Benfica vs Auckland City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

These teams are all set to battle for the first time.

SL Benfica are ready to take on Auckland City for their second group stage fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The interesting contest between the two teams is scheduled to take place at the Inter&Co Stadium.

The Liga Portugal side Benfica secured a draw in their previous game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. It was an intense battle for them, but they came with an equaliser in the final moments of the game and secured a point. Boca Juniors easily went past Benfica’s defence. The Liga Portugal cannot afford to make the same mistakes going forward.

The New Zealand side, Auckland City, were thrashed by Bayern Munich in their opening game of the mega competition. It was a lacklustre show by Auckland. They will have to step up here and look forward to a win if they want to stay alive in the Club World Cup. They will be coming in under intense pressure, which might cause problems for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
• Date: Friday, June 20
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: Salman Ahmad Falahi
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: W-D-D-L-D

Auckland City: L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Angel Di Maria (Benfica)

The Argentine star was one of the goal scorers for his side in their opening intense fixture against Boca Juniors. Angel Di Maria will be looking to step up here. He knows how to make plays and score goals.

Despite his age, Di Maria is going to play an important role in the final third.

Myer Bevan (Auckland City)

Myer Bevan will have to step up here, as Auckland City’s attacking rate was not at its very best. He failed to be an impactful player for his side. This time around, he will once again look to try and play an important role in the attacking front.

With the help of his fellow teammates, Myer Bevan can score a goal or two and help his side stand a chance.

Match Facts

• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
• Auckland City have won three of their last five fixtures.
• Benfica have only been able to win one of their last five matches.

Benfica vs Auckland City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win @1/100 William Hill
• Angel Di Maria to score @9/2 BoyleSports
• Goals over 3.5 @31/500 Star Sports

Injury and Team News

For Benfica, Andrea Belotti is suspended and will not be in action.

All of the selected squad members for Auckland City are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Benfica won: 0

Auckland City won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Dahl, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Florentino, Kokcu; Di Maria, Pavlidis, Bruma

Auckland City predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Tracey (GK); Murati, Mitchell, Den Heijer, Boxall, Lobo; Yoo, Gibert, Ilich, Manickum; Bevan

Match Prediction

These teams are yet to win a match in the current Club World Cup campaign, making this game more than interesting. However, we predict Benfica are likely to come out on top as the better side against Auckland City in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 clash.

Prediction: Benfica 4-0 Auckland City

Telecast Details

Worldwide: DAZN

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