On June 28, 2025, Benfica vs Chelsea will play in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. This is a World Cup event with the best teams in the world, even though both teams compete in one of Europe’s top leagues. Expect a highly tactical, smart football encounter.

Group Stage Recap

Benfica placed first in Group C, one of the tournament’s most surprising results, as the team advanced over Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors.

Chelsea placed second in Group B to Flamengo, B after a loss to Flamengo, but their subsequent form has been dominant.

The two have played against one another three times in history, with Chelsea winning each match by one goal. Could Benfica finally turn the tide?

Form Guide

Benfica | W–D–D–D–W–W

• Beat Bayern 1–0 in their last group game, thanks to an early strike from Andreas Schjelderup.
• Rugged in attack: 13 goals scored in six matches, with only five conceded.
• Strong form, but knockout football adds another level of challenge.

Chelsea | W–W–W–W–L–W

• Crushed Espérance de Tunis 3–0, with goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Tyrique George.
• Iron‑clad defense: just four goals conceded in their last six outings.
• Poised and confident—showing both balance and strength across the pitch.

Probable Lineups

Benfica Starting XI

Trubin; Dahl, Otamendi, António Silva; Aursnes, Barreiro; Renato Sanches, Schjelderup; Prestianni; Di María; Pavlidis

Note: No major injury concerns, though Di María might be rested if the heat becomes a factor.

Chelsea Starting XI

Jørgensen; Gusto, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Acheampong; Fernández, Lavia; Madueke, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall; Delap

Strategic flexibility: Nkunku may drift into a false nine role as needed.

Betting Odds & Key Markets (via StarBet)

Plenty of betting value here—odds from StarBet:

• Benfica win: 5.00
• Draw: 3.50
• Chelsea win: 1.76

Popular markets worth exploring:

• Over/Under 2.5 goals
• First Goalscorer
• Both Teams to Score
• Win in Extra Time

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Head‑to‑Head

Date	Score	Competition
15 May 2013	Benfica 1–2 Chelsea	Europa League Final
04 Apr 2012	Chelsea 2–1 Benfica	Champions League
27 Mar 2012	Benfica 0–1 Chelsea	Champions League

Chelsea has historically held the upper hand—and went on to win European titles each time.

Match Prediction

This is set to be a razor‑thin contest. Benfica showed grit against Bayern, though rotation and conditions played a part. Chelsea appears more composed, well-organised, and in control.

Prediction: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea (in extra time) is the prediction. Chelsea may have an advantage due to their depth and experience.

For more forecasts, check the StarBet Football Predictions section.

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