over 14.5 match shots on target for 1.72 at Bet365 .
• Auckland City have seen under 1.5 yellow cards on each of their last two matches across all competitions. You can bet on under 1.5 yellow cards for 2.34 at 1xbet.
• Auckland City conceded four goals in the second half against Bayern Munich. You can expect over 3.5 second-half goals for 1.78 at Betway.

Benfica vs Auckland City match Prediction 20 June 2025

 Benfica have been presented with the opportunity to record their first win in the FIFA Club World Cup against minnows Auckland City. This could be another high-scoring affair, and we expect them goals to be coming from the home team.

Auckland City are out of their depth, and it's impossible seeing them getting something out of this group. Their defense could be their undoing in this competition, and I see them conceding more than they should once again. I am backing the first half to have over 3.5 goals.

Our match prediction: First Half Goals - Over 3.5 for a coefficient of 2.37 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Goals - Over 6.5 for a coefficient of 1.72 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Total 1 - Over 6.5 for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xbet bookmaker.