Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Neither of the two teams has ever won the FIFA CWC title.
Fluminense FC are ready to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in the upcoming group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup edition. The interesting contest between the two teams is all set to be played at the MetLife Stadium.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Fluminense have had an average season. They will now be looking to step up as the stakes will be on the higher side in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture against Dortmund. Fluminense are in good form at the moment and will be keen on continuing it on the world stage.
The Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are ready to start the hunt for a title here. They started their 2024-25 campaign on a poor note but picked up form as it came to a close. BVB did not win any silverware this season, but they now have an opportunity to do that.
Kick-off:
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, June 17
- Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 17:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
- Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev
- VAR: In use
Form:
Fluminense: D-W-W-W-W
Borussia Dortmund: W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Kevin Serna (Fluminense)
The 27-year-old Colombian forward will be looking to step up here. Although he has not been in his best form at the moment, Kevin Serna is coming in after scoring an important goal for Fluminense in his last Brazilian Serie A game against Internacional. He will be looking to step up here in the high-stakes fixture.
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Serhou Guirassy came up with top performances this season and was also the top goal scorer for Borussia Dortmund across all competitions. In his last five games for BVB, Guirassy scored six goals, which helped his side win matches. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence and will be keen to perform for his side.
Match Facts
- Fluminense are on a six-match undefeated run.
- Borussia Dortmund are on a five-match winning streak.
- This will be the second all-time meeting between these sides.
Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds
- Dortmund to win @57/100 10 bet
- Serhou Guirassy to score @7/2 Skybet
- Goals over 3.5 @37/20 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Fluminense will be without the services of Yeferson Soteldo and Otavio as they are injured. They might also miss out on Keno, Facundo Bernal and Agustin Canobbio due to a lack of fitness.
Nico Schlotterbeck, Soumaila Coulibaly, Salih Ozcan and Emre Can are injured, keeping them out of action for Borussia Dortmund.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 1
Fluminense won: 0
Borussia Dortmund won: 0
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Fluminense predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Fabio (GK); Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Nonato, Santos, Martinelli; Arias, Everaldo, Serna
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Match Prediction
Both teams are ready to produce an interesting contest against one another. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top as the better team against Fluminense in their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture from Group F.
Prediction: Fluminense 1-3 Borussia Dortmund
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
UK: DAZN & Channel 5
US: DAZN, TNT Sports, TelevisaUnivision
Nigeria: DAZN, StarTimes Sports
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.
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