It’s the massive FIFA Club World Cup semi-final contest between Fluminense and Chelsea on Tuesday. As they’ve both progressed this far, and with the reward for the side that makes it through the tie being an appearance in the final of the competition, this really should be a beauty.
Scroll down for all of our predictions, poll and stats for the Fluminense v Chelsea game (plus the best game odds).
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Fluminense
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Fluminense, following on from their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after the 2-1 FIFA Club World Cup triumph versus Al-Hilal.
In that match, Fluminense had 43% possession and 10 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. For Fluminense, the goals were scored by Martinelli (40') and Hércules (70'). For their opponents, Al-Hilal Saudi had 14 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target. Leonardo (51') was the scorer for Al-Hilal.
Their latest results reveal that quality has been evident in the Fluminense backline. Fluminense have been mean at the back, with the tally of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper over the course of their previous six outings standing at 3. That aside, we must now wait to see if that trend will be replicated in this match.
Chelsea
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Chelsea come into this game following a 1-2 FIFA Club World Cup win as they beat Palmeiras in their previous game.
In that match, Chelsea managed 63% possession and 19 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. The only player to score for Chelsea was Cole Palmer (16'). On the other side, Palmeiras got 7 attempts at goal with 2 on target. Estêvão (53') and Agustín Giay (83' Own goal) scored for Palmeiras.
In a total of 5 out of the previous 6 clashes involving Chelsea, a minimum of three goals have gone in. The overall average goals scored per match in that spell is 3.67, with the number of goals averaged by Chelsea working out to 2.67.
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Team News: Fluminense
Regarding absentees, there’s just one fitness concern for the Fluminense boss Renato Gaúcho to be concerned about thanks to an almost full-strength group of players. Otávio (Achilles tendon rupture) won’t play.
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Prediction
We’re thinking that Fluminense are likely to score against this Chelsea side, although just one goal probably won’t be enough to give them the result that they want.
Therefore, we’re predicting a 1-2 victory for Chelsea when the full-time whistle blows. Expecting it to be very competitive.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the full-time result market, staking on Fluminense is best priced at 5.5, backing the game finishing all-square is 3.7 & selecting a win for Chelsea gets 1.65. They’re the most competitive market prices offered at present.
Andre Moura,
15:00 05/07/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Fluminense
Formed: 1902
Stadium: Estádio do Maracanã (78,838)
Captain: Thiago Silva
Chairman: Mário Bittencourt
Manager: Renato Gaúcho
Competitions: Serie A position 6, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16), Copa Sudamericana (Round of 16), FIFA Club World Cup (Semi-Finals)
⭐ Key Player: Kevin Serna
Customarily taking up the Right Wing position, Kevin Serna was born in Popayán, Colombia. Having made a first senior appearance for Fluminense in the 2024 season, the skilful Forward has scored a sum of 3 league goals in this Série A 2025 season so far in 9 appearances.