Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction 08.07.2025
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Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction
Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips for Tuesday’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final at MetLife Stadium. With a place in the final at stake, check out our exclusive Club World Cup Predictions for insights, stats and smart betting angles.
- Fluminense face Chelsea for a spot in the Club World Cup final.
- Key suspensions could impact both line-ups significantly.
- Fluminense unbeaten in 11 matches; Chelsea eyeing cup double.
- Expect a competitive battle with cards and late drama likely.
Premier League giants Chelsea arrive in New Jersey with confidence high after dispatching Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Enzo Maresca’s side have won four of their last five matches in this competition, and the Blues now stand two games away from lifting the Club World Cup trophy for a second time in four years. Despite injuries and suspensions to key players like Reece James and Levi Colwill, Chelsea’s deep squad means they remain favourites to progress to the final.
Though the Londoners have sometimes struggled against South American sides, their attacking output has been impressive, scoring at least twice in five of their last six Club World Cup outings. The likely return of Nicolas Jackson up front could add a fresh threat alongside Cole Palmer, while Tosin Adarabioyo may slot into the back line. Chelsea will want to avoid late drama and should look to impose their high-tempo style early on.
Fluminense, meanwhile, continue to carry the flag for South American football as the last team standing from the region. The Rio side booked their semi-final spot with a gritty 2-1 win over Al-Hilal, stretching their unbeaten run to 11 matches across all competitions. Despite finishing just above the drop zone domestically last season, they have found new life under Renato Gaucho, who recently celebrated his 100th win as head coach of the Tricolor.
Suspensions for influential players like Martinelli and Juan Pablo Freytes could test Fluminense’s depth, but with veterans like Thiago Silva anchoring the defence and livewire Jhon Arias up top, they still pose a serious threat. Notably, half of their goals in the USA have come after the 70th minute, so they are unlikely to go quietly. Expect an intense contest where discipline could play a big role — keep an eye on Club World Cup Predictions for further updates as kick-off approaches.
Fluminense Over 2.5 Cards looks a strong angle for Tuesday’s semi-final given their aggressive style and likely defensive workload against Chelsea. In recent matches, the Brazilian side have averaged just under three bookings per game and picked up multiple yellows against both Al-Hilal and Inter Milan. With Martinelli and Freytes suspended, backup players may be prone to rash tackles to impress, especially facing Chelsea’s high-tempo press and individual dribblers like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. Thiago Silva, playing against his former club, will be crucial but may struggle with pace, forcing tactical fouls. Referees at the Club World Cup have shown an average of 4.5 cards per game, so with Fluminense likely to spend long periods without the ball, repeated late challenges and time-wasting in a tight match should push their card count over 2.5. This tip aligns with historical trends: South American teams often commit more fouls in this competition due to contrasting playing styles.
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