Benfica will kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a mouthwatering clash with Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, 16 June 2025.
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Boca Juniors vs Benfica predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Benfica's last four matches.
- Benfica opened the scoring in 11 of their last 13 games across all competitions.
- This will be the first encounter between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Boca Juniors 1-2 Benfica
Boca Juniors have been going through a rough patch, as they won only one of their last four matches, and even that victory was decided by a penalty shootout.
On the other hand, Benfica have lost only once in their last 13 games (W9, D3).
Given the difference in quality between these teams, we are leaning towards Benfica for the win.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Benfica are clear favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Benfica and Boca Juniors were paired alongside Bayern Munich and Auckland City in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ahead of this skirmish, Benfica are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds usually have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Benfica's last four games featured goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
This will be Benfica's first encounter with an Argentine team, and Boca Juniors’ first clash with a Portuguese side.
Boca Juniors preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Former Man United goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who has been sidelined for Boca Juniors since January, is still recovering from a knee surgery.
Having featured in Europe for most of his career, Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani will be playing at the Club World Cup for the first time in his career. The 38-year-old scored 20 goals in 39 appearances for Boca Juniors in 2024, but his output has diminished in 2025 with only two goals after 13 games.
Forwards Miguel Merentiel, Carlos Palacios and Milton Gimenez have overtaken the former PSG man in the pecking order at the club, but his experience will be needed as Mariano Herron’s side look to navigate their way in a tough group.
Predicted lineup: Marchesin (GK), Blondel, Battaglia, Costa, Blanco, Belmonte, Delgado, Zenon, Palacios, Merentiel & Gimenez.
Argentina Liga Profesional 11/05/25
W

Lanus
0 (2)

Boca Juniors
0 (4)
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/05/25
D

CA Tigre
1

Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
L

River Plate
2

Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 19/04/25
W

Estudiantes LP
0

Boca Juniors
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 12/04/25
W

Belgrano
1

Boca Juniors
3
Benfica preview: No new injury concerns
Arthur Cabral will not be part of the Benfica squad for the Club World Cup following his €15 million move to Botafogo. Alexander Bah and midfielder Manu Silva are also absent, both recovering from cruciate ligament injuries.
Angel Di Maria's days with Benfica are numbered, as the Argentine is set to depart the club after this competition. Together with forwards Kerem Akturkoglu and Vangelis Pavlidis, the former Real Madrid man's target will be to try and win the Club World Cup after losing both domestic titles to Sporting Lisbon last season.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Otamendi, Silva, Carreras, Aursnes, Kokcu, Luis, Veloso, Akturkoglu, Di Maria & 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
Player to watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis has been nothing short of impressive, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in his last 11 appearances for club and country. The Greek forward will fancy his chances against Boca Juniors.