Auckland City FC will face Club Atlético Boca Juniors in a Group C fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 (local time in the US). This match is being held at **GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, United States**. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Tuesday, June 24th. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **12:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Auckland City: L-L-W-W-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 2 Losses – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 6-0 loss to Benfica and a 10-0 loss to Bayern Munich*)
Boca Juniors: D-L-W-W-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich and a 2-2 draw with Benfica*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between Auckland City FC and Club Atlético Boca Juniors. They have never played each other in any official competition previously.
Team News
Auckland City: The Oceania representatives have had a very challenging tournament, suffering heavy defeats to Bayern Munich (10-0) and Benfica (6-0). They are already eliminated from knockout stage contention but will be playing for pride and to potentially score their first goal of the tournament. Coach Paul Posa will likely aim for a more organized defensive display and look for any opportunity to attack. Nathan Garrow might retain his spot in goal after his performance against Benfica.
Boca Juniors: The Argentine giants have had a mixed start, drawing 2-2 with Benfica and losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich. Their path to the knockout stage is challenging; they need a significant win against Auckland City and a favorable result in the Benfica vs Bayern Munich match (likely a Bayern win) to have a chance of progressing on goal difference. Boca will be without Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal (suspended), while Ayrton Costa is injured. Edinson Cavani and Marcos Rojo are doubtful. Miguel Merentiel, who has scored in both CWC games, will be key for their attack as they seek a high-scoring victory.
Predicted Lineups
Auckland City (5-4-1): Garrow; Murati, Boxall, Den Heijer, Mitchell, Lobo; Yoo, Garriga, Ilich, Manickum; Bevan.
Boca Juniors (4-2-3-1): Marchesín; Advíncula, Battaglia, Pellegrino, Blanco; Belmonte, Zenón; Zeballos, Palacios, Velasco; Merentiel.
Match Facts
- This is a Group C match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Auckland City qualified as the OFC Champions League winner.
- Boca Juniors qualified via CONMEBOL’s ranking pathway.
- Group C also features German champions Bayern Munich and Portuguese champions Benfica.
- As of this matchday, Auckland City has 0 points from two matches (2 losses, -16 goal difference). Boca Juniors has 1 point from two matches (1 draw, 1 loss, -1 goal difference).
- Auckland City is eliminated. Boca Juniors needs a big win (potentially by at least six goals) and for Bayern Munich to defeat Benfica to have a chance at qualifying as the second-place team in the group.
- GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
Boca Juniors will be highly motivated to score as many goals as possible to improve their goal difference, as it’s their only realistic path to the knockout stages. Auckland City, despite being out of contention, will play for pride and look to avoid another heavy defeat. However, the quality gap is significant. Expect Boca Juniors to dominate from the outset. Prediction: Auckland City FC 0-5 Club Atlético Boca Juniors.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: **DAZN** (streaming, free to view globally excluding certain territories like Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In the United States: **DAZN** (Free on DAZN app), **TBS**, and **truTV**.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India, though select games might be on Eurosport.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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