Boca Juniors vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds, Lineups

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Betting Odds, Group A – FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The FIFA Club World Cup has arrived, showcasing thrilling matchups. Argentine Primera División team Boca Juniors will face off against Portuguese team SL Benfica in a Group C match.

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Match Details:

Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
Date and Kickoff Time: June 17 – 3:30 IST [June 16 – 22:00 GMT/15:00 PT/18:00 ET]
Referee: Issa Sy
VAR: In Use

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Preview

Argentinian powerhouses Boca Juniors meet Portuguese team Benfica for the first time, as the two clubs compete in Group C at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Bayern Munich are the clear favorites to progress to the round of 16 as group winners, and Monday’s match will play a significant role in determining who accompanies the Bundesliga champions into the knockout stage.

Boca had a prosperous 2025 Apertura and has clinched this tournament in prior editions three times. Nevertheless, Argentinian clubs overall have faced difficulties against European rivals, including Boca, who lost 4–2 to a talented Milan team in the 2007 Club World Cup final.

Miguel Ángel Russo has returned for his third stint at the helm of the six-time Copa Libertadores champions after they chose to part ways with Fernando Gago. Russo has taken over a skilled team with ample experience, yet they are the underdogs in this situation.

Benfica secured their spot in the tournament through UEFA’s ranking system due to their steady performances in international competitions over the last four years. Bruno Lage’s team was eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 previously and ultimately finished the Primeira Liga season in second place, trailing Lisbon rivals Sporting CP.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Boca Juniors: L-W-D-L-W

Benfica: L-D-D-W-W

Head to Head:

This will be the first encounter between Boca Juniors and Benfica.

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Lineup (Probable)

Boca Juniors (4-3-1-2)

Marchesín(GK); Blanco, Costa, Battaglia, Blondel; Zenón, Delgado, Belmonte; Palacios; Giménez, Merentiel

Benfica (3-4-2-1)

Soares(GK); Carreras, Silva, Otamendi; Dahl, Luís, Kökçü, Araújo; Aktürkoğlu, Bruma; Pavlidis

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Betting Tips and Odds

Tip 1: Benfica to win – 1.75 by Bc Games
Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.83 by 1XBET
Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.95 by Stake

Boca Juniors vs Benfica Match Prediction

The attitudes in each camp probably differ due to Benfica’s season conclusion and Boca’s impressive Apertura. Lage’s team fell to Sporting once more, yet they appeared to be a better squad under the ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers coach.

The returning Russo could make Boca a tough opponent this summer, and they might believe they can pull off an upset in Miami. They will strive to restrict Benfica by maintaining a deep position before initiating an attacking counter.

This has the potential to be a cautious and fragmented contest that might be determined by a moment of brilliance from the Portuguese team.

Prediction: Boca Juniors 1–3 Benfica