20:00 Tuesday

The first of the Club World Cup semi-finals takes place tonight with Fluminense facing English giants Chelsea at the MetLife Stadium.

Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction

  • Chelsea have won four of their five matches at the Club World Cup so far.
  • They beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarter-finals with goals from Cole Palmer and a Giay own goal, and overcame Benfica in the last 16 after extra time despite a weather delay.
  • Their only defeat came in the group stage against Flamengo (3-1).
  • So far, the Blues have benefited from a favourable draw, avoiding other European giants.
  • Fluminense defeated Al-Hilal 2-1 in the quarter-finals with goals from Martinelli and substitute Hércules.
  • Hércules has now scored in consecutive knockout matches, including the win over Inter Milan.
  • They advanced from the group as runners-up, with one win and two goalless draws, and are on an 11-match unbeaten run, with five clean sheets in their last seven.
  • They’ve been strong second-half performers — four of their eight goals in the tournament have come after the 70th minute — and have conceded just one second-half goal.

Score Prediction: Fluminense 1-2 Chelsea

 

Fluminense vs Chelsea Lineups

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Fluminense Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea:

Fábio, Samuel Santos, Thiago Silva, Ignacio, Sebastian Fuentes, Hércules, Bernal, Xavier, Nonato, Germán Cano, Jhon Arias

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Fluminense:

Djordje Petrovic Sánchez, Marc Cucurella, Benoît Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, João Pedro

Fluminense vs Chelsea Team News

Fluminense:

  • Juan Pablo Freytes and Martinelli are suspended.
  • Hércules is expected to start in midfield after scoring off the bench in the last two matches.
  • Thiago Silva is expected to play through a nose injury against his former club.
  • Jhon Arias remains a key threat, leading the team in shots, chances created, and dribbles.

Chelsea:

  • Liam Delap and Levi Colwill are suspended after yellow cards in the quarter-final.
  • João Pedro is expected to start again up front, with Nicolas Jackson not included despite being available.
  • Reece James and Roméo Lavia are injury doubts.
  • Moisés Caicedo returns from suspension and is expected to start.
  • Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is ineligible for the tournament.

 

 

Fluminense vs Chelsea Odds

Result Best Odds
Fluminense 23/5
Draw 14/5
Chelsea 7/10

 

Fluminense vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Fluminense vs Chelsea features João Pedro anytime goalscorer, Cole Palmer 1+ assist & Jhon Arias 1+ shot on target.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 27/5 with BetMGM.

João Pedro – Anytime Goalscorer

  • Pedro made his debut in the quarter-final and is expected to lead the line again.
  • He had two shots in just 37 minutes of football.
  • He’s a composed finisher, scoring 16 goals last season with Brighton, and will be eager to make his mark in a high-stakes semi-final.

Jhon Arias – 1+ Shot on Target

  • Arias has been Fluminense’s most consistent attacking outlet.
  • He’s had at least one shot on target in three of his last five matches in the CWC and will test Chelsea’s defence from wide areas.
  • His shot count in this tournament reads: 4,2,3,3,1.
  • He hit the target twice against Inter Milan.