Benfica vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Benfica vs Bayern Munich predictions ahead of this FIFA Club World Cup tie on Tuesday. Benfica’s inconsistency stems from imbalance between defence and attack; they finished second in Liga Portugal and exited the Champions League in the last 16 after a 1-4 aggregate loss to Barcelona. Read on for our match preview and free betting tips.

FIFA Club World Cup | June 24 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at Bank of America Stadium

Benfica vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Will Benfica’s Firepower Be Enough to Resist Bayern’s Relentless Pressure?

• Benfica’s Attack Keeps Delivering
  • The Portuguese giants have scored in 17 consecutive matches in all competitions, thanks to fluid combinations up top and threat from set-pieces.
• Bayern’s Backline Isn’t Bulletproof
  • Despite dominating games, Bayern have conceded in both of their last two Club World Cup outings – and have injury concerns in key defensive roles.
• Olise’s Golden Run Continues
  • Michael Olise has now bagged goals in seven of his last eight appearances across club and country, underlining his red-hot form and importance to Bayern’s system.

Best Bet for Benfica vs Bayern Munich

The Club World Cup rarely disappoints when it pits two giants from opposite ends of Europe against each other, and this year’s matchup between Benfica and Bayern Munich feels like it could be a cracker. Set in the sweaty Florida heat at the Hard Rock Stadium, this Tuesday’s late-night kick-off throws together two sides who, despite wildly different recent journeys, share a deep-rooted expectation to win. And win in style.

Benfica arrive with a blend of brilliance and chaos. Their draw against Boca Juniors was as dramatic as it gets – a match soaked in red cards, dodgy defending, and bursts of genius from Ángel Di María. Their problems are clear, though. They’re missing suspended forward Andrea Belotti, key midfielder Florentino Luís might not be fit, and they’ve got a defensive structure that collapses faster than a cheap camping tent in a thunderstorm. Still, Di María looked like a man ten years younger, Pavlidis showed flashes of a poacher’s instinct, and set pieces caused Boca all kinds of bother.

Bayern, meanwhile, roll into town looking a little jetlagged, but still very much a juggernaut. They’ve been dominant despite being visibly worn from international duties and nagging injury issues. Even without the likes of Alphonso Davies or a fully fit Kim Min-jae, they continue to operate like a well-oiled machine. Against Boca, they had more of the ball than a pub landlord during a quiet Monday shift – 73% possession, countless chances, and Michael Olise, once again, proving he might just be the most quietly lethal winger in Europe right now.

Best Bet for this Match: Both Teams to Score

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t flood you with a hundred conflicting suggestions. We do the research, crunch the numbers, and hand you one single pick – our Best Bet. And for this clash between Benfica and Bayern Munich, the strongest value lies with Both Teams to Score.

This selection didn’t just fall out of the sky. It’s built on Benfica’s recent ability to find the net regardless of the opponent – they’ve done so in every one of their last 17 matches, which is hardly a fluke. Despite their wobbly structure at the back, they seem to have figured out how to hurt teams, particularly from corners and set pieces, which they used effectively against Boca.

Now throw in the fact that Bayern’s defence, while still tough, is currently patched up with plaster and tape. With Davies out, and doubts still hanging over Upamecano’s sharpness, there’s space to exploit. And that’s where Di María’s dancing feet, Aktürkoğlu’s flair, and Pavlidis’ instinctive movement become so important.

On the other end, Bayern are almost guaranteed to score – because, well, they’re Bayern. Kane leads the line, and behind him Musiala, Coman and Olise provide a dizzying whirl of movement and creativity. Even if Kompany’s high-press style hasn’t quite gelled across the full 90, they still have enough punch to crack open any backline – especially one as leaky as Benfica’s.

“When a sharp attack meets a tired defence, goals follow. Bayern’s quality is a given, but Benfica’s spirit and set-piece threat mean they’ll make it interesting.”
*— BettingTips4You.com expert quote from Wolfgang Shotten

Our logic isn’t based on blind optimism. Benfica showed against Boca that they can be carved open, but also that they can respond. Meanwhile, Bayern haven’t exactly been watertight themselves. All signs point towards a match with goals on both ends.

If you’re after a correct score to put the cherry on top, we’re going with Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich. The Portuguese side might land a punch, but Bayern’s firepower – even under the Florida humidity – should shine through.

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