FIFA Club World Cup: Fluminense vs. Chelsea Picks — Blues to Book Spot in Final? (Jul 8)

Just four teams remain in the hunt at the new-look FIFA Club World Cup this summer. The semi-finals get underway at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, as Brazilian club Fluminense come up against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.

The latter will be the clear favorites, as the Blues look to secure a second piece of silverware in just over two months. Chelsea secured their spot in the final four with an excellent 2-1 win against Palmeiras on Friday.

Fluminense also showcased their quality in the quarterfinals after overcoming Saudi side Al-Hilal. But, the Brazilians will be without two key players for this huge clash, and that could be detrimental to their chances.

Fluminense vs. Chelsea Overview

Odds

Fluminense vs. Chelsea Head-to-Head Record

Fluminense Team News

The Brazilian side will be without two important players for this semi-final clash. Matheus Martinelli and Juan Pablo Freytes will both be suspended for the match with Chelsea. However, Thiago Silva will play against his former club.

Possible Lineup

Fabio (GK); I. Da Silva Oliveira, T. Silva, Guga, S. Xavier, F. Bernal, Nonato, T. dos Santos, G. Fuentes, J. Arias, G. Cano

Chelsea Team News

Liam Delap will be suspended for the semi-final on Wednesday. Therefore, Joao Pedro is in line to make his first start for the Blues since completing a transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); M. Gusto, L. Colwill, T. Chalobah, M. Cucurella, E. Fernandez, M. Caicedo, P. Neto, C. Palmer, N. Madueke, J. Pedro

Fluminense vs. Chelsea Picks

Maresca’s Chelsea have been very professional throughout the Club World Cup to this point.

They have already overcome a Brazilian side in the previous round, and their possession-focused style of play could be challenging for Fluminense to compete against on Tuesday. For that reason, we expect the Premier League side to book their spot in Sunday’s final.