Fluminense will take on Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Tuesday, 8 July, with both teams looking to make it to the first-ever final of the event.
The Brazilian side have become the tournament's dark horses over the past three weeks, and they are now the final non-European side remaining.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are also unlikely semi-finalists. The Blues only finished fourth in the Premier League last season, but they are now on the verge of making the final.
Ahead of kick-off at the MetLife Stadium, check out our Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction below.
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Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction: Extra time is on the cards
Key stats
- Fluminense have only conceded more than one goal in one of the five matches they have played at the Club World Cup.
- Chelsea's only defeat at the 2025 Club World Cup came against a Brazilian side.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in two of Fluminense's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Fluminense 1-1 Chelsea
Chelsea needed extra time to overcome Benfica in the Round of 16, and we are expecting the same to happen here, as Fluminense are a tough nut to crack. The Brazilian side were also on their way to a 1-1 draw in the previous round until Hercules netted a winner in the second half.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea start as favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Fluminense vs Chelsea odds indicate that fans of the English club should start looking forward to the final at the weekend. Ladbrokes have given the Blues a 60% chance of winning the match inside 90 minutes, while Fluminense have been given just a 20% chance of victory.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for more tips over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
The match on Tuesday night marks the first time that Chelsea and Fluminense have ever played against each other. Chelsea have only ever played four competitive matches against Brazilian sides before, winning two and losing two. Fluminense have only ever played one match against an English side before, which ended in defeat to Manchester City in December 2023.
Fluminense preview: Legendary centre back to face his former club
Tuesday night will be a particularly special occasion for centre back, Thiago Silva, who will line up against his former club. The 40-year-old has a nose injury, but he won't let that stop him from taking to the field at the MetLife Stadium. Two players who have no choice but to miss the match are Juan Pablo Freytes and Martinelli, as the pair are suspended.
Predicted lineup: Fabio (GK), Ignacio, Silva, Fuentes, Xavier, Bernal, Nonato, Hercules, Rene, Cano, Arias
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Atletico Mineiro
3
Fluminense
2
Copa Sudamericana 09/05/25
L
San Jose de Oruro
1
Fluminense
0
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Sport Recife
1
Fluminense
2
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Aparecidense
0
Fluminense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Botafogo
2
Fluminense
0
Chelsea preview: Suspensions of their own
Chelsea are also dealing with a pair of suspensions, with Liam Delap and Levi Colwill both set to miss out on Tuesday due to picking up too many yellow cards at the tournament. New signing, Joao Pedro, could come into the starting XI after making his debut off the bench against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, Pedro
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
Newcastle
2
Chelsea
0
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
W
Djurgarden
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
W
Liverpool
1
Chelsea
3
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Djurgarden
1
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Everton
0
Chelsea
1
Player to watch: Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro came off the bench against Palmeiras last time out and the Brazillian is expected to play from the start tonight. The former Brighton man will be competing with Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson for a starting spot in the Chelsea XI next season, so making a quick start to his career with the Blues could be pivotal, especially with Delap unavailable.