Bayern Munich v Auckland City: Forecast, Odds and Bets

June 13, 2025

The first group match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup sees Bayern Munich take on Auckland City on June 15, 2025. Kick-off at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati is set for 18:00 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and 17:00 BST in the UK. Football fans across Europe will want to tune in early to catch every moment of this encounter.

This fixture marks Bayern’s opening salvo as they bid to add the Club World Cup title to their 2024/25 Bundesliga crown. Auckland City, representing Oceania, will be hungry to spring an upset on one of Europe’s giants and make history on the global stage.

How are both teams coming into this?

Bayern Munich arrive brimming with confidence. Fresh off securing their 2024/25 Bundesliga title, they’ve dominated domestically with an average of over 2.8 goals per game and an iron-clad defence that kept clean sheets in nearly half of their matches.

Auckland City earned their spot by conquering the OFC Champions League, showcasing a disciplined tactical approach and resilience on the road. They’ll rely on organisation and counter-attacks to frustrate Bayern, though they’ve conceded an average of 1.4 goals per match against stronger opposition.

Our forecast

Given the gulf in quality, we expect Bayern Munich to control possession and territory from the first whistle. Their fast transitions and wide play should exploit any space left by Auckland’s back line, particularly in the opening 30 minutes.

We predict a comfortable victory for Bayern, with a final scoreline around 4-0. Expect the German side to find the net early, then manage the tempo and see out the game without undue pressure.