Fluminense vs. Chelsea Picks & Prediction (7/8): Club World Cup Semifinals

The FIFA Club World Cup has reached its final four teams and the semifinals are set to begin today. Thiago Silva faces his old club, as Fluminense take on Cole Palmer and Chelsea. One of them looks to punch their ticket to the Cup Final on Sunday, while the other gets sent home.

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Fluminense vs. Chelsea Club World Cup Betting Odds

After winning just once in their group, Fluminense beat Inter Milan and Al-Hilal in bracket play. They've conceded just three goals across five matches in this tournament, as Silva leads a very solid back line. This team currently sits sixth on the Brazilian Serie A table, but they are certainly looking forward to bringing some hardware back home.

But they must get by a European team that is definitely on the rise.

Chelsea are gearing up for another EPL season, as well as the UEFA Champions League. Despite finishing second in their group, Chelsea have won four of their five tournament matches, including three of those in 90 minutes. The Blues have scored nine goals in their last three matches, allowing just two to their opponents.

Will they find another win and punch their ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup Final on Sunday?

Matchup Information – Fluminense vs. Chelsea – July 8

• Venue & Location: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
• Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
• Kick Off: 3:00 p.m. Eastern
• Broadcast: TNT/truTV/DAZN

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Moneyline

• Fluminense +502
• Draw +288
• Chelsea -157

To Advance

• Fluminense +255
• Chelsea -325

Total

• Over 2.5 (+110)
• Under 2.5 (-135)

These defenses have been two of the best in this entire tournament, and I don't see that stopping today. Thiago Silva patrols the backline for Fluminense, something he did for Chelsea for years. He should have his squad in tip-top shape, ready to show they can compete with anyone.

While Fluminense have only played Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan as far as "top competition" goes this tournament, they didn't concede a goal to either. Defense will be the reason Fluminense finds a way to pull off this win.

Fluminense vs. Chelsea Club World Cup Picks

Best Bet: Under 2.5 (-135) BetOnline

I have no problem paying some juice here, and keep in mind, our bet is settled after 90 minutes. You can get under 2.25 for (-102) if you don't want to pay that much juice, but you risk winning and pushing if the match ends at two.

Anyways, defense will be the name of this game. Chelsea have been scoring at will recently, but this will be one of the best back lines they've seen all competition, if not the best. The Brazilian side will play conservative, stay strong in the back, and brace for the Blues' attack.

Ultimately, I don't see Chelsea having the juice to get past this side easily in regulation time. Fluminense or draw double chance is very tempting at +125, but I could see the European side finding a winner late in this match, making me stick with the under.

Neither team should net two goals, cashing our bet regardless.

Prediction: Chelsea Wins 1-0 (+550)

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