Boca Juniors vs Benfica – Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips, Key Players to Watch, and More

Goalscorer and Total Goals Odds for the Group C Match Between Belfica and Boca Juniors

The Club World Cup 2025 Group C encounter between Boca Juniors and Benfica is the first match for both teams in Group C. It’s set to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday, 16 June. It will offer both sides a crucial opportunity to kick off their campaign on a high note. Boca Juniors are Argentina’s six-time Copa Libertadores champions.

They are coming on the back of mixed domestic results. They’ve also recently undergone a coaching change with Miguel Angel Russo returning to steady the ship. Benfica, Portugal’s powerhouse, narrowly missed out on the league and cup titles. However, they secured qualification through UEFA’s coefficient system.

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Boca Juniors are backed by passionate “Boca Beach” supporters in Miami ahead of their debut match. Despite recent inconsistencies, Russo’s men aim to channel that energy into a confident start. Benfica, meanwhile, arrive with momentum despite domestic disappointments, aiming to leverage their attacking threats led by Di Maria and Pavlidis.

Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Favorites for Boca Juniors vs Benfica

This fixture promises a dazzling attacking display. With over 3.5 goals at total at +250, the market expects plenty of action. Savvy value players like Miguel Merentiel and Vangelis Pavlidis could catch early betters by surprise.

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Odds via – BetMGM

Player	Team	Anytime Goalscorer Odds	First Goalscorer Odds
Miguel Merentiel	Boca Juniors	+340	+700
Milton Gimenez	Boca Juniors	+400	+850
Edinson Cavani	Boca Juniors	+500	+1150
Exequiel Zeballos	Boca Juniors	+650	+1300
Vangelis Pavlidis	Benfica	+290	+118
Andrea Belotti	Benfica	+240	+480
Kerem Akturkoglu	Benfica	+540	+1200
Andreas Schjelderup	Benfica	+290	+460

Why Angel Di Maria Is One to Watch

Benfica’s veteran winger Angel Di Maria has delivered an impressive season with 9 goals and 12 assists. His ability to exploit space between the lines and produce decisive passes makes him a strong candidate for both anytime and first-goalscorer markets.

Betting Value Picks: Underdog Scorers

Player	Team	Anytime Goalscorer Odds	First Goalscorer Odds
Lucas Blondel	Boca Juniors	+2500	+4500
Miton Delgado	Boca Juniors	+2000	+5000
Lautaro Blanco	Boca Juniors	+2000	+5000
Tomas Belmonte	Boca Juniors	+2200	+5000
Antonio Silva	Benfica	+950	+2000
Alvaro Fernandez Carreras	Benfica	+1050	+2200
Florentino Luis	Benfica	+1200	+2400
Nicolas Otamendi	Benfica	+1300	+2900

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Total Goals Odds

This tournament has seen attacking fireworks as Group C kickoff Bayern’s 10–0 win highlighted just how open matches can be. With both Boca and Benfica boasting offensive talent yet showing defensive fragility, expect punters to lean toward the **over** markets, especially.

Goals Market	Over	Under
Over/Under 0.5	-5000	+1050
Over/Under 1.5	-370	+260
Over/Under 2.5	-109	-125
Over/Under 3.5	+250	-357
Over/Under 4.5	+650	-1400
Over/Under 5.5	+1700

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.