Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction and odds ahead of Club World Cup clash

Chelsea have been in top-notch form in the Club World Cup, boasting four wins out of five matches. Their journey to the semi-finals saw them overpower Benfica and Palmeiras, with an aggregate scoreline showcasing a remarkable 6–2.

Despite their praiseworthy performance, some critics argue that Chelsea's path has been somewhat eased. They highlight that the team managed to avoid heavyweights like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich due to their second-place finish in Group D.

Nonetheless, Maresca's troops are on the verge of creating history. They're on a quest to become the first English club to hoist the Club World Cup trophy more than once - quite an achievement considering this is only their third appearance in the tournament.

In their previous encounters with Brazilian teams, Chelsea have had a mixed bag of results - two wins and two losses, including a 3–1 defeat against Flamengo during the group stage.

Fluminense, conversely, is no newcomer to English competition. They've faced an English opponent once before - a harsh 4–0 defeat against Manchester City in the 2023/24 Club World Cup final.

However, considering their current form, a repeat of that devastating loss seems unlikely. The Brazilian side is currently on a five-match unbeaten run, with three clean sheets and an impressive 2–0 victory against Inter Milan in the round of 16.

This match also promises to be an emotional return for Chelsea's former stalwart, Thiago Silva, who is set to face his old club for the first time since his move back to Fluminense.

Fluminense vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Chelsea to win and both teams to score - 3/1

Over 2.5 goals - 11/10

Joao Pedro to score/assist anytime - 11/10

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