Bayern Munich headed into the expanded 2025 Fifa Club World Cup aiming to reassert their dominance on the global stage. Following an up-and-down domestic season, the German champions are banking on fresh managerial ideas under Vincent Kompany and a talented core to push deep into the tournament. This preview will examine their current betting odds, squad, group results, and knockout path.
Latest Bayern Munich odds to win the 2025 Club World Cup
Bookmakers have Bayern firmly in the top tier of contenders for the 2025 tournament, though not as favourites. With several elite clubs in the mix, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, the margin at the top of the odds table is narrow. Still, Bayern’s tournament pedigree and firepower ensure they are priced competitively across major UK bookmakers at around 11/2.
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Bayern Munich Club World Cup squad
Harry Kane will be the focal point in attack after two exceptional seasons in Bavaria, supported by the likes of Jamal Musiala. However, squad balance remains a concern, particularly in midfield, where Joshua Kimmich may be required to cover multiple roles.
| 1 – Manuel Neuer | 15 – Jonathan Tah |
| 2 – Daniel Peretz | 16 – Raphael Guerreiro |
| 3 – Jonas Urbig | 17 – Cassiano Kiala |
| 4 – Leon Klanac | 18 – Josip Stanisic |
| 5 – Dayot Upamecano | 19 – Kim Min‑Jae |
| 6 – Sacha Boey | 20 – Joshua Kimmich |
| 7 – Leon Goretzka | 21 – Joao Palhinha |
| 8 – Tom Bischof | 22 – Konrad Laimer |
| 9 – Jamal Musiala | 23 – Aleksandar Pavlovic |
| 10 – Lennart Karl | 24 – David Santos Daiber |
| 11 – Serge Gnabry | 25 – Leroy Sane |
| 12 – Kingsley Coman | 26 – Thomas Muller |
| 13 – Maurice Krattenmacher | 27 – Michael Olise |
| 14 – Jonah Kusi‑Asare | 28 – Harry Kane |
Bayern Munich Club World Cup group stage results
Bayern Munich were drawn into Group C alongside Benfica (Portugal), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Auckland City (New Zealand). They were considered the strongest side in the group, but varying playing styles and conditions posed challenges.
Matchday 1: Bayern Munich 10-0 Auckland City
- Date: 15th June 2025
- Venue: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Kick-off: 5pm (UK time)
Bayern Munich absolutely blew away New Zealand side Auckland City in their group opener. Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a hat-trick as the highlight of the thrashing.
Matchday 2: Bayern Munich 2-1 Boca Juniors
- Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
- Venue: Miami, Florida
- Kick-off: 2am (UK time)
This was always going to be an interesting matchup and Boca Juniors made Bayern work hard for their win. Kompany had to get his tactics spot on to beat the Argentine side, thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
Matchday 3: Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich
- Date: 24th June 2025
- Venue: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Kick-off: 8pm (UK time)
Bayern only needed to avoid defeat against to seal top spot and the more favourable knockout stage route. But Andreas Schjelderup’s 13th-minute strike was enough to seal the win for Benfica, condemning Bayern to second.
Bayern Munich’s route to the final
As Group C runners-up, Bayern were placed in the tougher side of the draw on paper. The knockout stages started with a game against Brazilian side Flamengo, which Bayern won 4-2. But now they face PSG in the quarter-finals.
Either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund await in the semi-finals. The final would pit Bayern against one of Palmeiras, Chelsea, Fluminense or Al Hilal.
Who are the favourites for the 2025 Club World Cup?
The top contenders for the 2025 Club World Cup, according to current betting odds, are: