Chelsea takes on Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Blues finished second in Group D with a strong 3-0 win over ES Tunis, while Benfica led Group C, beating Bayern by a narrow margin. Both teams play exciting football and have a core of exciting talents, making this knockout match a big one. Here are our Benfica vs Chelsea predictions to help you make bets.
The first Round of 16 games in the Club World Cup will take place on June 28, 2025, and Benfica lock horns with Chelsea at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The knockouts are decided in a one-legged tie.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Round of 16 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Bank Of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| 🗓️ Date: | 28 June 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Saturday |
Chelsea enters the quarterfinals of the 2025 CWC as favorites at 2.05 (21/20), but Benfica is not so far away with odds of 3.60 (13/5) to win. The sports bookies for Club World Cup 2025 are valuing a draw at 3.40 (12/5) on Benfica vs Chelsea odds.
The Blues have won all three competitive matches against Benfica since 2005, including the 2012 Champions League quarter-final and 2013 Europa League final. There have been a lot of changes in both teams, and the Eagles will fancy their chances here.
Benfica have been decent in the Club World Cup, and they finished as Group C leaders. Bruno Lage’s team kicked off their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors, despite going down 2-0 in their first 30 minutes. Benfica followed with a dominant 6-0 win over Auckland City to set up a crunch clash with Bayern. Needing a win on the final day to win the group, Benfica got the job done over Bayern Munich, courtesy of a lone goal from Andreas Schjelderup.
Tomás Araújo and Alexander Bah are sidelined with injuries, while Álvaro Carreras and Andrea Belotti are back from suspensions. Di María, Vangelis Pavlidis, and Andreas Schjelderup are expected to start in attack.
Chelsea has had a mixed run in this competition, and they would be careful to avoid complacency against Benfica. They beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their first game of the tournament, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández. However, they suffered a 3-1 loss to Flamengo, despite opening the scoring through Neto. They bounced back with a 3-0 victory against ES Tunis, a much weaker opponent, securing six points and a spot in the Round of 16 against Benfica.
Wesley Fofana is the only big miss for this clash. Omari Kellyman is also sidelined, but there are no suspensions for the Blues. New signing Liam Delap has started the last two games, and he will be preferred in attack.
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There have been a lot of goals for both teams in the FIFA Club World Cup, and it looks set to deliver over 2.5 goals with both sides scoring. Chelsea has found the net in all three group stage games, racking up six goals in that period. Portuguese side Benfica has also scored in every match, putting six past Auckland City and nabbing a 1-0 upset over Bayern Munich. While both teams have been great offensively, they have shown a few lapses in defense, and it’s unlikely any of them will keep a clean sheet. Backing both teams to score & over 2.5 goals is a top pick on Benfica vs Chelsea betting predictions.
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Chelsea has struggled with discipline issues right from last season, and they’ve often been on the wrong end of bookings. The Blues have received six bookings so far, including a red card, the third-highest by any European team in this competition. Benfica has also had its fair share of troubles on the pitch, and they’ve been booked eight times, including a sending off against Boca Juniors. A crunch clash awaits us, and we should see at least five bookings in this game.
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Angel Di Maria is the man for the big occasions, and he’s been vital in Benfica’s run to the knockout stages. The Argentine forward is the joint top-scorer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with three goals in three matches, and he’s one of the most valuable picks on any site to bet on soccer. Bruno Lage has also placed the 37-year-old on penalty duties, and this is a good bet on Benfica vs Chelsea betting tips.
Can Bruno Lage lead his team to a first win over Chelsea? Or will the Blues continue their quest for another big trophy? Our Benfica vs Chelsea betting picks are ready, and you can make extra cash by using our expert tips and predictions.
