Match Details
Fixture: SL Benfica vs Bayern Munich
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group C
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Broadcast: DAZN (Free), FOX Sports (USA), Channel 5 (UK), FuboTV
Group C Stakes: Top Spot at Stake
Bayern Munich: 6 points (W2), already qualified. A draw or win secures first place in Group C.
Benfica: 4 points (W1, D1). A win sends them through as group winners; a draw guarantees progression. A loss could open the door for Boca Juniors to leapfrog them on goal difference.
Benfica – Team Preview
Recent Form
Drew 2–2 vs Boca Juniors (Matchday 1)
Defeated Auckland City 6–0 (Matchday 2)
1 loss in last 15 matches across all competitions
Key Players
Ángel Di María: 3 goals in 2 matches; Benfica’s top scorer in the tournament
Nicolás Otamendi: Veteran center-back and emotional leader
Leandro Barreiro: Scored twice vs Auckland; dynamic midfield presence
Vangelis Pavlidis: Starting striker with 30+ goals in 2024–25 season
Tactical Outlook
Coach Bruno Lage will likely stick with a 4-5-1, emphasizing midfield control and wide overloads. With Andrea Belotti suspended and Florentino Luís injured, expect Renato Sanches to start in midfield. Benfica will look to frustrate Bayern and strike on the counter through Di María and Prestianni.
Bayern Munich – Team Preview
Recent Form
Beat Auckland City 10–0 (Matchday 1)
Beat Boca Juniors 2–1 (Matchday 2)
Unbeaten in last 9 matches (W6, D3)
Key Players
Michael Olise: 3 goals, 2 assists in 2 matches; Bayern’s breakout star
Harry Kane: Scored vs Boca; 5 goals in last 6 matches
Joshua Kimmich & Leon Goretzka: Midfield engine room
Manuel Neuer: Veteran keeper with 2 Club World Cup titles
Tactical Outlook
Manager Vincent Kompany has deployed a fluid 4-2-3-1, with Olise and Coman providing width and Kane leading the line. Jamal Musiala is a doubt with a calf issue, while Kim Min-jae is still recovering from injury. Expect Bayern to dominate possession and press high to force turnovers.
Head-to-Head & Stats
All-Time Meetings: 13
Bayern Wins: 10
Draws: 3
Benfica Wins: 0
Last Meeting: Bayern 1–0 Benfica (2024 UEFA Champions League)
Bayern Goals (2025 CWC): 12 scored, 1 conceded
Benfica Goals (2025 CWC): 8 scored, 2 conceded
Top Scorers: Di María (3), Olise (3), Kane (1)
How to Watch Benfica vs Bayern Munich – June 24, 2025
TV (USA): FOX Sports, truTV
Streaming: DAZN – Free Worldwide Access, FuboTV
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
MATCH ODDS
Benfica + 290 Draw + 235 Bayern Munich + 100
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
