ES Tunis vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The Blues will meet ES Tunis for the first time.
Esperance Sportive de Tunis are ready to lock horns with Chelsea in their last group stage fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The interesting contest between the two sides will take place at the Lincoln Financial Field.
ES Tunis secured their first win of the mega competition last match. They are coming in after securing a close win against MLS side Los Angeles FC. It was a decent effort by Esperance Sportive de Tunis in which they used their chance pretty well to secure the winning goal.
They still have a chance of making it to the next stage of the tournament.
The English Premier League side Chelsea faced a thrashing defeat in their previous FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture against Flamengo. Enzo Maresca’s team secured a win in their opening game of the tournament, but they faced a setback in the second game. The Blues now have to win their upcoming game against ES Tunis.
Kick-off:
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
- Date: Wednesday, June 25
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 IST/ 01:00 GMT [Tuesday, June 24: 21:00 GMT/ 18:00 PT]
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
ES Tunis: W-W-D-L-W
Chelsea: W-W-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Youcef Belaili (ES Tunis)
Youcef Belaili is the only goal scorer for Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. He scored the match-winning goal against LAFC and led his side to a win. The 33-year-old midfielder will be looking to step up and help his side control the midfield.
The team dominating the midfield might come out on top.
Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
The young Portuguese winger has scored two goals in two Club World Cup games. Pedro Neto is in decent form and will be looking to step up here. He scored a goal in his last game, but it was not enough.
With the help of his fellow teammates, Neto can help his side prevail in the final third.
Match Facts
- Chelsea have won four of their last five matches.
- ES Tunis have won three of their last five fixtures.
- This will be the first ever meeting between ES Tunis and Chelsea.
ES Tunis vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds
- Chelsea to win @1/3 bet365
- Liam Delap to score @9/2 bet365
- Goals under 3.5 @9/20 10bet
Injury and Team News
All of the selected squad members for both teams are fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 0
ES Tunis won: 0
Chelsea won: 0
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
ES Tunis predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)
Ben Saïd (GK); Ben Ali, Meriah, Tougai, Ben Hamida; Mokwana, Ogbelu, Guenichi, Konaté; Belaïli; Rodrigues
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Sanchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Palmer, Fernández; Madueke, Delap, Neto
Match Prediction
It is going to be an interesting fixture as they will be fighting for a spot in the round of 16 of the tournament. Chelsea are likely to come out on top against ES Tunis in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 edition.
Prediction: ES Tunis 1-2 Chelsea
Telecast Details
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