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Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium will be the scene of one of the most anticipated matches of the round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup: Benfica vs Chelsea, a duel that revives a sleeping rivalry For more than a decade and now charges new life on American soil.
The teams arrive with different realities, but with the same objective: Continue advancing in a tournament that brings together the best clubs on the planet. With figures such as Ángel Di María, Liam Delap and Enzo Fernández, this game promises to be one of the most exciting of the day.
Benfica: a group surpassed with character and forcefulness
Benfica’s path to these eighths was anything but easy. After starting the tournament with a complicated 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors, in which they traced a 0-2 and played with one less man, the Eagles took off: first with a 6-0 win against Auckland City and then with a valuable 1-0 victory over the Bayern Munich, which allowed them to close as leaders of Group C.
The decisive goal against the Bavarian was the work of the young Norwegian Andreas Schejelderup, but the Portuguese attack has also shone by proper names: the Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis and the eternal Angel Di MaríA, who already adds three goals in the contest.
Chelsea: from scare to classification with authority
Chelsea, on the other hand, had a more rugged step. He started firm with a 2-0 about Los Angeles FC, But he suffered a hard setback from 3-1 to Flamengo. Despite winning Tunisia’s Esparance 3-0 on the last date, the London team was second in Group D.
However, The English squad has a powerful and growing template. One of the names that begins to make noise is the young striker Liam Deap, who already marked somewhat in this edition and promises to be a constant threat.
Enzo Fernández, the soul of Chelsea and key factor against his former team
The great focus will be put into Enzo Fernández, Captain of Chelsea with only 24 years. The Argentine, former Benfica player, is the brain of the midfield. So far from the season adds 14 assists, 9 goals, and comes from signing two assists in front of the Espérance.
With a 17% probability of marking or attending, And with the appeal to face the team that catapulted him to elite football, Enzo embodies the well -known “law of the ex” and could be the protagonist of the match.
Who starts as a favorite according to artificial intelligence?
According to the forecast generated by artificial intelligence, Chelsea starts with a slight advantage:
- Chelsea wins in 90 minutes: 39.64%
- Benfica wins in 90 minutes: 31.62%
- Draw: 28.74%
In case of extension or penalties:
- Chelsea classifies: 59.18%
- Benfica classifies: 40.82%
- Most likely markers:
- Draw 1-1: 15.38%
- Chelsea 2-1: 12.50%
- Draw 0-0: 11.76%
- Chelsea 2-0: 11.11%
- Benfica 2-1: 9.09%
Conclusion: A battle with history, talent and insured goals
More than 20 years after their last duel in Champions, Benfica and Chelsea are again in a very different stage but with equal intensity. The Portuguese team arrives with confidence after overcoming giants such as Bayern, while Chelsea seeks to reaffirm with a young generation led by Enzo Fernández.
Statistics suggest a even match, with a tendency to goals and emotions. Will there be a lusitan rematch or will the English be imposed again? Charlotte will witness an unforgettable night.
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