FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo vs. ES Tunis Picks — Brazilians to Dominate Group D Opener (Jun 16)
Brazilian club Flamengo could be one of the dark horse picks to win the FIFA Club World Cup this summer....

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Last updated Jun 11, 4:41am ET
Brazilian club Flamengo could be one of the dark horse picks to win the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. They will get their campaign underway at Lincoln Financial Field against ES Tunis on Monday night.
Flamengo’s previous best showing at the Club World Cup came in 2019 when they were beaten in the final by Real Madrid. ES Tunis will be the outsider in the betting, but could the Tunisian champions upset the odds?
Flamengo vs. ES Tunis Overview
Stat | Information |
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Date & Time | Monday, June 16, 2025 @ 8:00 PM ET |
Where | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
How to Watch | DAZN |
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
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Flamengo | -328 |
Draw | +440 |
ES Tunis | +890 |
Flamengo vs. ES Tunis Head-to-Head Record
Total | Flamengo | ES Tunis | Draws | |
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Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA Club World Cup Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This Group D matchday one clash marks the first time that Flamengo and ES Tunis have locked horns in a competitive fixture.
Key Stats
- Flamengo have won each of their last three fixtures, and confidence will be high after already winning the Supercopa do Brasil in 2025.
- ES Tunis completed a league and cup double in 2024-25, and they are four-time winners of the CAF Champions League.
Flamengo Team News
Former Arsenal star Jorginho will be a familiar face for fans of the EPL. However, the Brazilian club will be without the injured duo of Gonzalo Plata and Nicolas de la Cruz.
Possible Lineup
A. Rossi (GK); G. Varela, L. Ortiz, Danilo, A. Sandro, Gerson, Jorginho, L. Araujo, G. De Arrascaeta, Everton, B. Henrique
ES Tunis Team News
Yassine Meriah is an important player for the Tunisian side in the heart of the defense. Meanwhile, Youcef Belaili is their danger man in the final third after scoring 18 in 34 appearances.
Possible Lineup
S. Ben Said (GK); M. Benali, M. Tougai, Y. Meriah, M. Amine, K. Guenichi, C. Jbeli, O. Ogbelu, Y. Sasse, Y. Belaili, A. Jabiri
Flamengo vs. ES Tunis Picks
All the trends point to this being a mismatch at the Club World Cup. Flamengo could be one of the outstanding chances to win the competition this summer, as they boast excellent quality across the field, and also come into the tournament match-fit after recent domestic outings in Brazil.
Therefore, we could see Flamengo recording a big win to kick off their campaign.
Pick
Flamengo (-328)
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