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The New Zealand champions endured a record-breaking 10-0 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich, struggling to cope with the relentless pressure and quality of the European giants.
With their hopes of progression hanging by a thread, Auckland now turn their attention to Benfica - a side that showed resilience in their opening fixture by coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Boca Juniors in a fiery contest marked by red cards and late drama.
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Benfica – Auckland City, Friday, 5:00 pm
Benfica v Auckland City tips
• Over 5.5 goals (most booking points) – 33/100 with Bet365
• Di Maria to score – 1/4 with Bet365
• Luis Florentino to make two tackles – 2/5 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Over 5.5 goals expected
After Benfica’s draw with Boca Juniors, it’s likely to be a shootout between these two for the runner-up spot in Group C.
As a result, Benfica will not just be interested in beating Auckland City but also in using the opportunity to boost their goal difference. The Portuguese side might not score 10 goals like Bayern Munich, but odds of 33/100 on bet365 for over 5.5 goals look like good value for money.
Goals haven’t been a problem for Bruno Lage’s side, who have scored at least one goal in 31 of their 32 matches in all competitions in 2025.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least six goals in the game between Benfica and Auckland City.
Di Maria to score
Auckland City struggled with Michael Olise cutting in from the right wing as he terrorised the Oceania side with his accurate curlers.
Angel Di Maria is also cut from the same cloth and loves to cut inside and attempt efforts at goal. Given that most of these Auckland players are amateurs, Di Maria to score at 1/4 odds on bet365 looks like a real possibility.
The Argentine scored in the first game against Boca Juniors and had more shots (2) than any of his teammates.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Di Maria scores against Auckland City.
Florentino Luis to make two tackles
Bet365 offers odds of 2/5 on Florentino Luis to make at least two tackles against Auckland City in the Club World Cup. Florentino averages between 3.0 and 3.92 tackles per game in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season, placing him in the 99th percentile among midfielders for tackles per 90 minutes.
Over 23 league appearances, he has accumulated 72 tackles, further demonstrating his consistency as a ball-winner in midfield. In a recent match, Florentino won four out of seven tackle attempts, highlighting both his frequency and effectiveness in duels.
Florentino operates as a defensive midfielder, tasked with breaking up opposition play and regaining possession, a role that naturally leads to high tackling numbers. Auckland City’s tendency to defend deep and play on the break will create more opportunities for Florentino to intercept and tackle when transitions occur
Tip: Luis Florentino to make two tackles @2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Florentino makes at least two tackles against Auckland City.
Benfica v Auckland City AC odds
• Benfica – 1/250 with Bet365
• Draw – 50 with Bet365
• Auckland City – 80 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.