Flamengo and Bayern Munich promises to be a very interesting match-up when they meet each other in the last-16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) on Sunday. Flamengo impressively topped Group D ahead of Chelsea, ES Tunis and LAFC, while Bayern finished in second spot in Group C behind Benfica but ahead of both Boca Juniors and Auckland City.
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Flamengo vs Bayern Munich prediction: Bavarians to edge entertaining affair?
Key stats
- Flamengo are unbeaten in 11 games in total across all competitions.
- Bayern's 1-0 defeat to Benfica last time out was their first in 10 matches in all competitions.
- Flamengo have conceded just two goals in the tournament so far.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 1-2 Bayern Munich
Flamengo should put up a real fight against Bayern considering their long unbeaten run and the fact that they defeated another European heavyweight in Chelsea in the group stage. The Bavarians should still possess too much quality for them though, so we are predicting a narrow win for them.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern predicted to progress
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Unsurprisingly given their reputation in the footballing world, Bayern have been installed as odds-on favourites with bookmakers to progress into the quarter-finals. A draw in normal time is rated at just over a 25% chance according to the implied probabilities, with a Flamengo victory slightly under that.
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Most recent H2Hs: Never met before
Both teams have never met each other before in a competitive outing. Flamengo did well against European opposition in the group stage, beating Chelsea 3-1, but Bayern also beat South American opposition in Boca Juniors 2-1, so both should not be fazed about facing off against each other.
Nicolas de la Cruz is the only notable absentee for Flamengo ahead of this clash. After rotating against LAFC last time out, the Brazilians should resort back to their strongest possible XI.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK); Franca, Danilo, Pereira, Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, Gerson; De Arrascaeta, Plata & Araujo
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EC Bahia
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Flamengo
1
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Central Cordoba
1
Flamengo
1
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L
Cruzeiro
2
Flamengo
1
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W
Botafogo PB
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Flamengo
1
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Corinthians
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Flamengo
4
Bayern Munich preview: Defensive trio still injured
Bayern also rotated in their defeat to Benfica last time out, so are expected to field a much stronger XI. Kim Min-jae, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito continue to remain absent through injury.
Predicted lineup: Neuer (GK); Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; 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 has been one of Bayern's standout players at the CWC so far. Indeed, he contributed three goals and two assists in their opening two victories.
Olise's debut season with the Bavarians can only be considered a success considering the impact that he has had. The Frenchman helped them win the Bundesliga, and Bayern will be desperate to add the CWC to their ever-growing trophy cabinet.