Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the second round fixtures of the Club World Cup group stage will take place on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Bayern Munich will face Boca Juniors. I suggest betting on goals in this clash, as the odds for success look promising.
Match preview
Bayern continue to impress at the Club World Cup, setting a record for most goals in a single match — netting 10 unanswered against Auckland City. Vincent Kompany's side have shown consistency and power, winning all five matches in the tournament without conceding a single goal, which speaks to their high level of preparation and focus.
The Munich squad boasts depth and balance, with key players like Thomas Müller and Harry Kane constantly creating scoring chances, while defenders and midfielders maintain tight control of the game. With Manuel Neuer between the posts and an experienced defensive line, Bayern exude confidence at the back, and their attacking flexibility makes them a threat anywhere on the pitch.
Boca Juniors are a seasoned side, traditionally stable on the international stage, currently holding second place in the group after a draw with Benfica. While the team isn't known for prolific scoring and often finishes matches with few goals, the Argentinians display disciplined defending, rarely conceding more than one goal per game.
However, the suspension of key defenders has significantly weakened their backline ahead of this crucial encounter. Miguel Ángel Russo's team have shown remarkable resilience, avoiding defeat in 11 of their last 12 matches at the Club World Cup and in the Copa Libertadores, which highlights their strong character and ability to get results even in tough situations.
Probable lineups
- Bayern: Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanišić, Sacha Boey, Jonathan Tah, Raphaël Guerreiro – Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich – Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane, Thomas Müller
- Boca Juniors: Agustín Marchesín – Marcos Rojo, Luis Advíncula, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco – Rodrigo Battaglia, Ander Herrera, Carlos Palacios, Kevin Zenón – Alan Velasco, Miguel Merentiel
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bayern have won all five of their Club World Cup matches without conceding a goal.
- Boca Juniors are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 international fixtures.
- The teams have never met at international level before.
Prediction
Both teams have enough attacking potential to entertain the fans with goals. Bayern are likely to extend their scoring streak, while Boca Juniors are unlikely to leave the pitch without a reply, given their consistent attacking record. Our tip here is "Total over 3.0" at odds of 1.69.
