The updated FIFA Club World Cup is coming to an end on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain aiming to add another trophy to their recent European success.
PSG have defeated two top European teams to reach the final, while Chelsea have made their way past several Americas-based teams, including their latest victory over Fluminense.
Team news
Chelsea's Liam Delap is back from suspension, and Reece James may start after coming off the bench in the semi-final. However, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are likely to miss out due to injuries.
PSG will be without Lucas Hernandez and Willian Pacho, who were both red-carded in the quarter-final win over Bayern Munich. The favorites have no new injury concerns.
The stats
During the knockout stages of the Club World Cup, Chelsea have averaged 1.24 expected goals per 90 minutes.
PSG have only allowed 10 shots on target in their three knockout matches.
In their last 11 games, PSG have won 10 matches and conceded only four goals.
The French team has conceded a total of four goals in their last 11 games.
Prediction
After convincingly beating Real Madrid in the semi-final with a 4-0 win, PSG, the Champions League winners, have shown their strength in the Club World Cup. They are likely to continue their impressive form against Chelsea in the final on Sunday.
PSG, who eliminated Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, have won 10 of their last 11 competitive matches and have kept a clean sheet in their last seven wins.
Having allowed only 15 shots on target and 3.42 expected goals in their six Club World Cup matches, PSG are expected to put up a solid defensive performance in the final.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have faced an easier path to the final but struggled against Benfica in the last 16, needing extra time to secure a win. They have not been very sharp in front of the goal.
Aside from their extra-time performance against Benfica, Chelsea have produced only 3.72 expected goals in regular time across their three knockout matches. PSG, who have already shut out top teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid, are expected to pose a tough defensive challenge for them.