Benfica and Bayern Munich will clash on Tuesday at Bank of America Stadium in each side's final group game of the revamped Club World Cup, with the Portuguese giants needing at least a point to progress.
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Benfica vs Bayern Munich prediction: Goals a near certainty
Key Stats
- Bayern Munich have scored 26 goals in their last seven games, and they also kept five clean sheets in that time.
- The German champions have already qualified for the round of 16 but need a point to guarantee a first-placed finish.
- Benfica have netted 11 times in their past three outings, but have conceded at least once in five of their six most recent matches.
Correct score prediction: Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have no need to overly exert themselves, but their impressive goalscoring form makes it difficult to back Benfica, and stars such as Harry Kane will likely power the Bavarians to victory.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern are clear favourites
- HOME: 29/10 (3.9) –25.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bayern Munich were the first club to qualify for the round of 16, and the bookmakers think they have a strong chance of achieving a third consecutive win and topping their group.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: One-sided record
Benfica have faced Bayern seven times since 2016 – with all of those clashes coming in the Champions League – and they have lost six, drawn once and conceded 20 goals in those fixtures.
UEFA Champions League 06/11/24
Bayern Munich
Benfica
UEFA Champions League 02/11/21
Bayern Munich
Benfica
UEFA Champions League 20/10/21
Benfica
Bayern Munich
UEFA Champions League 27/11/18
Bayern Munich
Benfica
UEFA Champions League 19/09/18
Benfica
Bayern Munich
Benfica preview: Di Maria to lead the attack
Benfica managed to defeat Auckland City 6-0 on June 20, scoring five goals in the second half, but fans may be concerned that it took until first-half stoppage time to break the deadlock.
Legendary forward Angel Di Maria netted twice against Auckland, and the 37-year-old will want to help his side get over the line against Bayern.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Barreiro, Kokcu, Di Maria, Prestianni, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Sporting
1
Benfica
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Estoril
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
AVS
0
Benfica
6
Portugal Cup 23/04/25
W
FC Tirsense
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Guimaraes
0
Benfica
3
Bayern Munich preview: Resilience against Boca
Bayern Munich became the first team to beat a South American side when they beat Boca Juniors 2-1 last time out on Saturday, claiming all three points due to Michael Olise's 84th minute winner.
Thomas Muller was taken off as a result of injury against the Argentinian club, and his absence makes Jamal Musiala's place in the XI behind centre-forward Harry Kane almost certain.
Predicted lineup: Neuer (GK), Laimer, Tah, Stanisic, Guerreiro, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Musiala, Coman, Kane
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Bayern Munich
2
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
RB Leipzig
3
Bayern Munich
3
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
Mainz
0
Bayern Munich
3
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
W
Heidenheim
0
Bayern Munich
4
UEFA Champions League 16/04/25
D
Inter Milan
2
Bayern Munich
2
Player to watch – Michael Olise
Michael Olise scored his side's winning goal against Boca, and he has arguably been Bayern's player of the tournament so far.
The Frenchman was the Bavarians' leading assist provider in 2024-25, registering 18 assists in all competitions last term, and his creativity will be key to getting the best out of Kane.