Flamengo vs. Bayern: Club World Cup Round of 16 Preview

One of the standout matches in the Club World Cup Round of 16 will be a true South America vs. Europe showdown between Flamengo and Bayern München.

Flamengo drew 1-1 in their last match against Los Angeles FC, although they previously had secured qualification to the Round of 16.

Bayern München, in a similar situation to their Brazilian rivals, lost 1-0 to Benfica and finished second in their group.

Flamengo vs. Bayern Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Flamengo?

It’s been a great tournament so far for Flamengo. They finished the group stage undefeated after defeating Espérance (2-0) and Chelsea (3-1) and drawing their last match against Los Angeles FC—a game in which they had already qualified and fielded several substitutes.

The ‘Mengão,’current leader of the Brasileirão, Round of 16, and not only in the Club World Cup but also in the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, continues to prove they are a strong side and one that can trouble European teams. Chelsea already experienced that firsthand in a match where the Brazilians came from behind after Pedro Neto’s opener.

The big surprise has been 20-year-old Wallace Yan, who played just 9 minutes against the English side and 19 versus the Americans, scoring in both matches. Likewise, Ecuadorian winger Gonzalo Plata had a standout performance against the Blues, and new signing Jorginho has fit in the team very well.

Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás de la Cruz, who had been recovering from injury and was expected to make his debut against LAFC, suffered a setback and was left out of the squad again. It remains to be seen how he progresses and whether he’ll be available on Sunday.

Why Bet on Bayern München?

Bayern is another top contender to win the FIFA Club World Club 2025. In their debut, they had no trouble crushing the semi-professional Auckland City team 10-0, but things got tougher after that.

First came Boca Juniors, whom they narrowly beat 2-1 thanks to a goal from Michael Olise in the 84th minute.Then, already qualified, they faced Benfica and fielded several substitutes, ultimately losing 1-0, despite introducing key players like Olise, Harry Kane, and Joshua Kimmich in the second half.

Now they face another tough challenge, and we’ll have to see if they can rise to the occasion, especially since they’ve already shown they struggle when truly tested.

Jamal Musiala, who was injured against Boca, was on the bench versus Benfica, so he’ll likely be available for Sunday’s match. However, Alphonso Davies, Eric Dier, Hiroki Ito, and Min-jae Kim remain sidelined.

Precisely, Musiala is, along with Olise and three other players, the top scorer of the Club World Cup with three goals. Interestingly, the young German scored all of them in the first match against Auckland, averaging one goal every 18 minutes.

Final Betting Analysis: Flamengo vs. Bayern

It will be a great match between two continental powerhouses that will surely deliver an exciting and evenly contested game. Both teams have their strengths and are very well-coached.

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two teams.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Bayern, with their Moneyline at -122, while Flamengo sits at +333, and a draw is at +306.

We believe the match will end with Bayern taking the win 2-1.

Go for a win for Bayern. If you bet $100 at -122, you will gain $81.97 for a total payout of $181.97.

Flamengo vs. Bayern Betting Pick: Bayern