Benfica vs Bayern Munich prediction, odds and betting offer
Two European heavyweights go head-to-head in the final group stage match but with Bayern Munich already in the next round this could well benefit Benfica
Bayern Munich have already secured their spot in the last-16 of the Club World Cup, and as they approach their final Group C clash against Benfica, the German champions are unlikely to take it easy.
A draw would work well for both sides, ensuring Bayern top the group while Benfica advance to the knockout stage. However, given Benfica's recent struggles, avoiding a sixth consecutive defeat to Bayern might be a tall order.
In their previous Champions League encounter in November, Jamal Musiala netted the crucial goal for Bayern. Although Musiala might miss this match due to fitness concerns, Bayern's strength is likely to shine through once more.
Bayern kicked off their Club World Cup journey with a staggering 10-0 victory against Auckland City, where Musiala made a memorable appearance from the bench, scoring a rapid hat-trick in just 16 minutes.
While Bayern surged to a 4-0 lead within 21 minutes against Auckland, Benfica managed to fend them off until first-half injury time during their own encounter, when Angel Di Maria's penalty salvaged some pride for the Portuguese side.
Bruno Lage's team has faced setbacks recently, narrowly missing out on the Primeira Liga title and falling short in the Portuguese Cup final after extra time against Sporting.
On matchday one, Benfica showed resilience by clawing back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Boca Juniors, despite veteran Nicolas Otamendi scoring both for and against his team. The game also saw Andrea Belotti sent off and left-back Alvaro Carreras suspended, adding to manager Lage's woes after a heated exchange with Orkun Kokcu following his substitution against Auckland.
Conversely, Bayern's camp seems much more harmonious under Vincent Kompany's leadership as they reclaimed the Bundesliga title. Star striker Harry Kane opened the scoring against Boca Juniors before Michael Olise sealed an 84th-minute winner.
After being ousted by Inter in the Champions League quarter-finals, Bayern look poised to make a strong run in the Club World Cup and are expected to round off their Group C campaign flawlessly.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Odds
Benfica - 3/1
Draw - 5/2
Bayern Munich - 11/10
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Benfica vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Harry Kane to score anytime - 23/20
Bayern to win and both teams to score - 12/5
Jamal Musiala to score/assist anytime - 23/20
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