Benfica is expected to beat Boca Juniors - Photo: REUTERS
The match between Boca Juniors and Benfica in Group C of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place at 5am on June 17. Based on data collected from newspapers and statistics, AI predicts the outcome of this match as follows:
Playing style
Boca Juniors: Usually play in a 4-4-3 or 4-3-3 formation. They are a tactically disciplined team, solid in play and have a strong physical foundation. However, the Argentinian team often has difficulty recovering the ball if pressed by the opponent.
Benfica: Usually play 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 with the intention of controlling the ball and dominating the game. The Portuguese team has many players with good individual skills, speed and the ability to circulate the ball evenly across the field. However, Benfica often have difficulty in counter-attacking.
Force:
Benfica are without long-term absentees Alexander Bah and Manu Silva, while Boca Juniors are without striker Edinson Cavani through injury and full-back Luis Advincula is out of shape.
Boca Juniors (left) can completely surprise Benfica - Photo: REUTERS
Expected starting lineup
Boca Juniors: Marchesin; Blondel, Battaglia, Rojo, Blanco; Delgado, Herrera; Zeballos, Palacios, Zenon; Merentie.
Benfica: Trubin; Araujo, A. Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Luis, Kokcu; Di Maria, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu.
Recent form:
Boca Juniors: Won 1, drew 2, lost 2 in the last 5 matches in all competitions.
Benfica: Won 2, drew 2, lost 1 in the last 5 matches in all competitions.
Win Probability:
Benfica's chances of winning are 50%, a draw is 30% and Boca Juniors win is 20%.
AI Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Boca Juniors.
Reason: Benfica has a better squad, good control of the game while Boca Juniors will cause difficulties with their aggressive and counter-attacking style of play. However, the difference comes from Benfica's finishing ability and European class.
Bookmaker's odds:
The bookmaker offers Benfica a 3/4 handicap over Boca Juniors. The over/under for the whole match is 2 and a half goals. The bookmaker rates this as a match with many goals. It is safe to trust Benfica and the over option.
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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ai-soi-ti-so-tran-boca-juniors-gap-benfica-o-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-20250616123649169.htm
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