2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage Preview

2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage Preview

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What to expect from Today’s FIFA Club World Cup Matches – Matchup and Previews

For Soccer fans, this is the last week of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group stage. For some of the clubs, its business as usual while for others, it is a way to make their mark on the world. Our 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage Preview for June 24, 2025, will go over each matchup and what to expect from them.

In Group C, Bayern and Boca are expected to lead, but the Auckland-Boca result could change the standings in this “group of death.

On the other hand, in Group D, Chelsea and Flamengo both need points to challenge Juventus and Man City. Today’s fixture could be decisive and sportsbooks are expecting to see a lot of soccer betting today.

Summary of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage Preview

Summary of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup So Far

  • Four matches today will finalize who advances as group winners or runners-up.
  • Qualified for Round of 16:
    • Group A: Palmeiras (W), Inter Miami (RU)
    • Group B: PSG (W), Botafogo (RU)
    • Group C: Bayern Munich (W), Benfica (RU)
    • Group D: Flamengo (W), Espérance de Tunis or Chelsea battling for RU
  • Eliminated
    • Auckland City: Eliminated from Group C.
    • Los Angeles FC: Eliminated from Group D.
    • Urawa Red Diamonds: Eliminated from Group E.
    • Ulsan HD: Eliminated from Group F.
    • Wydad AC: Eliminated from Group G.
    • Al Ain: Eliminated from Group G.
    • Pachuca: Eliminated from Group H.
    • Atletico Madrid: Eliminated after losing to Botafogo and failing to secure a large enough win in their final match.
    • Porto: Eliminated after a poor performance in their group, including a 4-4 draw with Al Ahly.
  • Knockout stage begins on June 28, with Round of 16.

Expect high drama as teams fight for key positioning before bracket seedings lock in.

Summary of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup So Far

Auckland City FC vs. Boca Juniors

  • Group C
  • Kick-off: 3 PM ET at GEODIS Park, Nashville
  • Key Focus: Will Boca secure the group leadership?

A David vs. Goliath clash in Group C as the struggling New Zealand side faces South American giants Boca who is looking to assert their dominance. Even though younever know what might happen during a match, it will be easy to make an accurate soccer prediction for this matchup.

Auckland City, the part-time New Zealand champs, have already been eliminated after heavy losses to Bayern (0–10) and Benfica (0–6).

They face South American powerhouses Boca, fighting for their tournament survival. Boca need a commanding win by six or more goals—and some help from Bayern beating Benfica—to reach the Round of 16. E

Expect a high-scoring mismatch, but with everything to play for on Boca’s side.

Auckland City FC vs Boca Juniors Betting Odds

  • Auckland City: +10000
  • Draw: +4500
  • Boca Juniors:

*Odds provided by BetOnline.ag and may change at any time.

Benfica vs. Bayern Munich

  • Group C
  • Kick-off: 3 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
  • Key Focus: Can Benfica challenge Bayern’s top-spot grip?

Two powerhouses collide in Group C; Bayern, bolstered by a Harry Kane-led squad, are the favorite to win. Bayern have already locked in their Round of 16 spot and can top Group C with just a draw. However, Vincent Kompany’s men aim for full points to maintain momentum.

Benfica, riding high after a 6–0 demolition of Auckland, need a result to join Bayern in the knockouts.

Benfica vs Bayern Munich Betting Odds

  • Benfica: +265
  • Draw: +240
  • Bayern Munich: +105

*Odds provided by BetOnline.ag and may change at any time.

 

Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea

  • Group D
  • Kick-off: 9 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
  • Key Focus: Will Chelsea recover after this last setback?

Chelsea brush off an LAFC loss with a key Group D encounter against Tunisian champions. Chelsea stumbled in their opener, a 3–1 defeat to Flamengo, leaving their Round of 16 hopes shaky. A win tonight would keep them alive, but another slip-up and they’re eliminated.

Espérance, meanwhile, are also in contention but have already beaten LAFC, so a draw could be enough. A gritty, pressure-packed fixture awaits.

Espérance de Tunis vs Chelsea Betting Odds

  • Espérance de Tunis: +1000
  • Draw: +475
  • Chelsea: -350

*Odds provided by BetOnline.ag and may change at any time.

LAFC vs. Flamengo

  • Group D
  • Kick-off: 9 PM ET at Camping World Stadium, Orlando
  • Key Focus: Who will seize the momentum in this pivotal duel?

A high-stakes Group D match featuring two sides chasing their first win. LAFC looking for redemption after a defeat against Chelsea during the first week of the tournament at Mercedez Benz stadium in Atlanta. Flamengo on the other hand is aiming to climb out of this rut.

Expect high intensity and tactical battles as these fixtures could reshape group standings and determine who advances to the Round of 16, commencing June 28. Enjoy the action!

LAFC vs Flamengo Betting Odds

  • LAFC: +330
  • Draw: +260
  • Flamengo: -120

*Odds provided by BetOnline.ag and may change at any time.