Chelsea faces Benfica in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday. Chelsea secured second place in Group D with six points from two wins and a loss, recently defeating Esperance Sportive de Tunis 3-0.
Benfica topped Group C with seven points following two wins and a draw, defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 on June 24. The winner will advance to face Palmeiras, who triumphed over Botafogo 1-0 earlier on Saturday.
Match Details:
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium, North Carolina.
Chelsea is currently favored to win with odds of +120, while Benfica stands as underdogs at +220. A draw is paying +255, and the goal total for the match is set at 2.5. Chelsea also has -160 odds to advance.
Before making any betting decisions on Benfica vs. Chelsea, it’s essential to review insights from SportsLine’s soccer expert, Martin Green. His past success includes substantial profits across various competitions, including a +6.30 unit gain in Euro qualifying.
Best Bets:
- Chelsea 90-minute money line (+120)
- Both teams to score (-185)
“Chelsea has been improving steadily this past year,” Green noted. “They began their Club World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over LAFC and showed resilience despite past challenges. Benfica is also strong, featuring top talents like Ángel Di María and Vangelis Pavlidis.”
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