Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction: A Champions League-style showdown in the Club World Cup

Benfica vs Chelsea: Prediction and odds on the Match on 28 June 2025

The prestigious FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 will feature an all-European themed clash at the Bank of America Stadium, where Portugal’s Benfica will face the European Conference League champions, Chelsea, in a match reminiscent of the Champions League. The last time the two teams met was in the final of the 2013 Europa League, where Chelsea emerged victorious, ultimately leading them to win the Europa League just a year after winning the Champions League in 2012. 

Benfica, who finished unbeaten in the Club World Cup with a stunning 1-0 win over Bayern Munich, in their last group C game, are more than ready to take on another European team in this competition. Chelsea, after a devastating 3-1 loss to Flamengo, managed to clinch their place in the knockout rounds courtesy of a 0-3 victory over Esperance. With the winner facing Palmeiras or Botafogo in the quarter-finals, this Champions League-themed encounter is a must-watch. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Benfica: form and statistics

Form in the Club World Cup: WWD

Primeira Liga runners-up Benfica have exceeded expectations in the Club World Cup. Competing for the first time in the club's history, Benfica is owning the Club World Cup and making strides as the competition advances. The Eagles finished top of Group C with an unbeaten record through the group stage games, and they now face a familiar opponent in the knockout round. Their campaign kicked off with a resilient 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors. Benfica were two goals down in the first half. But goals from Angel Di Maria in the dying minutes of the first half and a follow-up goal by Otamendi (redeeming himself from an own goal in the 21st minute) in the 84th minute of the game saved Benfica from a heavy defeat in the Club World Cup opener. 

Four days after their draw against Boca Junior, the Eagles travelled to the Explora Stadium, where they secured their biggest victory of the competition so far. They thrashed and annihilated Auckland City by 6 goals to nil, the goals just kept on going in, and the boys had a blast. Still basking in the euphoria of their victory over Auckland City, Benfica carried this momentum to Charlotte, where they defeated Bayern Munich by a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of a goal from Schjelderup in the 13th minute. Benfica were only lucky by the books as they were overpowered and outplayed by Bayern, but their defense held tight until the end. Head coach Bruno Lage said in a post-match conference that his boys were overlooked in the victory over Bayern Munich, and urged the supporters of the club to “believe more in what we are doing,” in his exact words. 

Benfica will now face a Chelsea side they have lost against in their last three meetings, and Lage’s press conference radiated “enormous ambition” to advance to the next round, dismissing Chelsea’s historical edge over them. The last time Benfica lost to Chelsea was in the 2013 Europa League final in Amsterdam. 

Benfica Lineup

Benfica: Possible Lineup

Bruno Lage relies heavily on 37-year-old Angel Di Maria, and he continues to go strong in the competition, scoring in every game played so far in the Club World Cup, with 3 goals from three games played. Otamendi has been instrumental in coordinating and managing the defense line. In the midfield, Renato Sanches remains a solid option, and he will pair alongside Prestianni. 

🔖 Benfica starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trubin— Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras—Barreiro, Sanches,— Di Maria, Prestianni, Schjelderup – Pavlidis. 

👤 Head coach: Bruno Lage 

Chelsea: form and statistics

Form in the Club World Cup: WLW

Chelsea, Premier League heavyweights and current UEFA Conference League Champions, have stormed into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 with a blend of youthfulness and speed. Competing in their second Club World Cup, the Blues are determined to reclaim the title they won in 2022 and put an end to a wonderful season. Finishing second in Group D with six points (2 Wins and a Loss), Chelsea now face a familiar foe in Benfica in the knockout stage. Their Club World Cup campaign kicked off with a commanding 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, where Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández orchestrated a masterclass, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealing a confident start. New signing Liam Dela got an assist in his Debut for Chelsea. 

However, their momentum took a hit four days later in a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo at Philadelphia, where defensive lapses and Nicolas Jackson’s red card exposed vulnerabilities. Chelsea scored first in that game through Pedro Neto but but what ensued afterwards was a disaster for the Blues. Chelsea bounced back emphatically at Lincoln Financial Stadium against ES Tunis, thrashing their opponents 3-0 with strikes from new signing Delap, Tyrique George, and Adarabioyo.

Chelsea now face a Benfica side they’ve beaten in all three previous encounters, including the 2013 Europa League final. Maresca reaffirmed his belief in the boys in a press conference and showed confidence in his squad’s ability to progress to the Quarterfinals, dismissing Benfica’s unbeaten group stage run as a challenge his team is “ready to conquer.” 

Chelsea Lineup

Chelsea: Possible Lineup

The Blues have been a bit shaky in defense, as this was exposed in their 3-1 loss to Flamengo. Enzo Fernandez will start against his former club in midfield alongside Moses Caicedo, who has been phenomenal. Reece James will also start in the defense alongside Adarabioyo– the goalscorer against Esperance–, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella. 

Nickolas Jackson continues to serve his match ban, and Liam Delap will most definitely lead Chelsea’s attack on Saturday alongside Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer. 

🔖 Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Robert Sanchez—Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James—Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez— Madueke, Palmer, Pedro Neto—Liam Delap

👤 Head coach: Enzo Maresca 

Benfica vs Chelsea: head to head statistics

Chelsea have won all three previous meetings, including the 2012 Champions League quarter-finals (home and away) and the 2013 Europa League final (2-1). In the group stage, Benfica’s nine goals and two conceded outshine Chelsea’s six goals and three conceded, and we might be seeing a goal from both teams here.

Benfica vs Chelsea: Betting Tips & Odds

• Chelsea has won their last 3 meetings against Benfica, and the bet is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.10 odds;
• Benfica is without a clean sheet in their last three meetings against Chelsea, and the bet is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.16 odds.
• Some Betway experts believe that Benfica stands a chance against the Blues, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 3.36 odds;
• Angel Di Maria has scored in all the Club World Cup games played for Benfica, and the option for him to find the net against Chelsea is offered at 5.00 odds on Bet365.

Benfica vs Chelsea match prediction 28 June 2025

Benfica’s unbeaten group stage, especially the victory against Bayern, positions them as a top team to play against, with an attacking threat from Pavlidis and Di María. Chelsea have also learnt from their sloppy performance against Flamengo, and we saw the changes in their 3-1 victory against Esperance. I expect a tough and closely-contested game, which could go either way; both teams will fire at each other with all they’ve got, and this could potentially produce goals from both teams and also an increase in the total number of corners in the game. I believe both teams will find the net but Chelsea appears to be better positioned for the victory. 

Our match prediction: is a total of over 4.5 corners for Chelsea for a coefficient of 1.69 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: is a win or draw for Chelsea and a total of over 1.5 goals for 1.62 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A total of over 2.5 goals at 1.67 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.