Auckland City goes into its final group stage match of the Club World Cup already eliminated from the competition, but the New Zealand champions will be looking to salvage some pride and, perhaps, score their first goal of the tournament. Boca Juniors, still in contention for qualification, must win and hope for a favorable result in the other match.
After conceding 16 goals without scoring any in their matches against Bayern Munich and Benfica, Auckland City’s adventure in the Club World Cup has proved to be a harsh lesson on the gap between the best teams in Oceania and the elite of international football. With nothing left to lose, the New Zealanders will now try to trouble the Boca Juniors defense and end the tournament on a high note.
For Boca Juniors, however, this match is a matter of survival and ambition. The Argentine giants know that a win may not be enough to secure a place in the knockout stages: goal difference could prove decisive in an extremely balanced Group C.
After a 2-2 draw with Benfica and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, Boca showed they can compete. Now, however, they must chase both points and goals to keep their hopes alive. With Benfica ahead on goal difference and facing a direct clash with the Bavarians, Boca will take on Auckland City with the utmost determination, aiming for a big win that could prove crucial for qualification.
Tips for Auckland City – Boca Juniors, Tuesday 24 June at 9pm
Miguel Merentiel to score – 1.22 on bet365, 1.19 on Sisal, not available on GoldBet
Boca Juniors to win without conceding a goal – odds of 1.22 on bet365, not available on Sisal and GoldBet
Over 3.5 goals – odds of 1.14 on bet365, 1.11 on GoldBet, not available on Sisal
Miguel Merentiel ready to strike
Auckland City concede goals with ease, so the real question is who will score for Boca Juniors. Miguel Merentiel is the main threat in attack and, with a game that promises to be full of chances, the chances of him finding the net are high.
The Uruguayan striker has impressed in 2025, with six goals in 18 league games and an average of 0.66 goals every 90 minutes. This puts him in the top 1% of Primera División players in terms of goal-scoring efficiency.
Against Bayern Munich, he scored with his only shot and only touch in the opposition’s box, confirming his efficiency. With Auckland City struggling defensively, Merentiel could take advantage again: his goal is priced at 1.22 on Bet365 and 1.19 on Sisal.
Tip: Miguel Merentiel to score – odds of 1.22 on bet365, 1.19 on Sisal, not available on GoldBet
Boca Juniors to win without conceding a goal
Auckland City has lost nine consecutive games in the FIFA Club World Cup (including previous formats of the tournament). The last time they avoided defeat was in a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul in 2014, which they won on penalties in the third-place play-off.
At this level, the New Zealand team – made up of amateur players – is struggling to compete: the matches so far have looked like contests between amateurs and professionals. In attack, Auckland has produced very little: just three shots on goal in total and an xG (Expected Goals) of 0.15 in two games.
In their two tournament games, they have conceded 16 goals and recorded only eight touches in the opposition’s box. In light of these figures, a Boca Juniors win to keep a clean sheet – offered at 1.22 on Bet365 – looks like a solid betting option.
Tip: Boca Juniors to win without conceding a goal – priced at 1.22 on Bet365, not available on Sisal and GoldBet
More than 4 goals expected
Auckland City suffered a heavy 10-0 defeat against Bayern Munich and a 6-0 defeat against Benfica. In total, in the first two games of the tournament, they conceded 63 shots: a statistic that highlights the New Zealand team’s defensive fragility.
It is possible that Auckland will improve with experience and gradually get used to the level of competition, but the technical gap remains evident. Even against Boca Juniors, the team is likely to concede several goals. On the other hand, Boca has always scored in Club World Cup matches, even in previous formats, with a record of six goals in four games.
Considering that goal difference could be decisive for advancing from Group C, the over 3.5 goals option, offered at 1.14 on bet365 and 1.11 on GoldBet, looks very attractive.
Tip: Over 3.5 goals – odds 1.14 on bet365, 1.11 on GoldBet, not available on Sisal
Explanation of the bet: this bet wins if there are at least four goals.
Auckland City – Boca Juniors odds
Auckland City to win – odds of 51.00 on bet365, 66.00 on Sisal, 35.00 on GoldBet
Draw – odds 29.00 on bet365, 33.00 on Sisal, 25.00 on GoldBet
Boca Juniors to win – odds of 1.01 on bet365, not available on Sisal, 1.01 on GoldBet
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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