One of the tournament favourites is ready to kick off their Club World Cup 2025 campaign. This Sunday, German powerhouse Bayern Munich will take on Auckland City, kings of Oceania, in Group C's opening clash at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
After cruising to another Bundesliga title, Bayern have now set their sights on global glory. The Bavarians are chasing their third Club World Cup crown, having already claimed the trophy in 2013 (2-0 vs. Raja Casablanca) and again in 2020 (1-0 over Tigres).
With world-class talent like Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer, and rising stars Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise, new boss Vincent Kompany has bolstered the squad with solid additions, centre-back Jonathan Tah and midfield prospect Tom Bischof, adding depth for the title run.
On the other side, Auckland City may be underdogs, but they come with pedigree. Dominant in the Oceania region, the New Zealand club has won the last four OFC Champions League titles and boasts a record 11 Club World Cup appearances.
Their finest moment came in 2014 when they claimed a stunning third-place finish after edging Cruz Azul. Now, they face the ultimate challenge: a group featuring Bayern, Benfica, and Boca Juniors. The stage is set.
Paddy Power has a clear favourite and it is Bayern Munich with very low odds of 1/100. Auckland City's win in Cincinnati goes up to 70/1, while the draw is priced at 50/1.
The Sporting News presents predictions and tips to bet and make the match more exciting.
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Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Under 4.5 Total Goals: 6/5 (Spreadex)
There's a clear gulf in class between Bayern Munich and Auckland City, Europe's elite versus Oceania's top amateur outfit. While Bayern are heavy favourites to cruise past their New Zealand counterparts at TQL Stadium, history suggests they rarely run up the score beyond four.
In fact, this under-4.5-goals play has hit in eight of their last nine outings, including routine 4-0 wins over Heidenheim and Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Expect a professional performance from the German champions: dominant, but not chaotic.
Harry Kane to Score First: 9/5 (Spreadex)
Facing a vulnerable Auckland City defence, Harry Kane looks primed to steal the spotlight. The England skipper is fresh off capturing the first trophy of his senior career, and he's eyeing more silverware on the world stage. With 38 goals in 48 appearances this season, Kane's been clinical all year, and he tends to show up when it counts.
He's netted the opener in four of his last five league matches, including 1-0 wins over Freiburg, St. Pauli, Heidenheim, and Gladbach. Whether he breaks the ice or adds the finishing touch, backing Kane to be the first or last to strike is a sharp wager.
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Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Spreadex. Odds are correct with all the firms listed at the time of publish, but are subject to change.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayern 4-0 | 5/1 |
| Bayern 5-0 | 5/1 |
| Bayern 3-0 | 6/1 |
| Bayern 6-0 | 13/2 |
| Bayern 7-0 | 9/1 |
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City in Club World Cup action
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Venue: TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Time: 5:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Streaming: 5 (formerly known as Channel 5), DAZN
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