Blues meet Brazilians: This Tuesday, Chelsea and Fluminense go toe-to-toe in the semifinals of the Club World Cup. This clash between the English Premier League side and the Brazilian Libertadores champions adds extra intrigue to a match fever as this marks their first-ever head-to-head encounter on such a stage.
According to Yahoo Sports, Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 1-2; meanwhile, Fluminense won 2-1 against Al Hilal in their last fixture.
How the Two Teams Advance to the Semi-Final?
Fluminense and Chelsea have overcome fighting with strong opponents to reach this highly anticipated Semi-Final match of the Club World Cup.
Fluminense vs. Chelsea
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Chelsea’s Journey:
How did the Blues earn the golden ticket for the tournament? Well, Chelsea is the Premier League runners-up, hence, awarded a grand entry in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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In the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, Chelsea viciously defeated MLS side Los Angeles FC 2-0. Then in the round of 16, Chelsea beat Benfica 4-0 on 38th June and made their way to the quarter-finals.
On July 4, the Blues won over Palmeiras 2-1 and ultimately reached the semi-finals.
Fluminense’s Journey:
Talking about this Brazilian beast, Fluminense entered the tournaments carrying the pride of South America, and the Brazilian FC entered the Club World Cup, winning the Copa Libertadores.
Fluminense defeated Inter Milan 2-0 on 30th June, to advance to the Quarter-finals. Further, they won against Al-Hilal 2-1, and now they are in the Semi-finals. Overall, Fluminense is unbeaten across 11 matches.
[Lineup] Chelsea vs Fluminense: Predicted Lineups
| Chelsea | Fluminense |
| Robert Sanchez | Fabio |
| Malo Gusto | Thiago Silva |
| Trevoh Chalobah | Juan Freytes |
| Levi Colwill | Samuel Xavier |
| Marc Cucurella | Nonato |
| Andrey Santos | Facundo Bernal |
| Cole Palmer | Martinelli |
| Enzo Fernandez | Gabriel Fuentes |
| Pedro Neto | German Cano |
| Liam Delap | Jhon Arias |
| Christopher Nkunku | Ignacio |
[Outlook] Fluminense vs Chelsea: Match Predictions
Fluminense has five consecutive wins and one loss in the last six matches away from home. The Brazilian team has only one loss in the last 12 games. Currently, Fluminense is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins.
Chelsea, on the other side, has only one home loss in the last 15 matches, with one draw in the last 13. Overall, the Blues had 8 consecutive matches with one loss and currently have a record of 3 unbeaten games and 3 straight wins.
Analyzing both teams: Fluminese and Chelsea game play, a draw 1-1 is commonly predicted, with many expecting extra time, as reported by Football Whispers. Further, 2.1 Chelsea victory is expected after extra time.
Not to forget the Brazilian club is a long-shot underdog who has a great potential for a draw and, moreover, an upset via penalties.
Chelsea vs Fluminese Odds
- Chelsea +280
- Fluminese +1400
A tight scoreline like 2-0 or 2-1 in favor of Chelsea.
[Revealed] When and Where to Watch Chelsea vs Fluminense?
The most awaited semi-final, Chelsea vs Fluminense, has created a buzz around the world. It’s the very first time the two legendary teams are facing each other.
As per the reports, this highly anticipated match will be held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on 8th July at 3 pm.
Amit Mishra’s Take
No doubt, this Chelsea vs Fluminense match is going to be neck and neck. The main thing is that the two have never faced each other to date, and secondly, both are strong contenders. I wish both teams luck.
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