Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Prediction

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | FIFA Club World Cup

Arijit Das

Published - Jun, 14 2025, 04:00 PM

7 min

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | FIFA Club World Cup

The Bavarians go head-to-head against Auckland City on 15th June in their first FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game. While the Bundesliga Champions have the upper hand in the game, Auckland City's recent form might just write a story of an underdog.
Myer Bevan's fine form upfront and his chemistry with the team could be a headache for the Bayern Munich defenders. On the other hand, Harry Kane can also influence the game for Bayern Munich.
While Vincent Kompany looks to add another silverware to the gallery after winning the Bundesliga title, their group of Auckland City, BOCA Juniors, and Benfica is no walk in the park.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Preview

Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Date: 15th June, 2025

Kick-off Time: 4:00 P.M. GMT

Venue: TQL Stadium

Other than the FIFA Club World Cup or pre-season friendly, what competition allows Bayern Munich to face teams like Auckland City FC? None! It is an amazing opportunity for the fans to witness a breathtaking encounter in the Asia-Pacific region. Auckland City's form and aim to go all the way in the competition highlights an underdog's story waiting to be written on 15th June. Bayern's captain and legendary goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has lifted the Bundesliga League title 12 times and has 124 caps for his national team. There is no doubt that he is one of the best goalkeepers football has seen since its inception. On the other hand, Mario Ilich, Auckland City's captain, does not even have a Wikipedia page. However, that should not rule out the chances for the Navy Blues. They have several quality players in the squad, and their form has also been quite good in recent matches. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, has over a 60% chance of winning Group C!

This is not the first time that Auckland City have been in the FIFA Club World Cup. Their best campaign in the competition came in 2014 when they finished the tournament in 3rd position. After reaching the semis, their dreams were crushed by the Argentine side, San Lorenzo. Speaking of familiarity, Albert Riera is a part of the Kiwitea Street team. Exposure to South American and European football has always been there for Auckland City. But the question is, will this be the season where they redeem themselves and secure a better finish to the campaign than the 2014 run?

In their friendly against Al Ain, the first 45 minutes saw the Navy Blues holding their shape well, and their defense was on point. Their backline, however, collapsed in the 24th minute, allowing their opponents to break the deadlock. Auckland City FC bounced back well and conceded no more goals until the final whistle.

Bayern Munich sealed the Bundesliga title even before the judgment day this season. All of their front three managed to score in their last fixture against Hoffenheim. Speaking of momentum, the German Side has it on their side, but can Auckland defy all the odds to upset their opponents early in the tournament?

Bayern Munich Team News

Joshua Kimmich (Image Credit: X @FCBayernEN)

Bayern has qualified for the competition through UEFA's club ranking system instead of winning the Champions League. Over the years, the club has taken part in the tournament, and they have performed well consistently. The Bavarians have a rich history, having previously lifted the coveted trophy in 2013 and 2020.

This time, focus will be on the trio of Michael Olise, Harry Kane, and Serge Gnabry. Bayern will miss the service of Alphonso Davies, who remains sidelined due to a ligament injury. Dayot Upamecano and Hiroki Ito will also not feature in the Club World Cup opener. Moreover, Bayern's star midfielder Jamal Musiala is absent from the roster due to a hamstring injury, along with Kim Min-jae, who is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury.

Auckland City FC Team News

Auckland City Team (Image Credit: X @AucklandCity_FC)

After a defeat against Al Ain, Auckland City FC are now in Chattanooga, where they are preparing for their opening group fixture against the Bundesliga Champion. Besides Bayern Munich, they will need to overcome Benfica and Boca Juniors to reach the next round. The Navy Blues are competing in the Club World Cup as a representative of Oceania. Auckland City FC are expected to field the same starting eleven as the last match.

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Neuer

Defenders: Aznou, Stanisic, Boey, Laimer

Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic, Goretzka

Forwards: Gnabry, Kane, Olise

Auckland City FC predicted lineup

Goalkeeper: Conor Tracey

Defenders: Adam Bell, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Lobo, Den Heijer

Midfielders: Mario Illich, Gerard Garriga, Dylan Manickum, Joseph Lee

Forwards: Myer Bevan, Angus Kilkolly

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC H2H Record

As of right now, both clubs have never met each other. Therefore, their meeting on 15th June, 2025 will be the first one. In terms of momentum, Auckland City FC has won 3 out of their 5 matches, drawn 1, and lost once. On the other hand, Bayern Munich won 4 out of their 5 matches and drew once against RB Leipzig.

Key Players to watch in Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane (Image Credit: X @FCBayernEN)

It is a no-brainer why Harry Kane is considered one of the elite forwards in football right now. From his days playing for Spurs to leading Bayern Munich from the front, the Englishman has been synonymous with consistency for both his club and international team. With 51 G/A across all competitions, Kane has helped his club win the Bundesliga title in the 2024-25 campaign. With the Club World Cup 2025 enabling the chance to win another trophy, Kane will be keen to increase the weight of his cabinet.

Myer Bevan (Auckland City FC)

Myer Bevan (Image Credit: X @_GPoludnia)

Auckland City FC has experience playing in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Navy Blues have performed phenomenally in the 2024-25 season, and one of the players behind such a run is Myer Bevan. The 28-year-old has managed 12 G/A contributions in 16 appearances. The New Zealand international can be a big threat to Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City FC Prediction

There is no doubt that the odds are in favor of Bayern Munich. Given the leadership of Kompany and how the team has performed this year, it is understandable that the Bundesliga outfit is the favorite to win against Auckland. Moreover, their trio of Olise, Kane, and Gnabry has been putting in impressive numbers game after game. However, the Club World Cup promises a lot of surprises. Having the momentum of a great run in the New Zealand league and quality players in the squad, Auckland City FC can give Bayern Munich a run for their money. However, Bayern Munich are expected to have the upper hand and find a way to secure the 3 points.