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

This will be the first game between these two sides.

The FIFA Club World Cup is finally here, featuring some high-voltage encounters. Argentine Primera División’s side Boca Juniors will lock horns with Portuguese side SL Benfica in a Group C encounter.

Boca Juniors are currently placed second in their league with 33 points from 16 matches. They suffered a 1-0 loss against Independiente in their previous match and will look to start this competition with a win.

Benfica, on the other hand, also finished the 2024/25 season in their domestic league in second place, missing out on the Liga Portugal title by just two points. They also lost 3-1 against Sporting CP in their last game.

Kickoff:

• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
• Date and Kickoff Time: June 17 – 3:30 IST [June 16 – 22:00 GMT/15:00 PT/18:00 ET]
• Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos
• VAR: In Use

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— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) June 13, 2025

Form:

Boca Juniors (in all competitions): L-W-D-L-W

Benfica (in all competitions): L-D-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Lautaro Blanco (Boca Juniors)

The left-back has been sensational for Genoese so far this season. He is very solid defensively, and it will be difficult for any attack to get past him. His work rate is excellent as well.

Against an opponent like Benfica, he needs to be at the top of his game.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

The Greek striker joined Benfica during the summer of last season and emerged as the top scorer for his team in the very first season. He is a natural goalscorer and is very dangerous in and around the penalty box. He also scored against Slovakia on international duty with Greece.

All eyes will be on him during this clash.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
• Boca Juniors lost 1-0 against Independiente in their last game.
• Benfica lost 3-1 against Sporting in their last game.

¡Hay equipo!👊🧤#TakeItToTheWorld #FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/XE4VBDQlDk

— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) June 14, 2025

Boca Juniors vs Benfica: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Benfica to win – 1.75 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.83 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.95 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Both teams have their entire squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

This will be the first encounter between Boca Juniors and Benfica.

Predicted Lineups:

Boca Juniors (4-3-1-2)

Marchesín(GK); Blanco, Costa, Battaglia, Blondel; Zenón, Delgado, Belmonte; Palacios; Giménez, Merentiel

Benfica (3-4-2-1)

Soares(GK); Carreras, Silva, Otamendi; Dahl, Luís, Kökçü, Araújo; Aktürkoğlu, Bruma; Pavlidis

Match Prediction:

Benfica are expected to register a win over Boca Juniors in their FIFA Club World Cup opener.

Prediction: Boca Juniors 1-2 Benfica

Telecast details:

India: DAZN

UK: DAZN & Channel 5

US: DAZN, TNT Sports, TelevisaUnivision

Nigeria: DAZN, StarTimes Sports

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