Benfica vs Chelsea: Kick-Off Time in Nepal, Match Preview & Prediction – FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Two of Europe’s historic clubs, SL Benfica and Chelsea FC, are set to collide in a blockbuster FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 tie. Benfica, who are making their debut in this competition, shocked the world by finishing top of Group C—beating Bayern Munich along the way. Chelsea, meanwhile, came second in Group D and are now eyeing a quarter-final clash against either Palmeiras or Botafogo.

Kick-Off Time in Nepal
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 (Nepali Time)
Time: 1:45 AM Nepal Time
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA

Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea have a 100% win rate against Benfica in official competitions:

• 2011/12 Champions League: Chelsea won 1-0 and 2-1
• 2013 Europa League Final: Chelsea won 2-1
  Benfica have managed just one goal per game in those matches.

Recent Form
Benfica (Last 4 Matches):
6-0 vs Auckland City
1-0 vs Bayern Munich
2-2 vs Boca Juniors
1-1 vs Sporting
Unbeaten in 16 matches

Chelsea (Last 4 Matches):
3-0 vs Esperance Tunis
2-0 vs LAFC
1-3 vs Flamengo
Won 10 of last 12 matches

Injury Update
Benfica:
Alexander Bah (ACL)
Florentino Luis (Shoulder)
Tomas Araujo, Zeki Amdouni (Doubtful)
Manu Silva (ACL)

Chelsea:
Wesley Fofana (Muscle Injury)
Nicolas Jackson (Suspended)

Key Players to Watch
Benfica:
Ángel Di María – 3 goals in this tournament
Nicolás Otamendi – 29 duels won
Vangelis Pavlidis – 30 goals this season
Andreas Schjelderup – Creative spark

Chelsea:
Enzo Fernández – 6 goals, 8 assists in 2025
Cole Palmer – Continues to grow in influence
Pedro Neto – 2 goals in tournament
Liam Delap – Physical presence in attack

Prediction: Benfica vs Chelsea – Who Will Win?
Chelsea hold the historical edge and have shown strong depth under Enzo Maresca, but Benfica look fearless. With Di María in top form and the Portuguese side clicking, don’t be surprised if this one goes against the script.

Kirib Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Chelsea
Upset on the cards? If Benfica get an early goal, Chelsea might struggle to respond.

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