Flamengo vs ES Tunis – Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips, Key Players to Watch, and More

ES Tunis’ pragmatic style against Flamengo and the heat in Philadelphia could lead to a tighter affair here.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a Group D clash between Brazilian giants Flamengo and Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis on Monday in Philadelphia. This is the first competitive meeting between these two clubs and a rare South America vs Africa matchup at this level.

Flamengo are making their third Club World Cup appearance. Back in top form and currently leading the Brazilian league, expectations are high for a deep run this time. For ES Tunis, it’s a fourth appearance in the tournament. Despite winning four CAF Champions League titles, they’ve never progressed past the quarter-finals and will be keen to turn their fortunes around. However, coming into this game as underdogs, they’ll need something special to upset Flamengo.

𝙏𝙤 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮 ✈️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/EprawIxIbW
— Espérance Sportive De Tunis (@ESTunis1919) June 15, 2025

Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Favorites for Flamengo vs ES Tunis

Odds via – BetMGM

Player	Team	Anytime Goalscorer Odds	First Goalscorer Odds
Pedro	Flamengo	-115	+275
Giorgian de Arrascaeta	Flamengo	+150	+425
Bruno Henrique	Flamengo	+155	+450
Juninho Vieira	Flamengo	+165	+475
Michael	Flamengo	+190	+550
Luiz Araújo	Flamengo	+225	+625
Youcef Belaïli	ES Tunis	+450	+1200
Yassine Meriah	ES Tunis	+1100	+2500
Chihab Jebali	ES Tunis	+725	+1800

Flamengo’s attacking trio of Pedro, Arrascaeta, and Bruno Henrique lead the betting boards and with good reason. Arrascaeta has been in sensational form this season, scoring 13 goals in just nine appearances. For Tunis, Youcef Belaïli, with over 30 direct goal contributions last season, remains their biggest threat.

Betting Value Picks: Underdog Goalscorers to Consider

Odds via – BetMGM

Player	Team	Anytime Goalscorer Odds	First Goalscorer Odds
Gerson	Flamengo	+400	+1050
Ayrton Lucas	Flamengo	+575	+1450
Mokwana	ES Tunis	+600	+1500
Erick Pulgar	Flamengo	+675	+1700
Achref Jabri	ES Tunis	+450	+1150

Mokwana and Jabri offer tempting underdog value for ES Tunis, while Gerson’s long-range ability and Pulgar’s set-piece duties make them good picks for Flamengo.

Total Goals Odds for Flamengo vs ES Tunis

Odds via – BetMGM

Goals Market	Over	Under
Over/Under 0.5	-2500	+950
Over/Under 1.5	-400	+260
Over/Under 2.5	-135	-110
Over/Under 3.5	+188	-275
Over/Under 4.5	+425	-750
Over/Under 5.5	+950	-2500

Given Flamengo’s attacking firepower, there’s always the chance of goals. But ES Tunis’ pragmatic style and the heat in Philadelphia could lead to a tighter affair. Recent low-scoring matches such as Inter Miami vs Al Ahly (0-0) and Palmeiras vs FC Porto (0-0) serve a vital reminder that how closely contested and tactical some group-stage games can be.

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Abhinav Goel

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