Bayern Munich is chasing the title – Auckland City faces a historic challenge!

Bayern Munich is chasing the title – Auckland City faces a historic challenge!

Today, June 15, 2025, FC Bayern Munich will face Auckland City FC, the tournament's record participants, in the FIFA Club World Cup. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. and the game will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. While Bayern are the clear favorites, the duel could also be a challenge for Auckland, whose market value corresponds to that of a German third division team. The Germans want to show that football is rooted in their team.

Bayern have not lost in their last seven competitive games, with a record of four wins and three draws. Auckland, on the other hand, have only managed three wins in their 17 appearances at the FIFA Club World Cup so far, showing the clear dominance of European teams. However, their impressive OFC Champions League record of 13 titles has paved their way into the international spotlight. Both teams have never played against each other in direct confrontation - a small but exciting detail in the history of the Club World Cup.

Lineups and betting odds

Munich's expected lineup shows that coach Thomas Tuchel is relying on a strong squad: goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be supported by a defense consisting of Boey, Stanisic, Tah and Guerreiro. Kimmich and Goretzka are central in midfield, while the attacking three-man line is flanked by Olise, Müller and Coman. Harry Kane takes on the central role in the attack.

Auckland could have a powerful squad around goalkeeper Tracey, supported by Lobo, Mitchell and den Heijer in defence. The midfield is organized by Connolly and Ilich, while Lee, Manickum and top scorer Bevan provide the attack. The betting odds speak for themselves: a win for Bayern is rated at 1.02, while a draw is at 25.00 and a win for Auckland is even at 60.00.

Market values ​​in comparison

A look at the participants' relative current market values ​​illustrates the gap between the teams. According to a release from Statista updated yesterday, Bayern are without a doubt one of the most valuable clubs in the tournament. This financial strength is reflected in both the quality of players and the betting odds, which make Bayern the absolute favorites. So Auckland City, despite its high status in regional football, faces a huge challenge.

Further information, live tickers and exciting analyzes are available at Eurosport, where the duel is comprehensively covered. Goal scorers, scores and news can also be followed there. So let's see whether Bayern can confirm their role as favorites or whether Auckland City makes an unexpected statement.

For football fans, all eyes are now on Cincinnati, where the excitement and passion of the game will captivate us all.

For further details and updates, check out our partner Eurosport or take a look at the market values Statista.