The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout stages have thrown up a must-see clash of the Americas vs. Europe, as Flamengo and Bayern Munich meet at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
The Bundesliga champions did not expect to be coming into the business end of the tournament off a defeat — after a historic 10-0 win over Auckland City and an important 2-1 win over Boca to qualify for the last 16, Vincent Kompany's side lost 1-0 to Benfica and the Eagles took top spot in Group C.
As for Flamengo, they are preparing to make another big push in the United States. Leaders of a Group D in which Chelsea were overwhelming favourites, the 3-1 win over the Blues showed they can compete on equal terms with the world's best. With the experience of Filipe Luis coming off the bench and the likes of Jorginho, De Arrascaeta and Ecuador's Plata, the Brazilians will not be taking a backward step.
According to Sky Bet, Bayern are the strong favourites for this one — the German giants pay at 4/6 to win in 90 minutes, while their passage to the quarter-finals via any method is 1/3 with Bet365. Meanwhile, Flamengo's win goes up to 7/2 and 9/4 to qualify. The draw is 14/5.
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Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
First goal to be scored before the 27th minute: 5/6 (Bet365)
With 12 goals so far, Bayern were the second highest-scoring team in the group stage, behind only Manchester City's 13. That firepower was mainly felt by a weak Auckland City side, who conceded after just six minutes in the 10-0 drubbing, but Bayern were at it again against a much better team in Boca, who conceded to Harry Kane's 18th-minute winner. Flamengo have also scored in each of their matches, and put three past Chelsea, so they are just as likely to grab an early opener to see this pick land.
Michael Olise to score or assist: 21/20 (Bet365)
Olise was one of the best players last season in Germany, after being signed by Bayern from Crystal Palace. At the age of 23, Olise has scored 20 goals in 53 games, but he was also decisive in assists with a total of 23 last season. With three goals and two assists in just 180 minutes played in this competition so far, the London-born but naturalised French national shapes up to have another important performance against Flamengo.
Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups, team news
Flamengo were able to take their foot off the gas in the final group match against LAFC and make changes, but expect them to restore to full strength here, with Wesley pushing for a start and Plata likely to lead the attack.
- Flamengo predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Rossi (GK) — Wesley, Danilo, Pereira, Ayrton — Pulgar, Jorginho — Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Everton — Plata.
Injured: De La Cruz (knee)
Suspended: None
Bayern will almost certainly restore several faces to the lineup after they were rested for the final group game, with Olise ready to fire. Musiala will likely start if fit, but if not then expect Sane to continue.
- Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro — Kimmich, Goretzka — Olise, Musiala, Coman — Kane.
Injured: Musiala (knock, doubt)
Suspended: None
Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Sky Bet.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 13/2 |
| Bayern 2-1 | 13/2 |
| Bayern 1-0 | 13/2 |
| Bayern 2-0 | 15/2 |
| Bayern 3-0 | 12/1 |
| Flamengo 2-1 | 12/1 |
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How to watch Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich in Club World Cup action
- Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Time: 9:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Streaming: DAZN
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