FIFA Club World Cup: Benfica vs. Chelsea Picks — EPL Side to Progress? (Jun 28)

An all-European clash is set for the round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup this weekend, as Chelsea and Benfica collide at the Bank of America Stadium.

The Portuguese side topped a very competitive Group C ahead of Bayern Munich, beating the German side on matchday three.

Chelsea were forced to settle for second in Group D after winning two of their three group stage matches.

Benfica vs. Chelsea Overview

Odds

Benfica vs. Chelsea Head-to-Head Record

Benfica Team News

The Portuguese club are likely to keep faith with the majority of the team that beat Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier this week. Angel Di Maria will be a key player for Benfica against Chelsea.

Possible Lineup

A. Trubin (GK); F. Aursnes, A. Silva, N. Otamendi, S. Dahl, L. Barreiro, R. Sanches, A. Di Maria, G. Prestianni, A. Schjelderup, E. Pavildis

Chelsea Team News

Enzo Maresca has rotated his team throughout the Club World Cup to this point. However, Moises Caicedo is expected to return in place of Romeo Lavia.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); R. James, T. Adarabioyo, L. Colwill, M. Cucurella, E. Fernandez, M. Caicedo, C. Nkunku, P. Neto, N. Madueke, L. Delap

Benfica vs. Chelsea Picks

Benfica exceeded all expectations to finish top of their group ahead of Bayern Munich.

However, they will be the underdogs for this round of 16 clash with Chelsea.

The Blues have won each of their last four matches against the Portuguese side, which includes a 2-0 win in the previous meeting. A repeat outcome is likely in North Carolina on Saturday.