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| Fluminense vs Chelsea | Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT |
| Fluminense odds | +440 |
| Chelsea odds | -145 |
| Draw | +275 |
| Both teams to score | Yes +104, No -127 |
Fluminense vs Chelsea Preview and Team News
Fluminense Team News
Fluminense are the only non-European team left in the competition. Despite being considered the Brazilian side least likely to make a deep run, given that their squad were viewed as weaker than those of Botafogo, Palmeiras, and Flamengo, they’ve defied expectations and remained undefeated in the tournament.
Renato Gaúcho’s men secured their berth in the semifinals by virtue of a tight 2-1 victory over Al Hilal in the quarter-finals, where substitute Hércules played the role of the unsung hero by scoring the decisive second-half goal.
Ele é bravo!
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— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) July 7, 2025
Fluminense couldn’t record another clean sheet, but their defensive play has been their calling card thus far in the tournament, with veteran goalkeeper Fábio and star centre-back Thiago Silva being instrumental in achieving that.
Unfortunately, Gaúcho will have to get creative to assemble a competitive lineup for this crucial matchup. Martinelli and Juan Freytes are both suspended due to yellow-card accumulations, while Samuel Xavier suffered a hamstring injury against Al Hilal and will be out for the rest of the tournament. Jhon Arias and Germán Cano will likely lead the attack once again.
Fluminense predicted lineup vs Chelsea (3-5-2): Fábio; Ignacio, Silva, Santos; Guga, Bernal, Nonato, Hércules, René; Cano, Arias.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea can’t claim to have been undefeated in the tournament due to their 3-1 loss to Flamengo in the group stage. However, the Blues have looked like a completely different team since that match. They’re currently riding a three-game winning streak after defeating Benfica and Palmeiras in the knockouts. The win over the latter came courtesy of a late goal from Malo Gusto.
Manager Enzo Maresca has been trying to find ways to adjust tactically depending on the opponent. Although their overall system hasn’t changed much, their approach has varied.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 7, 2025
Chelsea will likely focus on exploiting the wings in the upcoming clash, as Fluminense tend to crowd the midfield with their five-man line in front of their three centre-backs. Thus, the width provided by Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer could be key once again.
Unfortunately for Maresca, and similar to Fluminense, Chelsea will have to deal with several absences. Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are suspended due to yellow-card accumulations, while Reece James, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia are sidelined due to injuries. On the positive side, they’ll get a key player back in Moisés Caicedo, who returns after a one-game suspension.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Fluminense (4-3-3): Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Santos; Neto, Jackson, Palmer.
Fluminense vs Chelsea Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Meadowlands Stadium
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Last match: No previous head-to-head meetings
Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Chelsea to win
- Odds: -145 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Fluminense 0:1 Chelsea
Chelsea have been playing better with each passing game at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. They eliminated Palmeiras in the quarterfinals and have looked like genuine contenders in their last two matches. Fluminense have been one of the tournament’s biggest surprises, but their impressive run is likely to come to an end on Tuesday.
Although Chelsea will be without several players on both ends of the pitch, they should still be able to secure all three points against Fluminense.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 7, 2025
The Blues’ physicality, intensity, and depth are expected to be too much for the Brazilian side, who are coming off two gruelling fixtures against Inter Milan and Al Hilal.
This is shaping up to be a tight clash. After all, Fluminense have proven they can compete with any team in Europe, as seen in their performances against Dortmund and Inter Milan. However, they’re bound to struggle to contain Chelsea’s momentum.
Fluminense vs Chelsea Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2.5 total goals
- Odds: -125 (Tonybet)
Three of Fluminense’s five matches in the tournament have ended with under 2.5 total goals, with the only exceptions being their encounters against Asian sides, Ulsan HD and Al Hilal. The Brazilian squad have been relatively cagey in their approach against European teams. That’s unlikely to change now, as they’re heading into the clash as massive underdogs on paper.
Chelsea will be dealing with several absences, meaning they won’t be at full strength, particularly in attack. While each of their last four outings has produced three or more goals, we don’t expect that to occur here. It will likely be a tight game, where one goal might be all the London-based club needs to secure their place in the final.
Fluminense vs Chelsea: Where to Watch (Canada)
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