Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction: Who will Win FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 Match Today?

European giants SL Benfica and Chelsea FC face off in a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup last-16 clash. Benfica, debuting in the tournament, topped Group C with a shock win over Bayern Munich.

Chelsea, second in Group D, aim to use their depth to reach the quarter-finals against Palmeiras or Botafogo.

Benfica vs Chelsea Schedule

Benfica vs. Chelsea, Round of 16

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM BST /4:00 PM local time in USA / 1:30 am IST (early hours of June 29)

Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC.

Chelsea vs Benfica Head-to-Head Record

Chelsea have won all three competitive meetings: 1-0 and 2-1 in the 2011/12 Champions League quarter-finals, and 2-1 in the 2013 Europa League final. Benfica average one goal per game against Chelsea.

Recent Form

• Benfica: Unbeaten in 16 matches; recent results: W 6-0 vs. Auckland City, W 1-0 vs. Bayern Munich, D 2-2 vs. Boca Juniors, D 1-1 vs. Sporting.
• Chelsea: Won 10 of last 12; recent results: W 3-0 vs. Esperance Tunis, W 2-0 vs. LAFC, L 1-3 vs. Flamengo.

Benfica vs Chelsea Injury News

Benfica: Alexander Bah (ACL), Florentino Luis (Shoulder), Tomas Araujo (Doubtful), Manu Silva (ACL), Zeki Amdouni (Doubtful)

Chelsea: Wesley Fofana (Muscle), Nicolas Jackson (Suspended)

Key Players

• Benfica: Ángel Di María (3 goals in tournament), Nicolás Otamendi (29 duels won), Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis (30 goals this season).
• Chelsea: Enzo Fernández (6 goals, 8 assists in 2025), Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Pedro Neto (2 goals in tournament).

Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction: Who will Win the Round of 16 Match?

Chelsea’s depth and perfect record against Benfica give them an edge, but Benfica’s attack poses a threat. Expect a close match with Chelsea’s transitions deciding it. Under Enzo Maresca, the Blues have improved significantly, but there are cracks which can be exposed if the Portuguese club showcases their qualities.

The Premier League club are just a bit ahead probably because of their pedigree, but Benfica will be fancying their chances.

Score: Benfica 2-1 Chelsea