Fluminense vs Dortmund Prediction 17.06.2025
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Fluminense vs Dortmund Prediction
Fluminense vs Dortmund Prediction and Betting Tips for Tuesday’s Club World Cup Group F opener at MetLife Stadium. This marks Borussia Dortmund’s first-ever appearance in the competition, while Fluminense aim to improve on their runners-up finish from 2023. In this article, you’ll discover Club World Cup Predictions from XpertStats tipsters, including insights into both teams’ form, key stats, and potential outcomes.
- Dortmund come into the Club World Cup on a six-match winning streak
- Fluminense are unbeaten in six, with four straight wins
- BVB have scored 20 goals in their last six matches
- This will be both teams’ first-ever competitive meeting
Fluminense enter Tuesday’s showdown on a six-match unbeaten run, which includes a 2-0 win over Internacional earlier this month. Renato Gaucho’s side has rediscovered its scoring touch, hitting the net 10 times in their last four matches. They’ve also shown a knack for quick starts, with first-half goals in four consecutive outings. While their xG against Internacional was low (0.34), the clinical finishing and tactical discipline in transition could prove vital against higher-quality opposition.
However, despite their strong domestic form, questions remain about Flu’s ability to control matches at this level. The team often concedes possession and relies on counters through the pace of Jhon Arias. With minimal reinforcements heading into the tournament and a relatively shallow squad, Fluminense might find it difficult to contain Dortmund over 90 minutes. Defensive stalwart Thiago Silva adds leadership at the back, but they’ve conceded four goals across just two Club World Cup appearances historically.
On the other side, Dortmund enter this match with serious momentum. Niko Kovac’s men closed out their Bundesliga campaign with six straight victories, securing fourth place and a Champions League berth. The German outfit has scored at least twice in 10 of their last 12 matches and averaged over 3.3 goals per game in their final six outings. Julian Brandt and Serhou Guirassy have formed a potent partnership, while Karim Adeyemi adds flair and pace to the front line.
Defensively, Dortmund are not without flaws, having conceded 13 goals in their last eight games. But their attacking output has more than compensated. The midfield pairing of Sabitzer and Nmecha provides control and energy, and despite missing Can and Schlotterbeck through injury, the backline is likely to feature experienced players like Sule and Bensebaini. Overall, BVB are clear favorites and should control the tempo, while still being susceptible to quick counters from the Brazilian side. Expect goals in this entertaining matchup between contrasting styles, with the Club World Cup Predictions pointing to an open affair.
Both teams arrive in strong attacking form, which supports the Over 2.5 Goals market. Fluminense have scored 10 goals in their last four games and found the net at least twice in six of their last seven competitive matches. On the flip side, Dortmund have been even more prolific, scoring 20 times across their last six fixtures. The Germans have seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their previous 12 games in all competitions. While Fluminense have tightened up defensively with two consecutive clean sheets, they are likely to face significant pressure from a BVB side that thrives in possession and presses high. With both teams boasting clinical finishers and somewhat vulnerable backlines—Dortmund conceded 13 goals in their last eight matches—this Group F clash has the makings of a high-scoring encounter. Add the neutral venue and early tournament energy, and it’s a recipe for at least three goals on the night.
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