The stage is set for an exciting Round of 16 match at the FIFA Club World Cup, as Benfica and Chelsea prepare to face off on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Benfica arrives with momentum from a strong Group C performance, notably defeating Bayern Munich 1–0, while Chelsea secured second place in Group D. Here is my analysis for this knockout stage match along with my Benfica vs Chelsea prediction for Saturday.
Our Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction
– Pick: Chelsea moneyline (+110)
– Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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Benfica vs Chelsea Match Preview
Benfica has scored in each of their three group stage matches, with 9 goals and conceding only twice. Angel Di María has been pivotal, providing goals and creativity. Their 1-0 win over Bayern in the final day of Group C play was a impressive statement, as they topped a group featuring Boca Juniors and Bayern, showing they’re peaking for the knockout rounds.
Chelsea, on the other hand, experienced an up-and-down group stage by their standards. The English giants comfortably defeated LAFC and Esperance Tunis, but lost 3-1 to Flamengo which decided the first place in Group D. Chelsea’s tournament path may be easier because of that result, avoiding Bayern Munich, who finished second in Group C. It remains to be seen if they can capitalize on this by winning and advancing.
This is the first meeting between these clubs since their encounter in the Europa League in 2013. They have faced each other in European competition three times, with Chelsea winning all those matches. However, those were different Chelsea and Benfica teams, and the past records are irrelevant for this game.
Betting Insights
– Chelsea is favored to win at +110. Benfica is +260 to win in 90 minutes, while the draw is +230.
– The total goals line is set at 2.5 goals, with the under at -118 and the over at -106 at bet365.
– Both Teams to Score is slightly favored, with the yes option at -134 and the no at +100.
Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction
The match promises to be open and physical. Benfica’s structure and finishing could trouble Chelsea, but the English side’s depth should help them overcome their second-place group finish. Chelsea’s midfield trio of Fernández, Caicedo, and Palmer might outplay Benfica’s in the midfield battle. Expect an early goal from Benfica, followed by two responses from Chelsea to advance to the quarterfinals.
Benfica vs Chelsea Model Projection
– Score Projection: Benfica 1 – Chelsea 2
– Win Probability: Benfica 38%, Chelsea 45%, Draw 17%
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