Matthew O'Regan previews the Palmeiras vs Chelsea game and provides two bet builders at 15/2 and 225/1.
02:00 Saturday
Saturday Night sees Brazilian side Palmeiras face Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia in a crunch Club World Cup quarter-final clash.
Abel Ferreira’s side topped a group containing Al Ahly, Inter Miami and Porto, before edging past fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in an intense last 16 clash.
Despite beating LAFC and Esperance De Tunis, Chelsea finished second in their group after losing 3-1 to Flamengo. Extra time was required to beat Benfica 4-1 in the previous round.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips
Bet 1: Liam Delap Over 1+ Shots On Target, Reece James 1+Shots, Facundo Torres 1+ fouls & Cole Palmer 1+ tackles – 15/2 – Bet365
Bet 2: Liam Delap 2+ Shots On Target, Reece James 2+ Shots, Facundo Torres 2+ Fouls & Cole Palmer 2+ Tackles – 225/1 Bet365
Nicolas Jackson was sent off four minutes after coming on as a substitute against Flamengo, meaning Liam Delap started against Esperance De Tunis and Benfica in the absence of the Senegal striker. The 22-year-old is expected to start again and will be eager to impress after disappointing against Benfica. Against the Portuguese side he failed to register a shot on target but had two and scored against Tunis, while also having one against Flamengo. With Jackson likely to come on for Delap, we have the security of ‘sub on play on. Jackson is averaging 1.47 shots on target per 90 this season.
Reece James has been strung with injury issues over the years but finally looks back to his best this tournament. The Cobham graduate is captaining the side, scoring from a free kick against Benfica. James should remain on free kicks, making him an attractive bet to register at least one shot. He is averaging 1.20 shots over the last 30 games, having a shot in two of his three Club World Cup appearances so far.
Facundo Torres was on the bench against Botafogo but is expected to regain his place for the game against Chelsea. The Uruguayan winger is more renowned for his attacking flair but has not been afraid to get stuck in so far this summer. Torres has made a foul in both his starts so far, as well as off the bench in the Last 16.
Cole Palmer is another player more known for his attacking output but is also not afraid to help defensively. Chelsea’s talisman is averaging 1.20 tackles per 90 over the last 30 games, making three tackles in three appearances in the Club World Cup. Palmeiras oppositions are averaging 16.93 tackles per 90, so Palmer is well versed to make another tackle.
