Benfica and Bayern Munich meet on Matchday 3 of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage in what promises to be a fantastic all-European contest.
Whoever emerges victorious will secure top spot in Group C, though a draw would see Bayern claim first place.
It really is a fantastic match in prospect at the Bank of America Stadium later this evening and below is a full sports betting preview, complete with tips to assist you with your midweek bets on football.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Preview
After thrashing part-timers Auckland City 10-0 in their opener, Bayern found things decidedly tougher against Boca Juniors.
The German champions looked set to drop two precious points after Harry Kane’s opener was cancelled out by Miguel Merentiel, but Michael Olise was on hand to net a brilliant 84th-minute winner.
Kane and Olise really are a formidable attacking partnership, one which has surely been the focus of Benfica’s defensive preparation ahead of kick-off.
But the Portuguese side enter this fixture with confidence coursing through the veins following a 6-0 triumph over Auckland City.
Veteran winger Angel Di Maria scored twice from the spot after netting from 12 yards in the 2-2 draw with Boca on Matchday 1.
Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis was also on target against Auckland City, a welcome boost for him ahead of such a crucial fixture.
Bayern and Benfica actually met in the League Phase of the Champions League back in November, a match which Vincent Kompany’s team won 1-0 thanks to a strike from Jamal Musiala.
The Bavarians registered 10 shots on target and had 74% of the possession in the Allianz Arena meeting, though we would be surprised to see a similar level of dominance this time around – especially with Bayern’s spot in the Round of 16 already secured!
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Bayern are favourites to claim the win at tempting odds of 2.01. A Benfica victory is priced at 3.90, while the draw is viewed as a more likely outcome at 3.38.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Michael Olise to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 3.75
Olise has quickly evolved into one of Bayern’s most important players – and he is not afraid of taking a shot. The Frenchman has three goals in this competition already and recorded 36 shots on target in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, the fourth-highest total in the division.
Angel Di Maria to score or assist @ 2.20
Di Maria is still going strong at the age of 37 and his prowess from the penalty spot makes him a great selection in this market. In the 2024-25 campaign, the Argentine winger scored eight goals and registered five assists in 25 Portuguese top-flight appearances.
Bet Builder: Bayern Munich to win, both teams to score and Harry Kane to score anytime @ 4.10
A Kane-themed Bet Builder which has really caught our eye. The Englishman is a goalscoring machine and he could be the difference in what has the potential to be a high-scoring affair between two European stalwarts.
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