- Fluminense have not lost in 11 matches
- Chelsea will play their third match against Brazilian teams at the 2025 Club World Cup on Tuesday
- Paris Saint-Germain have won nine of their last 10 games
Chelsea are leading the charge for Club World Cup glory from the Premier League and will come up against Fluminense in a semi-final clash on Tuesday, with the Brazilian side in excellent form.
The upcoming Wednesday match will feature a highly anticipated encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
These matches will all be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with the final also taking place at the same venue on Sunday.
Fluminense vs Chelsea (Tuesday, 8pm)
Fluminense and Chelsea will face off on Tuesday at the Club World Cup, with both teams showcasing strong performances so far in the competition. The 2023 Copa Libertadores champions, Fluminense, will square off against Chelsea after overcoming Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.
Despite a group stage loss to Flamengo, Chelsea regrouped to secure a spot in the knockout rounds, with their most recent victory being a 2-1 win against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.
Fluminense progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Al-Hilal and Inter Milan with noteworthy performances, a turnaround marked by the return of Renato Gaucho as head coach earlier this year.
While Chelsea's team is centered around young talent, Fluminense is led by veterans Thiago Silva and Fabio, providing valuable experience to the squad. Suspended players Juan Pablo Freytes and Matinelli are absent for Fluminense, but they are expected to pose a challenge to a youthful Chelsea side.
Chelsea will be without Levi Colwill and Liam Delap due to bans, and Reece James' availability remains uncertain after missing the previous match. The match on Tuesday is anticipated to be tightly contested, possibly even requiring extra time to determine the winner.
Score prediction: Fluminense 1-1 Chelsea - Chelsea to win after extra time
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid (Wednesday, 8pm)
In the second semi-final, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, the last two Champions League winners, will clash at New Jersey. PSG, who claimed their first Champions League title in May, will take on Real Madrid, the former titleholders.
PSG started the 2024-25 season slowly but under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, they developed into a formidable team, culminating in a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
Real Madrid suffered a defeat to Arsenal in the quarter-finals, prompting a managerial change from Carlo Ancelotti to Xabi Alonso. The former player turned coach has quickly made an impact by implementing tactical changes, including a shift to a back three system.
Recent signing Trent Alexander-Arnold's role as a wing-back has been pivotal under Alonso's tactics, and decisions lie ahead in the forward line, especially after Kylian Mbappe's goal against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.
Gonzalo Garcia has been a key performer for Real Madrid, but Mbappe's potential return to the starting lineup could alter the dynamics. Dean Huijsen is unavailable due to suspension, while PSG will be without Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez due to red cards in the previous match.
Ousmane Dembele, having scored his first goal of the Club World Cup off the bench, may spark an entertaining victory with a potential starting role for PSG.
Score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Real Madrid