The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup nears its conclusion with critical fixtures in Groups C and D and we take a look at them from a betting angle.
Bayern Munich and Flamengo have already secured their places in the knockout stages, while Benfica, Chelsea, and Espérance de Tunis are in contention to join them. Boca Juniors remain mathematically alive, while Auckland City and LAFC aim to bow out with dignity.
TUESDAY 24 June
Match 38: Benfica (Portugal) vs Bayern Munich (Germany) –21.00 (SAST)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
A clash of Group C’s top two teams.
Benfica, on 4 points, need at least a draw to feel safe although given their goal difference they would likely progress with a narrow loss. After a 2–2 draw with Boca and a 6–0 demolition of Auckland City, their attack is clicking—led by Ángel Di María.
Bayern Munich, already through with two commanding wins (10–0 vs. Auckland City, 2–1 vs. Boca Juniors), may rotate their squad but remain dangerous given their tremendous depth.
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Benfica 4.50
Draw 3.25
Bayern Munich 2.00
This should be a cracking match and I think the draw will be a big runner.
Bet: The draw at 3.25
Match 37: Auckland City FC (New Zealand) vs. Boca Juniors (Argentina) –21.00 (SAST)
Venue: Geodis Park, Nashville
Auckland City, already eliminated after conceding 16 goals in two games, aim to salvage pride and avoid finishing without a goal or point.
Boca Juniors must win and hope Benfica lose to keep their qualification hopes alive. Currently on 1 point, they need a win and a large goal swing to potentially leapfrog Benfica.
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Auckland City 76.00
Draw 36.00
Boca Juniors 1.01
This should be one way traffic so lets go for a correct score bet here.
Bet: Correct Score 0-6 at 4.00
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WEDNESDAY 25th June
Match 39: Los Angeles FC (USA) vs. CR Flamengo RJ (Brazil) – 03.00 (SAST)
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando
LAFC are playing for pride after two narrow defeats and no goals scored. A strong showing at home is all they can aim for against a deep Flamengo squad.
Flamengo, already qualified from Group D with six points from six, may rest players after confident wins over Chelsea and Espérance.
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Los Angeles 4.75
Draw 3.90
Flamengo 1.75
I expect that the goals are going to fly in this one and I am betting on 3 goals or more to be scored.
Bet: Over 2.5 goals at 1.85
Match 40: Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) vs. Chelsea (England) –03.00 (SAST)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Both sides are on 3 points, but Chelsea’s goal difference gives them the edge. A draw sends Chelsea through; Espérance must win.
Chelsea beat LAFC but fell to Flamengo. Espérance lost narrowly to Flamengo and beat LAFC 1–0.
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Espérance 10.00
Draw 5.50
Chelsea 1.33
Expect intensity in this winner-takes-all fixture but I think goals will be at a premium.
Bet: Under 2.5 goals at 2.15
