Here’s a crisp analysis and prediction for today’s Benfica vs Bayern Munich in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off at 19:00 UTC at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte:

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• Stakes & Context

• Bayern (6 pts) are already locked into the Round of 16; top spot is on the line.

• Benfica (4 pts) need a draw to advance; a win would crown them group leaders—loss could open the door for Boca Juniors.

• Head-to-Head & Recent Form

• Bayern dominate recent meetings: undefeated in last 7 (6 wins, 1 draw), with Benfica failing to beat them ﹘ 0 wins in H2H over 7 games.

• H2H matches average ~3.6 goals; 86% had over 1.5 goals, 57% over 2.5.

• Tactical & Squad Overview

Bayern Munich

• Coach Kompany may rotate, but still field a strong XI with Olise, Kane, Müller expected to start.

• Coming off a 10–0 thrashing of Auckland City and a gritty 2–1 win over Boca—form looks sharp.

Benfica

• Recovered well from a slow start with a 6–0 win over Auckland and a fightback to draw 2–2 with Boca (Otamendi & Di María impact).

• Missing Carreras and Florentino Luís; they rely on experience from Otamendi, Di María, and Pavlidis.

• Predictions & Betting Angles

MarketPick & InsightMatch WinnerBayern to win is the clearest option; they lead H2H and want top spot.BTTSLikely—H2H shows goals at both ends in prior fixtures .Total GoalsOver 2.5—Bayern average 3+ goals per recent match; Benfica learned to score .Correct Score1–2 Bayern—frequently predicted by SI and xG models .Player PropHarry Kane anytime scorer – reliable when rested, especially against Benfica .

• Final Prediction

Benfica 1–2 Bayern Munich

• Bayern to win

• Both Teams to Score – Yes

• Over 2.5 goals

• Harry Kane to score anytime

This outcome secures Bayern the group top spot while sending Benfica safely through.