Benfica and Chelsea collide in a high-stakes Club World Cup last-16 clash on Saturday, July 6, at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 GMT+3. With Chelsea looking to restore pride and Benfica chasing another upset in the American heat, this encounter promises intensity and drama.
Here’s my Benfica vs Chelsea prediction and betting analysis for this matchup.
Benfica vs Chelsea Tips
- Benfica vs Chelsea: Benfica draw no bet ( at Livesport24)
- Benfica vs Chelsea: Angel Di Maria to have a shot on target ( at Livesport24)
Benfica vs Chelsea Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Benfica |
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| Draw |
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| Chelsea |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Benfica vs Chelsea Predictions
A rising force undeterred by the odds
Benfica arrive in Charlotte buoyed by belief and form. Their gritty 1-0 victory over a rotated but still dangerous Bayern Munich side in the group finale turned heads — and not just because of the searing 40°C heat. Even as the Germans introduced Kane, Olise, and Kimmich, Benfica’s defensive structure held firm.
Bruno Lage’s men are now unbeaten in 16 consecutive matches in normal time, a streak built on resilience and cohesion. That run, combined with Chelsea’s inconsistencies, makes the Portuguese outfit a genuine threat.
Tip: Benfica draw no bet ( at Livesport24)
Unconvincing despite moments of brilliance
Chelsea cruised past ES Tunis 3-0 but stumbled elsewhere, falling 3-1 to Flamengo and labouring in a 2-0 win over LAFC. Enzo Maresca has rotated heavily, perhaps with an eye on squad depth — but there’s risk in experimentation when the margin for error shrinks.
Benfica’s organisation may frustrate a Chelsea side still finding rhythm, and if Di María, Aursnes and Prestianni pick up where they left off against Bayern, the Londoners could face real danger.
The experienced Di María, a master of cutting inside and unleashing shots from range, averaged 3.3 shots per game in the group stage. He found the target in games against Bayern, Boca Juniors, and Auckland City — making him a value pick to register another effort on goal.
Tip: Angel Di Maria to have a shot on target ( at Livesport24)
Benfica vs Chelsea Projected Starting Lineups
Benfica
Anatoliy Trubin (GK); Sanyek Dahl, Nicolas Otamendi, António Silva, Fredrik Aursnes; Leandro Barreiro, Renato Sanches; Ángel Di María, Gianluca Prestianni, Andreas Schjelderup; Vangelis Pavlidis.
Chelsea
Robert Sanchez (GK); Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia; Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto; Liam Delap.
