{"id":4862,"date":"2025-06-28T10:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T07:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=4862"},"modified":"2025-06-28T10:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T07:38:22","slug":"benfica-vs-chelsea-prediction-today-cwc-2025-match-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/benfica-vs-chelsea-prediction-today-cwc-2025-match-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction Today \u2013 CWC 2025 Match Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Football fans in Tanzania and across the globe are gearing up for a blockbuster FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) Round of 16 clash as Portuguese giants <strong>Benfica<\/strong> lock horns with England\u2019s <strong>Chelsea<\/strong>. Both teams enter the knockout phase brimming with confidence, but history, recent form, and tactical nuances suggest a tense, low-scoring affair awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we break down the latest team news, form, hot stats, key players, and our betting prediction for this much-anticipated showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Preview \u2013 Benfica vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica \u2013 Eagles Soaring High Again<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Benfica arrive in the Round of 16 buzzing after a statement 1-0 win over <strong>Bayern Munich<\/strong>, which saw them top Group C. That victory followed an emphatic 6-0 thrashing of <strong>Auckland City<\/strong>, suggesting coach Roger Schmidt\u2019s side have rediscovered their groove after a rocky patch (D3, L1) earlier in the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crucially for the Lisbon club, their defence has tightened significantly, led by brilliant goalkeeper <strong>Anatoliy Trubin<\/strong>, who has saved the last six shots on target faced. Offensively, Benfica remain potent, having scored in first-half stoppage time in two of their three CWC games so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea \u2013 Blues Eye Redemption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Benfica, Chelsea have shown flashes of brilliance in the CWC, winning two of their three group games. However, their defeat to <strong>Flamengo<\/strong> relegated them to second in Group D, proving they can be vulnerable under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Enzo Maresca has managed his squad well, making eight changes for the recent win over Esp\u00e9rance to keep his players fresh. One to watch will be young striker <strong>Liam Delap<\/strong>, who netted his first goal for Chelsea in that match and could be key in the absence of suspended forward <strong>Nicolas Jackson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea fans in Tanzania will be eager to see if the Blues\u2019 strong defensive record (five clean sheets in their last six wins) can hold up against Benfica\u2019s sharp attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head \u2013 Chelsea\u2019s Narrow Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benfica fans might be haunted by history: they\u2019ve lost all three previous meetings with Chelsea by a single goal margin, including the 2013 UEFA Europa League final. However, the Eagles will believe they can finally break that streak on neutral ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db.jpeg\" alt=\"Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction Today \u2013 CWC 2025 Match Tips\" class=\"wp-image-4863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/91946036-6180-4c6d-8b55-16c162c854db-696x464.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Stats and Streaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benfica have scored in first-half stoppage time in <strong>two of their last three CWC matches<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There have been <strong>five penalties awarded<\/strong> across Benfica\u2019s last five games.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five of Chelsea\u2019s last six wins came with a <strong>clean sheet<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chelsea have opened the scoring before half-time in <strong>all three of their CWC games<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Players to Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica)<\/strong> \u2013 The Ukrainian keeper has been a wall in goal, making crucial saves and providing a sense of calm at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Liam Delap (Chelsea)<\/strong> \u2013 Fresh off his first Chelsea goal, Delap will look to exploit Benfica\u2019s backline and fill the void left by the suspended Nicolas Jackson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This has all the makings of a cagey encounter. Both sides boast strong defensive numbers and know how to shut out opponents when needed. With Chelsea missing key man Jackson and Benfica riding a defensive high defensively, goals could be scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Benfica 1-1 Chelsea (Chelsea win on penalties)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Bet:<\/strong> Under 2.5 Goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanzanian punters looking for value should consider the under 2.5 goals market given the tight defences on display and the high stakes involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bet with Bangbet Tanzania!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to place your bets on Benfica vs Chelsea? Head over to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz-m\"> <strong>Bangbet Tanzania<\/strong> <\/a>for the best odds, instant deposits via M-Pesa and Tigo Pesa, and exciting football markets. Whether you\u2019re backing Benfica, Chelsea, or hunting value on the under 2.5 goals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/promotions\">Bangbet <\/a>has you covered. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/\">Sign up today<\/a> and enjoy a <strong>generous welcome bonus<\/strong>\u2014turn your football predictions into real winnings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/\"><strong>Stay tuned<\/strong><\/a><strong> to Bangbet News for more expert predictions, match previews, and football news tailored for Tanzanian fans!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Football fans in Tanzania and across the globe are gearing up for a blockbuster FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) Round of 16 clash as Portuguese giants Benfica lock horns with England\u2019s Chelsea. Both teams enter the knockout phase brimming with confidence, but history, recent form, and tactical nuances suggest a tense, low-scoring affair awaits. 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