Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction: WORLD: FIFA Club World Cup – Play Offs betting tips on match 2025-07-07 19:00.
[p]Following five tough games at the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), giant killers Fluminense and Premier League Chelsea find themselves one step away from the final after eliminating Al Hilal and Palmeiras respectively in the quarter-finals. [/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Fluminense were pegged back after taking an early lead against Al Hilal in the last eight, but ultimately prevailed to maintain their unbeaten record at the tournament (W3, D2). Built on solid foundations, Fluminense have made their way to this stage by conceding in just two of their five games, and after beating UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, along the way, they won’t fear Chelsea. An 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions (W8, D3) should only serve to reinforce belief that they can reach a second successive CWC final.[/p]
[p]Most neutrals will expect Conference League holders Chelsea to eliminate the final non-European side in the competition after beating Brazilian opposition in Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarter-final. Opta’s global power rankings support Chelsea’s perceived superiority as they sit 123 places above #134-ranked Fluminense in 11th. Numbers aside, Chelsea’s road to the final four wasn’t as straightforward, with the London club finishing second in their group behind Brazilians Flamengo before failing to keep clean sheets in both knockout games.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This is the first meeting between these sides, but Fluminense previously lost the CWC final against Manchester City in 2023. This is Chelsea’s third game against Brazilian opponents at this tournament, with both prior games seeing goals at both ends (W1, L1).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Fluminense have picked up 11 yellow cards across their last three CWC games.[/p]
[p]Fluminense’s eight goals at the CWC came from seven different scorers.[/p]
[p]Chelsea have been shown exactly three yellow cards in both of their CWC knockout games (including extra time v Benfica).[/p]
[p]Chelsea have been fouled a competition-high 74 times at the CWC.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio has been instrumental at this tournament, saving 14 of the 17 shots he’s faced at the CWC to keep three clean sheets –  he is also the oldest 2025 CWC player at 44 years old. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer broke an eight-game scoring drought for club and country with his opener – and his first CWC goal  – against Palmeiras in the quarter-final.[/p]
[p]Fluminense will be without quarter-final scorer Martinelli and defender Juan Freytes through suspension. Chelsea’s Liam Delap and Levi Colwill also miss this game due to their quarter-final yellow cards.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Overcoming the might of Chelsea may be a bridge too far for Fluminense, but given their impressive CWC exploits, we’re backing them to still get on the scoresheet in a Chelsea win.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Matthew Billon[/i][/p]
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