Benfica vs Chelsea – Match Preview

The FIFA Club World Cup 1/8 final brings an exciting clash between Benfica and Chelsea. This match is set for Monday, June 28th, at the Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is at 20:00 GMT. In this knockout stage, both teams are eager to win. Benfica will play at ‘home’, but the game is on neutral ground. They aim to defy the odds. Chelsea, favored by bookmakers, knows the importance of a win here to advance in the competition.

Benfica – Form

Benfica’s recent performances have been varied. Their last game on June 24, 2025, ended in a 1:0 win against Bayern Munich. This victory in the FIFA Club World Cup was unexpected. Before this, they beat Auckland City FC 6:0, a result many predicted. However, they drew 2:2 with Boca Juniors before that, a disappointing outcome.

Chelsea – Form

Chelsea has had a varied form away from home, with two wins and a loss recently. They won 3-0 against Esperance on June 25, 2025. This win met bookmaker predictions. Their game against Flamengo on June 20 ended in a 3-1 loss, below expectations. They then won 4-1 against Real Betis, showcasing their scoring ability.

Benfica – Chelsea – Head to Head

The last encounter between Benfica and Chelsea was on May 15, 2013. Chelsea won 2:1 in the Europa League final. Chelsea has won 3 of the last 10 matches, with Benfica winning none. The past five matches saw no draws, indicating decisive outcomes. This trend could influence the upcoming game.

Benfica – Chelsea – Standings

This match is part of the FIFA Club World Cup Final Stage, so there are no standings. Both teams are on neutral ground, aiming to progress from the 1/8 round. With Chelsea favored at odds of 2.10, Benfica seeks to surprise. Each game in this tournament is crucial, with no room for errors.

Benfica vs Chelsea – Top scorers

Benfica’s Angel Di Maria leads their scoring with 3 goals in the tournament. Leandro Barreiro follows with 2 goals. Nicolas Otamendi, Renato Sanches, and Andreas Schjelderup each have one goal. For Chelsea, Pedro Neto has scored twice. Tosin Adarabioyo, Enzo Fernandez, and Tyrique George each have one goal. Liam Delap also scored, contributing to Chelsea’s attack.

Benfica vs Chelsea – Full-Time Betting

Chelsea is the favorite with odds of 2.10 for a win. A Benfica victory is at 3.70, and a draw at 3.30. Chelsea’s form and history give them an edge. For alternative bets, “halftime-fulltime” Chelsea leads at 2.75. “Draw-no-bet” offers 2.50 for Benfica and 1.50 for Chelsea. The “double-chance” market gives 1.333 for a Chelsea win or draw.

Benfica vs Chelsea – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals is set at 2.00, and “Under 2.5” at 1.80. This suggests a moderate goal expectation. Chelsea’s past dominance and both teams’ recent forms support the “Over 2.5” option at 2.00 for those expecting many goals.

Benfica vs Chelsea – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.80 and “BTTS: No” at 1.95. Historical data and recent performances suggest “BTTS: Yes” at 1.80 is a likely outcome, especially given the teams’ attacking capabilities.

Benfica vs Chelsea – Prediction