| Odds via Tonybet | |
| Palmeiras vs Chelsea | Friday, July 4, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT |
| Palmeiras odds | +290 |
| Chelsea odds | +106 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -105, No -117 |
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Preview and Team News
Palmeiras Team News
Palmeiras had to work harder than expected in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and ultimately needed 120 minutes to eliminate Botafogo. Despite dominating the contest, only a late goal from Paulinho allowed the Paulista club to progress into the quarterfinals.
As tight as the game was, Palmeiras fully deserved the victory. They had the better and clearer chances, edging their Série A counterparts by a sizable margin in advanced statistics, such as xGOT (1.09 to 0.56). This win allowed the team to remain undefeated in the competition, marking a third clean sheet.
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— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) July 1, 2025
Manager Abel Ferreira will have to get creative for Friday’s matchup, as Palmeiras will be without their starting centre-back pairing since Gustavo Gómez, their captain, was sent off in the clash against Botafogo. To make things even more complicated, star defender Murilo is out for the rest of the tournament with a hamstring problem. Those absences could be a difference-maker against Chelsea.
Palmeiras predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Micael, Piquerez; Ríos, Martínez; Allan, Raphael Veiga, Estevao; Vitor Roque.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea had to overcome a bizarre situation in the Round of 16 to get past Benfica. They held a 1-0 lead when the game was suspended in the 85th minute due to a potential storm that never happened.
When it resumed two hours later, Benfica found an equalizer before Chelsea reversed course and scored three goals in extra time to snatch the victory.
The outcome prompted manager Enzo Maresca to criticize the tournament’s protocols. However, the Italian manager can’t complain about the way his squad have played. The Blues have bounced back with back-to-back wins and have scored seven times since their 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the group stage. They’ll need to maintain that momentum to see off the challenge of Palmeiras.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 2, 2025
Maresca doesn’t have a lot of doubts for Friday’s match in terms of team news. The lone substantial absence should be the starter at centre-back alongside Levi Colwill, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile competing for the spot. Key players such as Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Pedro Neto should all remain in the starting lineup.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Palmeiras (4-3-3): Sánchez; James, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo, Fernández; Pedro Neto, Delap, Palmer.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
- Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Last match: Chelsea – Palmeiras 2:1 (February 12, 2022, FIFA Club World Cup)
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Chelsea to win
- Odds: +106 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 0-2 Chelsea
Palmeiras can put up a fight with the best of them, but ultimately, their absences on the defensive end might be too significant for them to have a shot at beating the English team. The loss of their top two centre-backs means the Paulista club will have to improvise at the back, and that’s not a good omen against the Blues’ potent attacking line. Chelsea have scored two or more goals in three of their four matches in this tournament.
It won’t be easy for the London side, and there’s a strong chance this game will end up being a tight battle, with them pushing forward and Palmeiras looking to hit on the counter. However, Chelsea are bound to find a way to win.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2.5 total goals
- Odds: -141 (Tonybet)
Chelsea are evidently the better side. However, Palmeiras aren’t a team that should be taken lightly by any means. Even though the Blues eliminated Benfica in the Round of 16, there’s a strong case to be made that the Paulista club will be their toughest test to date in this tournament.
Palmeiras should be able to put up a fight, but this clash isn’t shaping up to be a goal fest by any means. Three of their four matches in the Club World Cup have ended with a total of under 2.5 goals – a trend mirrored in two of Chelsea’s four games (excluding extra time). This one is expected to be another low-scoring affair.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea: Where to Watch (Canada)
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