Boca Juniors vs Benfica Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Prediction:

Boca Juniors take to the field against Benfica in the opening match of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. Both sides kick off their campaigns in Group C in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium.

The iconic Argentine outfit, Boca Juniors get their 2025 Club World Cup campaign underway on Monday evening. The Argentines qualified to the tournament via their four-year CONMEBOL club ranking, and join group C alongside Bayern Munich and Oceania’s Auckland City.

They take on the Portuguese Primeira Liga runners-up, Benfica, who return to the competition for the first time in 60 years. The Eagles come into this group expected to finish second behind Bayern, however, this match is potentially the most important for both sides in the race for second.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Boca Juniors vs Benfica

This clash between Boca Juniors and Benfica will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Monday, June 16, at 23:00 BST. This match will be available to watch for free on DAZN or Channel 5.

TV Channel

This match will be on free view TV in the UK, live on Channel 5 for a 23:00 BST kick-off time.

Live Stream Options

You will be able to catch this match through the DAZN App.

• Date: Monday, June 16
• Kick-off: 23:00 BST
• Channel: DAZN

Key Statistics

• This match will prove all the statistical prediction analysts right or wrong, Benfica are the side expected to come second, so Boca will feel they have nothing to lose

• Benfica have had a really strong record coming into the tournament, losing just once since mid-March

• Boca, meanwhile, have had a tough warm up heading into their campaign, losing two of their last four matches

• Boca Juniors have scored just four times in their past five matches. Benfica, meanwhile, have scored 11 in their last five

Boca Juniors Preview, Form and Standout Players

Boca Juniors Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Marchesin; Blanco, Rojo, Battaglia, Blondel; Delgado, Belmonte, Zenon; Palacios: Cavani, Merentiel.

Boca finished the season in 3rd place after a very up and down season which saw appoint Miguel Angel Russo for his third stint in charge of the Buenos Aires side. Despite securing qualification for next years Copa Libertadores, they did not end the season how they would have hoped. They ended their regular season with a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes, a 2-1 loss to arch-rivals River Plate and a 1-1 draw with Tigre. In the Apertura play-offs, they defeated Linus on penalties before falling to Independiente 1-0, losing in the quarterfinals.

35-year-old Marcos Rojo and 38-year-old Edinson Cavani will bring heaps of experience to the Argentine outfit. Despite his age, Cavani is still finding output, registering two assists and a goal in the last six matches, which he will hope to continue from Monday.

Benfica Preview, Form and Standout Players

Benfica Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Florentino, Aursnes; Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis.

Since their Champions League exit to Barcelona, Benfica managed to go on an incredible unbeaten run, narrowly missing out on the league title to fellow Lisbon occupants, Sporting CP. Just a week on from this, they fell short once more against Sporting, losing 3-1 in extra time, after Viktor Gyokeres scored a late penalty. They come into this match as heavy favourites to win, and to finish second in the group, where their path would lead them to playing the victors in Group D, a group which Chelsea are favoured to win.

Greek international Vangelis Pavlidis had an impressive campaign, scoring 19 goals in 27 starts. Turkish forward Akturkoglu also comes in on impressive form, scoring 11 times in the Portuguese first division. Both players also netted for their countries on the recent international break, so will be confident heading into their opener.

Head-to-head Comparison

Monday evening will be the first time these sides lock horns, having operated in different continents and leagues, not meeting before in this competition either.

Betting Tip for Boca Juniors vs Benfica

Benfica come into this game in very good form and will use their disappointing standings in both the league and cup competitions as fuel to steamroll into the round of 16. They are favourites to beat an inconsistent Boca side who have struggled recently to find the net.

Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for Benfica to Win as the best value tip for this match. Odds on HighBet of 1.72 will mean a stake of £10 has a potential return of £17.20.

(Odds Subject to Change)

Final Prediction

Boca Juniors 0-2 Benfica