Benfica and Chelsea face off with both clubs seeking a place in the next round of the FIFA Club World Cup.
With strong recent form and attacking quality in both squads, this contest is expected to be open and full of chances, according to recent data-led predictions.
How to watch Chelsea v Benfica, TV channel and streaming
The Benfica Chelsea match will be broadcast live in the United States on TNT and truTV, both available through cable and live TV streaming services like YouTube TV.
Benfica have delivered consistent results in the tournament so far. After sharing a 2–2 draw with Boca Juniors in their opening match, they stormed to a 6–0 win against Auckland City.
This is a game where control in midfield will be everything. Benfica have been direct and clinical, but Chelsea’s discipline under Maresca makes them difficult to break down. Expect a tactical chess match that will be decided by moments of individual quality.
Their front line, led by Vangelis Pavlidis and supported by João Mário and Ángel Di María, has been sharp.
The team is averaging more than two expected goals per game and has looked confident in attack.
Chelsea are also showing promise under new manager Enzo Maresca.
The Blues began with a 2–0 win over LAFC and followed that with a 3–1 result against Espérance de Tunis. The team has been defensively sound, recording five wins to nil in their last eight matches.
While Cole Palmer has struggled for goals recently, Maresca’s setup has offered solidity and structure.
Benfica’s recent record includes four draws in their last six games, and five red cards have been issued in that same span, hinting at a physical edge to their play.
Both teams will be aware that a win here would make a major statement heading into the knockout rounds.
