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- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
- Date: 15/06/2025
- KO: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Bayern Munich begin their bid for FIFA Club World Cup glory when they take on New Zealand minnows Auckland City FC at TQL Stadium.
Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Betting Tips - Bayern to win / Over 3.5 Team Goals
Bayern Munich face Auckland City in what looks like a classic David vs Goliath clash on day two of the FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati. Bundesliga champions Bayern will be expected to begin their FIFA Club World Cup adventure with a commanding win against the tournament outsiders.
A fine domestic campaign saw the Bavarians reclaim their Bundesliga title, eventually finishing 13 points clear of runners-up Leverkusen. An impressive season saw Vincent Kompany's side score 99 goals in just 34 Bundesligsa fixtures - that's an average of just under three goals per game.
Now facing an Auckland City FC side who have lost six of their last seven FIFA World Club Cup games, Bayern should have little trouble in putting their New Zealand opponents to the sword.
Kompany's men bagged three goals or more in four of their last five games of the domestic season, including four goals against both Heidenheim and Hoffenheim. Anything fewer than four goals scored again this weekend would come as something of a surprise.
Auckland shipped three goals or more in each of their last three FIA World Club Cup contests, all against opponents of far less class than the Germans. Paul Posa's men also suffered a 6:2 defeat against Al Ain in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup last year, and a similarly heavy defeat seems likely for the Navy Blues this weekend.
I'm backing Bayern to score four goals or more in what should prove a one-sided contest at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
Bayern Munich team news
Head coach Kompany has a handful of expected absentees this week. Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel, Alexander Pavlovic, Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanišić are all tipped to miss out on Tuesday.
Last matches of Bayern Munich
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Hoffenheim
0 : 4
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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Bayern Munich
2 : 0
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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Bayern Munich
3 : 0
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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Heidenheim
0 : 4
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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Bayern Munich
2 : 2
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Manuel Neuer
Defenders
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2
Josip Stanišić
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15
Leon Goretzka
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4
Jonathan Tah
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3
Adam Aznou
Midfielders
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6
Joshua Kimmich
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8
Angelo Stiller
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30
Jamal Musiala
Forwards
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7
Serge Gnabry
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9
Harry Kane
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25
Leroy Sané
Auckland City FC team news
Head coach Paul Posa has no reported injury issues ahead of Sunday's contest in Cincinnati. The Navy Blues boss is expected to field a defensive 4-5-1 system, spearheaded by Myer Bevan.
Last matches of Auckland City
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West Coast Rangers
2 : 5
Auckland City
Regional Leagues
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Auckland City
5 : 2
Manurewa
Regional Leagues
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East Coast Bays
2 : 2
Auckland City
Regional Leagues
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Eastern Suburbs
1 : 0
Auckland City
Regional Leagues
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Auckland City
0 : 1
Auckland II
Regional Leagues
Auckland City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Conor Tracey
Defenders
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2
Regont Murati
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4
Adam Mitchell
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5
Mario Ilich
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3
Nathan Lobo
Midfielders
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11
Gerard Garriga
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6
Kentaro Ozaki
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8
Jackson Manuel
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10
Dylan Manickum
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9
Jerson Lagos
Forwards
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7
Myer Bevan
Key Facts Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC
- Bayern Munich scored 4+ goals in 2 of their last 5 matches
- Bayern Munich scored 99 goals in 34 Bundesliga games this season
- Auckland City FC lost their last 6 matches (FIFA Club World Cup)
- Auckland City FC conceded 3+ goals in their last 3 matches (FIFA Club World Cup)
Main prediction Bayern Munich - Auckland City
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Additional predictions
Bayern Munich & Auckland City current standing in FIFA Club World Cup
Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Auckland City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Boca Juniors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |