Fluminense FC vs Chelsea FC Prediction: This fiercely competitive semifinal FIFA Club World Cup game might end in a tie

Fluminense FC vs Chelsea FC Prediction: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 July 2025

Having gone five games without a loss in the FIFA Club World Cup, the highly rated Fluminense FC side will lock horns against Chelsea at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The Big Flu have stunned lots of football fans all over the world in the FIFA Club World Cup, and have two more hurdles to overcome. On the other hand, Chelsea have been lucky so far in this competition, and are yet to test themselves against a proven opponent. Both teams have what it takes to advance to the next round, but Chelsea’s pedigree in finals could be the deciding factor in this fiercely competitive matchup. 

Fluminense FC: form and statistics

Last three games: DWDWW

The Big Flu have taken us aback in the FIFA Club World Cup, making it out of the group while booking their semifinal ticket. Fluminense FC did everything right against Inter Milan, securing the maximum points with German Cano and Hercules finding the back of the net.

More recently, the Big Flu showed why they deserved to play amongst the best four in the competition when they defeated Al Hilal (2-1) at the Camping World Stadium. The game began with Matinelli scoring with the only shot at goal in the first half. Fluminense FC conceded in the 51st minute; however, Hercules scored his second goal of the competition to hand his side a deserved victory over their Saudi Arabian opponent.

Flamengo were in the FIFA Club World Cup last year, suffering a loss to Manchester City in the final. Renato Portaluppi’s men are unbeaten across their previous eleven games in all competitions, winning eight and settling for three shares of the spoils. They have found the back of the net eight times while keeping three clean sheets in their last five FIFA Club World Cup group matches. 

Fluminense FC Line-Up

Coach Renato Portaluppi has a huge concern coming into this game following the absence of Martinelli and Freytes. Fluminense FC will have to play defensively against a Chelsea side who will likely attack from the start to the end. Lots of emotions will be running in this game as Thiago Silva, who's the former captain.

Fluminense FC Potential Starting Lineup (3-5-2)

Fabio—Santos, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Rene—Fuentes, Hercules, Bernal, Nonato, Xavier—Cano, Arias

Out: Otavio, Martinelli (suspended), Juan Freytes (suspended)

Head coach: Renato Portaluppi

Chelsea FC: form and statistics

Last five games: WLWWW

The Blues are yet to find their rhythm in this competition, but they’ll likely play in the final, considering how smart they have been playing. After their (4-1) victory over Benfica in the round of sixteen, Chelsea defeated Palmeiras. The Blues started strong as usual, as Cole Palmer opened the scoreline against Palmeiras FC, ensuring they were ahead at the break. The game took another turn, and Queen Estavao scored against his parent club to draw level. The game opened up, and the game was heading to a stalemate until Giay scored an own goal to give Chelsea the lead. 

Chelsea haven’t really been convincing enough but they have consistently got the job done. They have picked up twelve points from a combined fifteen, scoring twelve and conceding five. 

Enzo Maresca’s men still stand a great chance of advancing to the final; however, they must do everything right to get the job done. 

Chelsea Lineup

The Blues will play this game without Delap and Colwill, and they won’t feel their absence so much due to how large their squad is. Maresca will feature Badiashile and Chalobah at the back, which must cost them some goals. 

Chelsea Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gregor Sanchez—Gusto, Badiashile, Chalobah, Cucurella—Enzo, Caicedo—Neto, Cole Palmar, Nkuku—Joao Pedro 

Out: Lavia, Forfan, Mudryk, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Delap

Head Coach: Enzo Maresca

Fluminense FC vs Chelsea FC: head to head statistics

The Brazilians will play their third European heavyweight in the space of a month, and they’ll be confident locking horns against Chelsea. The Blues, on the other end, will face off against another top team from South America, and they’ll be keen to advance to the final. 

Fluminense FC vs Chelsea FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Fewer than two goals have surfaced in five of the last seven Fluminense FC matches in all competitions. You can try out a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.97, which is available on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Six of the last eight Fluminense games have ended in fewer than ten corners. You can try out a total of under 10.5 corners for 1.90 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.
• Chelsea have scored first in five consecutive matches. You can try out Chelsea to score first for 1.52, available on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Fluminense FC are unbeaten in their previous eleven games in all competitions. You can bet on Fluminense winning either half for 3.60, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.

Fluminense FC vs Chelsea FC prediction 08 July 2025

Fluminense FC have been one of the dark horses in this competition, and they’ll be keen to maintain their decent run. Fluminense FC have exceeded their expectations, but this game will test their ability, especially without Freytes and Martinelli. 

Chelsea, on the other hand, have not really played to their potential. They were lucky to have advanced to the semifinals, and they must do everything right to shut out a solid Fluminense FC.

Fluminense FC are fearless after knocking out Inter Milan and Al Hilal and they’ll go toe to toe against Chelsea.

This is an equal game that could end either way, and the final decision might be made after the regular time. However, both teams have enough firepower to find the back of the net. 

My match prediction is a BTTS for a coefficient of 2.02 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My betting tip on this game is for Chelsea to score before the break at 1.68 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My final betting tip is a full-time draw for a coefficient of 3.89 on the Betway bookmaker. 

Good luck!