The Club World Cup knockout-stage clash between Chelsea (England) and Benfica (Portugal) will take place on June 28, 2025 (local time). Here is the prediction of this match.
Chelsea
As a Premier League powerhouse, Chelsea was widely tipped for success in this tournament but has faced mixed results. In their opening Group D matches, they secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Tunisian side Espérance de Tunis , but suffered a 1-3 defeat to Flamengo , exposing defensive frailties. Over three group-stage games, Chelsea scored 6 goals but conceded 3, with their backline struggling against pace and aerial threats . Key players like Enzo Fernández (2 assists vs. Espérance) and new signing Liam Delap (1 goal, 1 assist) have shown promise, but inconsistent performances from forwards like Nicolas Jackson (red card suspension) and Christopher Nkunku (missed chances) raise concerns .
Benfica
Benfica has been a revelation in this tournament, topping Group C with 2 wins and 1 draw (7 points). Their attacking trio of Ángel Di María, Simon Adingra, and Giorgos Pavlidis has been relentless, scoring 9 goals in three matches—including a historic 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich . Defensively, they’ve conceded just 2 goals, with centre-back António Silva and goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos forming a solid partnership . Manager Bruno Lage’s tactical discipline, particularly in high-pressing and quick transitions, has been pivotal.
Analysis
Although Chelsea scored in every group stage match, it should be noted that the opposition they faced was of limited strength. Except for Flamengo from the Brazilian Serie A, which is relatively strong, the remaining two teams were relatively weak. As a result, Chelsea's offensive firepower has been rather limited, and they may struggle to score goals in this match. Benfica, on the other hand, have a solid defensive line, even pulling off a 1-0 upset victory against Bayern Munich in the final group stage round. Meanwhile, Benfica's attacking performance has been impressive, with their offensive line led by Ángel Di María and Giorgos Pavlidis firing on all cylinders. Therefore, we favor a low-scoring or dull encounter in this match, believing that Benfica can play for a draw and aim to win.
Predictions
Handicap: Benfica +0.5
Scores: 0-0, 1-0, 1-1
Total Goals: 0, 1, 2
Corners: Over 9
