Two wins from global glory, Chelsea meet Fluminense in Tuesday’s Club World Cup semi-final at MetLife Stadium, with a place in the final on the line. Below is the betting preview and prediction for this semifinal.
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The Blues advanced by edging Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarters, having earlier battled past Benfica in extra time. Now riding a strong run that includes a European trophy and UCL qualification, Enzo Maresca’s side are eyeing a Club World Cup final, and potentially a cup double.
5.25
Fluminense vs Chelsea
Fluminense
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Fluminense, meanwhile, stunned Al-Hilal with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Martinelli and Hercules. The Brazilians also dispatched Inter Milan and remain unbeaten in 11 games. They may not be the top team in Brazil, but their gritty, late-scoring style and the leadership of Thiago Silva have carried them this far.
It’s Premier League muscle vs South American heart in what promises to be a fiery semi-final clash.
1.67
Fluminense vs CHelsea
Chelsea
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Chelsea will be forced into a couple of changes after both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill picked up suspensions in the quarter-final win over Palmeiras. Nicolas Jackson is likely to return up front in place of Delap, while Tosin Adarabioyo could slot in for Colwill at the back. Joao Pedro made his debut last time out, but fellow new signing Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is ineligible for this match. Reece James remains a doubt after his warm-up injury, while Moises Caicedo is expected to return to the XI after serving a ban.
Fluminense also have suspension issues, with Juan Pablo Freytes and midfielder Martinelli both ruled out. Their absences could open the door for Hercules, already a hero off the bench in earlier rounds, to earn a start. Veteran skipper Thiago Silva will soldier on despite a facial injury, likely forming a backline alongside Ignacio. Up front, expect German Cano and Jhon Arias to lead the line again – the latter has been Flu’s standout attacking threat across the tournament.
3.70
Fluminense vs Chelsea
Draw
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Recent Form & Stats
Fluminense remain unbeaten in six matches (all competitions), keeping three clean sheets in the Club World Cup and conceding just three goals in five games. Veteran keeper Fábio continues to defy age with key saves, proving a reliable last line of defence. Meanwhile, Chelsea have won four of five CWC matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding just three, but enter with two suspended players and without a full-strength backline.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Chelsea to win at 1.67.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 total goals at 1.74.
Value Bet: Chelsea to win & under 2.5 total goals at 3.50.
