Benfica vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16

The previous confrontation between these teams ended in favour of the Blues.

Benfica are all set to battle with Chelsea in the round of 16 fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The interesting and high-stakes contest between the two European sides is scheduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium.

The Liga Portugal side SL Benfica will be high on confidence as they are coming in after defeating the German giants Bayern Munich in their previous fixture. They also topped Group C after winning two and drawing one of their group stage games. Benfica have shown good composure and will be looking to continue with their form here.

Chelsea FC have also made it to the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They finished second in Group D. The Blues came up with good performances against LAFC and ES Tunis, but struggled really hard against the Brazilian giants Flamengo.

Enzo Maresca’s side might face some issues taking on their next opponents, and it is surely not going to be an easy fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• Date: Sunday, June 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST (Saturday, June 28: 20:00 GMT/ 16:00 ET/ 13:00 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: D-L-D-W-W

Chelsea: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Angel Di Maria (Benfica)

The 37-year-old Argentine winger is the top goal scorer for SL Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Although all of his scored goals have been spot kicks, Angel Di Maria plays a crucial part in the final third for the Liga Portugal side. With his experience, he will look to once again guide his side to another win.

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

The newest signing for Chelsea scored his first goal for the Blues during his previous Club World Cup fixture against ES Tunis. Liam Delap will be looking to step up and help his side in the attacking front when they take on Benfica next. The Blues have not been the best attacking side, but they are slowly catching up.

Match Facts

• SL Benfica are yet to defeat Chelsea.
• The Blues have emerged victorious in all of their previous meetings against Benfica.
• Benfica are undefeated in their last three fixtures.

Benfica vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win @13/5 bet365
• Angel Di Maria to score @13/1 BetVictor
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Florentino Luis is injured and will miss out on action for Benfica.

All of the squad members for Chelsea are fit and set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Benfica won: 0

Chelsea won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trubin (GK); Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Sanches, Barreiro; Di Maria; Prestianni, Schjelderup; Pavlidis

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez; Guiu, Delap, Neto

Match Prediction

It is going to be a pressure-packed game for both sides, and neither side can afford to lose here. Benfica are likely to come out on top against Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 clash.

Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Chelsea

Telecast Details

Fans from all over the world can watch the free live stream of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game on the official DAZN app and website.

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