Fluminense vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

Fluminense are all ready to battle Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. Both teams are battling to be named the world’s best. The match between them is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium.

The Brazilian giants Fluminense have been in great touch in the mega tournament. The Tricolor are unbeaten. They will be looking forward to taking down Chelsea to secure a spot in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Fluminense have a capable squad. They are coming in after defeating Inter Milan and Al Hilal in the knockout stages of the tournament. Despite their form, the pressure will be on and it will not be an easy game for them.

Chelsea are coming in after securing a win against Palmeiras in their quarter-final game of the mega event. It was a close fixture between the two teams, but the Blues emerged victorious in the end.

The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy one for the English Premier League club as the Tricolor are looking in good form. The Blues will have to keep pressure on from the start if they want to gain the upper hand in the end. The Enzo Maresca-led side will have to step up their game here.

Kick-off:

• Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
• Stadium: MetLife Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, July 9
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST (Tuesday, July 8: 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT)
• Referee: François Letexier
• VAR: In use

The final four… pic.twitter.com/QtNU2IKnv9

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 6, 2025

Form:

Fluminense: D-W-D-W-W

Chelsea: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Hercules (Fluminense)

The 24-year-old midfielder has scored two goals in the last two games for Fluminense in the mega competition. On both occasions, Hercules stepped up to help his side win the match.

He scored an important match-winning goal in both of their last knockout games. Hercules is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield as well as in the attacking front.

O #GuerreiroDaRodada é o decisivo 𝑯𝒆́𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔! 🇭🇺#FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/OPlEe8KXSv

— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) July 5, 2025

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer will have a crucial role to play. He engraved his name on the scoring sheet once again for the Blues. The team that will dominate the midfield is likely to come out on top and Palmer can be the individual to make a difference.

The English midfielder will have a great impact in the final third. He can create plays for his fellow teammates in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• This will be the first time that Chelsea and Fluminense are going to face each other.
• Chelsea are the one-time FIFA Club World Cup winner.
• Fluminense are unbeaten in their last 11 fixtures.

Fluminense vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fluminense to win @23/5 10bet
• Hercules to score
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 BETFRED

Injury and Team News

Fluminense are ready with all of their players fit to be in action.

Benoit Badiashile is injured, hence will not be in action for the Blues. Chelsea might also miss out on the services of Reece James due to physical discomfort.

Head to Head

Total matches: 0

Fluminense won: 0

Chelsea won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Fluminense predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Fabio (GK); Ignácio, Silva, Freytes; Xavier, Martinelli, Bernal, Hercules, Fuentes; Arias, Cano

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Santos, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Delap

Match Prediction

These teams from across the different continents are going to battle hard. Fluminense are likely to defeat Chelsea in the semifinal game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Prediction: Fluminense 2-1 Chelsea

Telecast Details

Fans from all over the world can watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game’s free live streaming on the DAZN app and website.

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