Benfica vs Bayern: Three tips for German triumph

Match Preview: Benfica vs Bayern Munich

With **Bayern Munich** already securing their spot in the knockout stages of the **Club World Cup**, all eyes are on **Benfica**, who need just a draw to progress. However, both teams face a strategic conundrum: will they play it safe, or will they go all out for glory? Expect a thrilling encounter as both sides vie for the top position in Group C!

Best Betting Picks for Benfica vs Bayern Munich

• **Over 2.5 goals @ -167 with bet365**
• **Bayern Munich over 1.5 goals @ -138 with bet365**
• **Michael Olise to score or assist @ +110 with bet365**

All odds are courtesy of bet365, accurate at the time of publication and subject to change.

A Clash for Supremacy: Top Spot at Stake

Over the past 12 matches, **Bayern Munich** has set the pitch ablaze, scoring **over 2.5 goals** in 11 games! With an astonishing **12 goals** netted in just two **Club World Cup** matches, their offensive firepower is unmatched. On the other hand, **Benfica** has also seen their share of action, with **14 goals** scored across their last three fixtures.

Despite the pressure, neither team will rush recklessly into this encounter; the safety of a draw allows them both to progress. However, winning does mean claiming the coveted top spot. In the knockout stages, they will face tough competition from either **Flamengo** or **Chelsea**. Could we see key players rested? Only time will tell, but expect fireworks on the field!

• **Bet 1: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 with bet365**

Bayern’s Lethal Attack: A Force to be Reckoned With

After demolishing **Auckland**, Bayern Munich has exhibited a relentless scoring threat that is hard to ignore. It’s been over four months since any team has managed to keep them off the scoreboard! With stars like **Harry Kane**, **Jamal Musiala**, and **Michael Olise**, their attacking arsenal is both formidable and versatile.

While Musiala’s fitness remains a variable—having recently returned from injury—his potential absence opens up opportunities for either **Serge Gnabry** or **Thomas Müller**, both of whom are also capable of finding the net. Despite only managing one clean sheet in their last six matches against a much weaker opponent, Benfica will be up against an offensive juggernaut. Expect **Anatoliy Trubin**, their goalkeeper, to be severely tested!

• **Bet 2: Bayern Munich over 1.5 Goals @ -138 with bet365**

Star Spotlight: The Magical Michael Olise

**Michael Olise** has been nothing short of sensational at the **Club World Cup**. He played a pivotal role in **four** out of **ten** goals in the acclaimed victory over **Navy Blues** and netted a dramatic late winner against **Boca Juniors**. Currently the only player with **five goals** and assists combined, Olise is in incredible form and should be a focal point once more at the **Bank of America Stadium**.

In his debut season with Bayern, Olise has already amassed an impressive **43 goals and assists**. Don’t be surprised if he adds to that tally during this match; he’s definitely a player to watch!

• **Bet 3: Michael Olise to Score or Assist @ +110 with bet365**

Form Guide: How Are Both Teams Performing?

To secure **Group C**, Bayern Munich only needs to avoid a loss, a task they are likely to accomplish considering their stellar form. With only **two losses** in their last **25 matches** across all competitions, they remain an indomitable force. Historically, they have never lost to Benfica, having emerged victorious in **10** of their **13** previous encounters. Benfica, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency and has only managed one victory from their last five matches.

Probable Lineups for Benfica vs Bayern Munich

**Benfica’s Expected Lineup:** Trubin, Aursnes, António Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Di María, Renato Sanches, Prestianni, Barreiro, Aktürköglu, Pavlidis

**Bayern Munich’s Expected Lineup:** Neuer, Laimer, Tah, Kim, Guerreiro, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Gnabry, Coman, Kane