The game is the last and third match in the group stage for both teams in Group D of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament with 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Chelsea, who represent European football, got their spot by winning the 2021 Club World Cup and had a great 2024-25 season, including winning the UEFA Conference League, which is why this is their second time in the tournament.
Esperance Tunis made it in as the highest-ranked eligible team from CAF after winning the 2024 Tunisian league title and the Tunis Cup, so this is their first time in this tournament format.
Currently, Group D has Flamengo with six points, Chelsea with three, Los Angeles FC with zero, and Esperance Tunis with three, making this match really important for Chelsea to secure the top position and for Esperance Tunis to try for a chance at second place.
25.06.2025 03:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 3
Esperance Tunis vs Chelsea
Esperance Tunis, which represents Tunisia and Africa, has had a tournament with ups and downs so far. They started with a 2-0 defeat against Flamengo, but then they recovered with a 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC, showing strong defense and quick counterattacks. Their recent performance in all competitions includes one draw and four victories, with a scoring streak in their latest game. They must win to have any hope of moving on to the knockout rounds.
Chelsea lost 3-1 to Flamengo but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over LAFC. This means they have 3 points and need at least a draw to move forward. In their last 10 games, they have 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, showing they have a solid attack. However, Chelsea will be missing Nicolas Jackson, who is suspended after getting a red card in the match against Flamengo. This opens the door for Liam Delap to start.
Chelsea is likely to win, this is because Chelsea has a stronger team and really needs a win, but Esperance can score, which means the game could be tight. We expect Chelsea to win the match, and since it’s important for both teams, we also think there will be at least 3 goals during the game.
Our prediction:
2 & 3+ (Chelsea to Win & Over2.5)
Odds:1.83
Published: 24.06.2025 09:30
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Esperance (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ben Said
Defense: Ben Ali, Meriah, Tougai, Ben Hamida
Midfield: Guenichi, Ogbelu
Attacking Midfielders: Mokwana, Konate, Belaili
Forward: Rodrigo Rodrigues
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Jorgensen
Defense: Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Andrey Santos, Moisés Caicedo
Attacking Midfielders: Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Neto
Forward: Liam Delap
Players Who Won’t Play:
Esperance:
Aholou (Inactive)
Chelsea:
Leo Castledine (Back injury)
Wesley Fofana (Hamstring injury)
Omari Kellyman (Hamstring injury)
Mykhailo Mudryk (Suspended)