Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction & Tips
Benfica enter the round of 16 as winners of Group C with seven points. After a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors on the first matchday, the team scored two convincing victories. If the 6-0 thrashing of Auckland was predictable, the 1-0 win over Bayern on the final matchday was a real surprise. The only goal in that match came from young Andreas Schjelderup, and the key role in the success was played by the brilliant performance of goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who kept a clean sheet in two of the three games.
Chelsea, like Benfica, came through the group stage of the tournament with flying colours. In the first matchday, the team beat Los Angeles FC with a 2-0 scoreline. In the second match against Flamengo, difficulties arose: despite winning the first half, the Londoners conceded two goals after the break and, after Jackson was sent off, conceded a third. This 1-3 defeat ultimately cost Chelsea top spot in the group. On the final matchday, the team beat Espérance Tunis 3-0, but remained in second place.
