Palmer and Arrascaeta Set to Shine in Chelsea vs. Flamengo Showdown
Chelsea, fresh off their Europa Conference League triumph, face Brazilian giants Flamengo in a crucial Group D encounter at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over LAFC showcased their clinical edge, with Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scoring, while debutant Liam Delap impressed with an assist.
Maresca’s squad, bolstered by a fully fit roster including Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, and Reece James, blends youth and experience, making them a formidable force of goal scorers. Flamengo will have a storm to survive if Chelsea is allowed to get in their groove as both the clubs aim for a spot in the knockout stages.
Odds via BetMGM
Based on the latest BetMGM odds for the Chelsea vs. Flamengo match, here is a table featuring the First Goal Scorer Odds and To Score Odds:
| Player | Team | First Goal Scorer Odds | To Score Odds |
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea | +410 | +180 |
| Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Flamengo | +700 | +330 |
| Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea | +460 | +215 |
| Luis Araujo | Flamengo | +900 | +430 |
| Pedro Neto | Chelsea | +480 | +235 |
| Bruno Henrique | Flamengo | +900 | +410 |
| Christopher Nkunku | Chelsea | +340 | +700 |
Set for June 20, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, this match promises fireworks as both teams aim to secure a spot in the Round of 16. The match is expected to be a goal-fest, given the attacking talent on display. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Flamengo’s Giorgian de Arrascaeta are among the stars poised to light up the scoreboard.
Chelsea’s summer signing Liam Delap could be a wildcard in this matchup. The 22-year-old striker made an immediate impact off the bench in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over LAFC, providing an assist for Enzo Fernandez’s goal. Having completed a prolific season, Delap will search for his first goal for the Blues.
Chelsea enter as favourites against Flamengo in this Group D showdown, with their attacking depth and tactical discipline under Maresca giving them an edge. Here are the Total Goals Over/Under odds for the Chelsea vs Flamengo game (via ~ betMGM):
Bettors on BetMGM should keep an eye on underdog Liam Delap and the Over 2.5 goals market for value, while fans can expect a tactical chess match between Maresca’s discipline and Flamengo.
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