Benfica vs. Chelsea: Club World Cup Round of 16 Preview

The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup has wrapped up, and now is time to dive into the clash between Benfica and Chelsea in the Round of 16.

Benfica started the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors. They then recovered by winning 6-0 against Auckland City, finishing at the top of Group C after a 1-0 victory over Bayern.

Chelsea managed to secure second place in their group, and now they are facing a well-known opponent who they’ve bested before.

This is an intriguing matchup between two teams with history as they aim to advance to the Quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Benfica vs. Chelsea Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Benfica?

Things are looking good for Benfica. They secured the top spot in Group C after accumulating seven points from their three fixtures, with a 2-2 comeback draw with Boca Juniors on matchday one, followed by successive wins over Auckland City and Bayern Munich.

“O Glorioso” remains unbeaten at the tournament. They’ve demonstrated resilience, overcoming early setbacks, and explosive attacking power while tactically disciplined under pressure.

Joao Mario and Angel Di Maria remain key figures in the final third, while Petar Musa continues to lead the line effectively.

Why Bet on Chelsea?

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo on matchday two, but Enzo Maresca made eight changes for Wednesday’s match and landed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Esperance Tunis in Philadelphia.

Key players like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez have emerged as leaders, dictating the tempo and creating chances.

The team is still locked in, as Maresca has insisted that Benfica is “a top club, with a top manager and top players,” and the Blues must be at their best if they wish to prevail in Saturday’s “tough” contest.

That said, Chelsea has won all previous meetings against Benfica, including a Europa League final and a Champion League tie.

Final Betting Analysis: Benfica vs. Chelsea

Depending on Chelsea’s form when they enter, they could be in for a difficult ride against a Benfica outfit who will back themselves to pull off another upset after getting the better of Bayern last time out.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Chelsea, with their Moneyline at +116, while Benfica sits at +230, and a draw is at +287.

A closely contested battle could be on the cards, but if the Blues find their groove in the final third, then they should have enough to edge past their Portuguese counterparts into the Quarterfinals.

Go for a win for the Blues. If you bet $100 at +116, you will gain $116 for a total payout of $216.

Benfica vs. Chelsea Betting Pick: Chelsea