The game is going to happen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Match Prediction
This semi-final is a really important part of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where Fluminense, the 2023 Copa Libertadores champions from Brazil, will play against Chelsea, a team from the English Premier League that has done well in international tournaments.
Fluminense came in second in Group F with 5 points, getting 1 win and 2 draws. They had a great 4-2 win over Ulsan Hyundai and drew with Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Fluminense also won against Inter 2-0 in the Round of 16 and beat Al Hilal 2-1 in the Quarter-Finals.
Chelsea finished second in Group G with 6 points, having 2 wins and 1 draw. They won against LAFC and Esperance Tunis, but lost to Flamengo RJ.
Chelsea also won against Benfica 4-1 after extra time in the Round of 16 and defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Quarter-Finals.
15.06.2025 02:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
Fluminense vs Chelsea
Fluminense: They are known for their strong defense and their ability to get results, having only allowed more than one goal in just one of their five Club World Cup games. They are good at pressing and counter-attacking, and they often show resilience in the late stages of the game.
Their unbeaten run in Serie A and solid defensive stats suggest that they will be tough to break down, but they might find it hard to create scoring chances against Chelsea’s midfield. Germán Cano has been key with his finishing skills, while André manages the midfield.
Chelsea: has a powerful midfield with players like Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, who bring both creativity and strong defense. Their attacking players, such as Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku, help them break through defenses.
However, Chelsea has sometimes needed extra time in earlier rounds, which could show they are vulnerable against a disciplined team like Fluminense. Chelsea’s only loss in the tournament was to a Brazilian team, making this matchup even more interesting.
Chelsea enters the match as the favorite and expects to reach the final of this tournament. However, Fluminense’s strong performance and solid defense indicate that the game might be tight, with a chance it could go into extra time. Both teams have great attacks, and we anticipate at least one goal from each side.
Our prediction:
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds:1.98
Published: 07.07.2025 11:55
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Fluminense (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Fabio
Defenders: Ignacio, Thiago Silva, Gabriel Fuentes
Midfielders: Samuel Xavier, Hercules, Facundo Bernal, Nonato, Rene
Forwards: Jhon Arias, Germán Cano
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
Defenders: Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo
Attacking Midfielders: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku
Forward: João Pedro (note: Nicolas Jackson could replace him after returning from suspension)
Players Who Won’t Play:
Fluminense
Juan Pablo Freytes — Suspended
Matheus Martinelli — Suspended
Chelsea
Liam Delap — Suspended
Levi Colwill — Suspended
Reece James — Doubtful (injury)
Roméo Lavia — Doubtful (injury)
Benoît Badiashile — Doubtful (injury)
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens — Ineligible