Harry Kane and his teammates are expected to have a difficult match against Benfica - Photo: REUTERS
The final match of Group C of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be a clash between two European representatives. Although a draw is enough for Bayern Munich and Benfica to advance, with the current form and calculations of the "Gray Tigers", the Portuguese representative can completely create a shock.
In theory, the situation in Group C is almost decided. Bayern Munich is firmly in the lead with 6 absolute points, while Benfica is right behind with 4 points. The third-placed team, Boca Juniors, has only 1 point. This means that Bayern only needs a draw to defend the top spot and Benfica will be sure to advance in second place.
However, going into the field with the mindset that just a draw could make the Bundesliga representative pay the price. The scenario of Benfica determined to win all 3 points to take the top spot from their opponent is possible.
The biggest reason to believe in a Benfica win is their form. The Portuguese side are on a 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions, winning 10 of them. Benfica's confidence is high and they have no reason to fear a Bayern Munich side that is unlikely to be at full strength.
On the other side, the "Gray Tigers" have completed their goal of passing the group stage. Coach Vincent Kompany will certainly have plans to save the strength of important pillars such as Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala or Leroy Sané before entering the difficult knockout round.
Although Bayern Munich has had an absolute advantage in the past when they have been unbeaten in 6 matches against Benfica (4 wins, 2 draws), the gap between the two teams has narrowed significantly. In the most recent encounter in November 2024 in the Champions League, the "Gray Tigers" had to struggle to get a minimal 1-0 victory.
That shows that Benfica knows how to make things difficult for the German giants. With their maturity and current form, they are capable of doing something this time.
Benfica will certainly choose a tight defensive style of play and wait for the opportunity to launch sharp counter-attacks.
Bookmakers also offer a fairly balanced ratio when Bayern only concedes half a goal for the entire match (0.25 goals in the first half). Meanwhile, the over/under is 2.5 goals for the entire match (only 1 goal in the first half).
This is a match with a lot of calculation, so the number of goals not exceeding 2 is completely possible.
Expected lineup:
Benfica: Trubin; Aursnes, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Kokcu, Joao Neves, Sanches; Di Maria, Pavlidis, David Neres.
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane.
Score prediction : Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-doan-ti-so-fifa-club-world-cup-bayern-phoi-ao-truoc-benfica-20250624154547323.htm
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