Esperance Tunis vs Chelsea Prediction 25.06.2025
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Esperance Tunis vs Chelsea Prediction
Esperance Tunis vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips for Tuesday’s Group D finale in the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. A spot in the last-16 is on the line, with Chelsea needing just a point to go through. Read on for expert analysis and Club World Cup Predictions from XpertStats’ football analysts.
- Final group game with knockout qualification at stake for both sides
- Esperance have lost just once since April across all competitions
- Chelsea’s superior goal difference means a draw is enough
- Nicolas Jackson suspended for Chelsea after red card vs Flamengo
Esperance Tunis come into this crucial tie on a solid run of form, having won 1-0 against Los Angeles FC after a narrow opening loss to Flamengo. Maher Kanzari’s side are known for their defensive discipline, keeping 10 clean sheets in their last 13 matches across all competitions. With Youcef Belaïli pulling the strings in the final third and Rodrigo Rodrigues offering a physical presence up front, Tunis will be confident of challenging Chelsea’s backline despite the stakes.
Still, it’s worth noting that Esperance have never advanced past the early stages in their previous Club World Cup appearances. Their attacking output has also been modest, with just one goal scored across their first two group games. Elias Mokwana and Yassine Meriah are expected to play key roles once again, but they’ll need to elevate their performance against a well-drilled Chelsea side with far more big-game experience.
Chelsea, meanwhile, started their campaign strong with a 2-0 win over LAFC but suffered a 3-1 setback against Flamengo in their second game. That match saw Nicolas Jackson sent off, and his absence will force Enzo Maresca to reshuffle his front line. Despite that loss, Chelsea still control their fate—thanks to a superior goal difference—and are widely expected to step up under pressure, as they’ve done in past major tournaments.
The Blues have won nine of their last 12 competitive fixtures and scored in five of their last six Club World Cup games. Summer signing Liam Delap could lead the line, while Reece James might shift back to right-back to solidify the defence. With history, depth, and motivation on their side, Chelsea look well-positioned to secure their place in the next round. For more expert insights, don’t miss our Club World Cup Predictions updated daily on XpertStats.
Chelsea have a proven pedigree at the international level and head into this match knowing a draw will suffice, but they’re unlikely to settle for it. With nine wins in their last 12 games, they’ve shown consistent attacking efficiency and game control. Despite the suspension of Nicolas Jackson, the Blues have squad depth, with Liam Delap ready to step in and Reece James potentially returning to right-back. Esperance, although disciplined, struggled against Flamengo and have managed just one goal in two matches. Their defensive structure may hold for a while, but Chelsea's superior ball retention and wing play should eventually break them down. With Maresca needing to avoid another slip-up after the Flamengo defeat, expect Chelsea to come out with urgency and claim the win.
Both teams come into this match with everything to play for, which typically leads to open, attacking football. Chelsea have scored in 5 of their last 6 Club World Cup fixtures and conceded 3 to Flamengo, suggesting vulnerability at the back. Esperance, while cautious, must go for the win—meaning they can’t sit deep for 90 minutes. Their win over LAFC shows they can produce moments of quality, particularly through Belaïli. With Chelsea pushing forward and Esperance needing to take risks, expect at least two goals in this matchup. The game state will demand goals, especially if either team goes behind.
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