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Benfica vs. Auckland City expert football betting tips, predictions, preview & odds for 2025 Club World Cup Group C

Hector Salerno

Peter Fitzpatrick

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The 2025 Club World Cup continues with Benfica facing Auckland City at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando.

The Eagles are coming off an important point against Boca and need to beat the New Zealand team (who lost 10-0 to Bayern Munich) in a group where goal difference will be important. 

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Benfica went from a critical outlook to an encouraging one in their opening Group C game. After being two down against Boca, the Argentinean world champions appeared: Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi salvaged a point, all while being down to 10 men following the dismissal of Andrea Belotti. 

As for Auckland City, after the tough defeat against the Germans, nothing but a a win will do as they take on another big European team. In any case, for this amateur team and Oceania champion, it is already historic to compete in the tournament. 

Paddy Power has a clear favourite, and logically it is Benfica, with incredibly low odds of 1/200. A win for Auckland City in Orlando is beyond unlikely at 125/1. 

The Sporting News presents odds and predictions to bet and make the match more exciting.

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Benfica vs. Auckland City prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash

First goal in the match 0-10 minutes: 11/10 (Bet365)

In a match where Benfica's victory, barring a real miracle, is already written, the only unknown is how many goals they will put past Auckland City. The New Zealanders' park the bus tactics only worked for six minutes against Bayern Munich and it looks a good bet that Benfica don't take more than 10 to open their account. 

+13.5 Benfica shots on target: 8/13 (LiveScore Bet)

With the need to score as many goals as possible in order to reach the last matchday with Boca or Bayern Munich on level terms, Benfica will have goals on their mind. Considering that the German giants Bayern had 18 shots on target against Auckland, Di Maria, Pavlidis, Bruma and Akturkoglu will all fancy their chances. 

Benfica vs. Auckland City predicted score and most likely results

Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to LiveScore Bet. All odds listed are correct at the time of publish, but are subject to change.

ResultOdds
Benfica 6-023/4
Benfica 7-06/1
Benfica 5-06/1
Benfica 8-015/2
Benfica 4-015/2

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How to watch Benfica vs. Auckland City in Club World Cup action

  • Date: Friday June 20, 2025
  • Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
  • Time: 5 p.m. BST
  • TV/Streaming: DAZN

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Hector Salerno

Modelo 89, papeles al día. Periodista especializado en deportes desde 2013. Productor de contenidos freelance para The Sporting News. Fútbol, pronósticos y más. Intento de arquero y de los de antes: nada de salir jugando, siempre pelotazo largo.

Peter Fitzpatrick

Peter Fitzpatrick is a freelance content producer for The Sporting News working on betting content for English-language editions. He has been working in sports media since 2022 following a career change mid-lockdown. He has primarily written on football, but also has a keen interest in rugby union, basketball and tennis.