Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis prediction, odds & betting tips – 17/06/2025

Former Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo draw swords with African giants Esperance de Tunis in the first round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup games at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday, 17 June.Read our FIFA Club World Cup predictions after viewing our Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis preview.

Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis prediction: Low-scoring affair on the cards

Key Stats

• Flamengo have lost just once in 10 games across all competitions (W7, D2).
• Rubro-Negro have registered three straight clean sheets before coming into this clash.
• Esperance are unbeaten in 11 fixtures since losing to Mamelodi Sundowns in April.
• The Tunisians powerhouses have conceded just twice in those unbeaten games.

Correct score prediction: Flamengo 1-0 Esperance de Tunis

As one of Brazilian football’s torchbearers, Filipe Luis will arrive with his Flamengo army in Philadelphia with a point to prove. Following an impressive start to their Brasilieiro Serie A campaign, they carry the tag of being serious contenders for the coveted trophy outside of Europe.In contrast, Esperance do not possess ample experience of playing on the international stage like their rivals, although their impressive form of late suggests that the Brazilians could be in for a difficult evening where a hard-fought result is the only real outcome.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo the clear favourites

• HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 77%
• DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
• AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

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Flamengo are on an impressive eight-match unbeaten run, winning five of their last seven games without conceding a single goal. The Rio de Janeiro natives have a strong backing to come out victorious in this matchup, with bookmakers favouring them with 3/10 (1.30) odds, suggesting a 77% win probability.For Esperance, the stakes are higher as they make their first Club World Cup appearance since 2019 The four-time African champions are drawn at odds of 8/1 (9.00). This indicates a mere 11.1% chance to emerge triumphant in their tournament opener.You can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: First meeting

This will be the first-ever encounter between Brazilian and Tunisian clubs.

Flamengo preview: Can they get off to a winning start?

Following a successful transfer window, Felipe Luis is expected to field his squad without the likes of Gonzalo Plata and Nicolas de la Cruz, although the situation may change for the former.Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Varela, Ortiz, Danilo, Sandro, Gerson, Pulgar, De Arrascaeta, Araujo, Everton & Pedro

Esperance preview: Can they keep the Brazilians at bay?

Having conceded just two goals in 11 games, Esperance have the quality in defence to keep Flamengo at bay. Maher Kanzari heads to Philadelphia with a near-perfect squad.Predicted lineup: Said (GK), Ali, Hamida, Guenichi, Djabri, Jebali, Elassi, Ogbelu, Yougai, Sasse & Belaili

Player to watch: Giorgian de Arrascaeta

Uruguay international Arrascaeta is one of Flamengo’s most lethal players in attack, with the playmaker coming into this encounter in rich form. The 31-year-old has 12 goals and six assists in 26 appearances for Flamengo this season.He also recently netted an absolute belter in Uruguay's 2-0 victory over Venezuela in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, smashing home his country's second from 25 yards out.