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Boca Juniors will square off against Benfica at Hard Rock Stadium in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday. Boca play for the second time in the competition while As Águias are making their debut.
Xeneize were last in action in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura quarterfinals in May, in which they suffered a 1-0 loss to Independiente. They have won just one of their last four games in all competitions, with that triumph registered on penalties.
As Águias concluded the 2024-25 season on a three-game winless run. In their previous outing, they met Sporting in the Taca de Portugal final last month and suffered a 3-1 loss. They are one of the two Portuguese teams, alongside Porto to make their debut in this edition of the Club World Cup.
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Boca Juniors vs Benfica Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time in a competitive match. They have met four times in friendlies, which have all ended in 1-1 draws. They last met in 1995.
- Xeneize have failed to score in their last two games and will look to return to goal-scoring ways here.
- As Águias have scored one goal apiece in their last three games.
- Xeneize have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- The Eagles have suffered just one loss in their last 13 games in all competitions.
- No Portuguese or Argentine team have won the Club World Cup thus far. Argentine teams have finished as the runners-up four times, with Boca making it to the final in 2007.
- As Águias have seen over 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 15 games across all competitions. They have scored at least three goals in 10 games during that period.
Boca Juniors vs Benfica Prediction
Xeneize have scored two goals in their last four games and will look to improve upon that record. They have a win and a loss in the Club World Cup thus far, conceding four goals while scoring just one.
Edinson Cavani is nursing a hamstring injury and will miss this match. Luis Advíncula and Lucas Blondel will undergo late fitness tests ahead of the campaign opener.
As Águias are playing for the first time in the Club World Cup and will look to leave a good account of themselves here. Notably, they have lost just one of their last 13 competitive games.
Rui Silva, Nuno Félix, and Eduardo Fernandes left the training camp, so they now have a 28-player squad for the competition. Ángel Di María will feature in this competition before joining Rosario Central.
Boca Juniors have struggled against European teams, and considering Benfica's slight advantage in terms of squad quality, we back the Eagles to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Boca Juniors 1-2 Benfica
Boca Juniors vs Benfica Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
