June 20 Some events are analyzed and predicted.

Bennium non-card events analysis:

1. As a traditional giant in the Portuguese Super League, Benfica showed strong competitiveness in the 2025 Club World Cup group stage. The team has been at the forefront in the Portuguese Premier League this season, averaging 2.7 goals per game in the last 10 games. The dual-core combination consisting of Greek center Pavlidis (29 goals and 12 assists) and Di Maria (8 goals and 5 assists) on the offensive end is particularly outstanding. The combination of technology and speed of the two, coupled with the scheduling of midfielders Kirktone and Barrero, formed an efficient transmission and cutting system. In the first game against Boca Youth, Benfica shot 23 wildly, with a ball possession rate of over 60%. If it weren't for a defensive mistake, he almost locked in the victory, showing extremely strong offensive suppression.

2. On the defensive end, Benfica has certain hidden dangers. He has conceded 1.6 goals per game in the last five games. Although central defender Otamendi contributed 1 goal and 1 point in the first game, his speed shortage is easily targeted by counterattacks. However, the team has strong overall tactical discipline, good at high-level oppression and rapid conversion. The experienced Otamendi and Grimaldo are pushed to the team in the middle and backcourt, and they work together. Coach Lager is likely to continue the 4-2-3-1 formation, Di Maria leads the offense on the right, Pavlidis suddenly takes the lead and uses set pieces to create a threat using set pieces (Otamendi contributes 8 goals and 3 assists this season).

Auckland City event analysis:

1. As the Oceania champion, Auckland City has a significant dominance in domestic competitions (13 times Oceania Champions League champion), but it faces huge challenges on the Club World Cup stage. The team is mainly semi-professional players, with maximum salary of only US$90 per week, and most players need to work part-time (such as captain Ilyic is a supermarket salesperson), and the degree of professionalism is very different from that of European teams. In the first match against Bayern Munich, Auckland City lost 0-10, conceding 1 goal every 9 minutes on the defense, exposing the problems of insufficient physical reserves and weak tactical execution.

2. Tactically, Auckland City relies on a steady defender counterattack, and the success rate of set pieces is 72% as the main method of breaking the situation. In the first game, they tried 5-4-1 Iron Barrel, but they only shot once in the game, and their counterattack efficiency was almost zero. Chinese player Zhou Tong's wing breakthrough was recognized by Mueller, but it is difficult to continue to threaten his opponents under the overall strength gap. In addition, the team spent twice the annual income to participate in the United States, and some players were absent due to light-year leave, which further weakened the depth of the lineup.

Comprehensive analysis of the two teams' matches:

The strength gap is significant: Benfica's entire team is more than 10 times more valuable than Auckland City, with a Champions League star and a mature tactical system, while Auckland City players are mostly part-time and lack high-intensity game experience. Benfica has scored 8 goals in the last 10 games, crushing offensive efficiency (2.9 goals per game vs. Auckland City conceded 2.8 goals per game), and has a clear sense of fighting - a big victory needs to win and win a goal difference in the group to qualify. Historical reference and data confirmation: Auckland City averaged 2.3 goals per game against European teams in the history of the Club World Cup, losing more than 3 goals in the last four games. Benfikaro maintains the Asian-level index - 3 goals low (1.22), and is very likely to replicate Bayern's 10-goal victory. Although there are hidden dangers in Benfica's defense line, Auckland City lacks effective counterattack methods and is difficult to seize sporadic opportunities. Benfica will lead the game in a crushing manner. Benfica won, with a total of more than 5.5 goals. Auckland City needs to work hard to defend the line and strive to reduce the conceding of goals, but the tragedy cannot be prevented from happening under the strength gap.

001 Club World Cup Benfica VS Auckland City Forecast: Win Score: 41 50 60 Goals: 5/6 Goals