Flamengo vs Chelsea Preview, Odds and Predictions – 20/06/2025

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Flamengo vs Chelsea Match Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions

Chelsea take on Flamengo in a blockbuster Group D clash at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday. Both sides got off to winning starts in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Chelsea beating LAFC and Flamengo easing past Esperance de Tunis. With a place in the knockout stages on the line, this encounter will be crucial in deciding which team tops the group.

Chelsea and Flamengo will both be aiming to maintain their perfect starts and book their spot in the Round of 16 with a game to spare. Expect a hard-fought battle between the English giants and Brazil’s in-form side. Check out the preview and betting odds for Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup clash below.

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Flamengo vs Chelsea Preview

Managed by former Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis, Flamengo are one of the most in-form teams in the competition. The Brazilian giants have won 32 of their 46 matches under Luis since his appointment in September 2024 and currently sit top of the 2025 Brasileiro table with 7 wins from 11 games.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are also in strong form. Enzo Maresca’s men lifted the UEFA Conference League title by thrashing Real Betis 4-1 in the final, just days after clinching Champions League qualification.

Flamengo

Flamengo made a solid start to their Club World Cup campaign, comfortably dispatching Esperance de Tunis 2-0 in their opener. Goals from Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo sealed the win. With their full focus on the global stage, Flamengo will now test themselves against Chelsea, in what will be their toughest challenge so far under Filipe Luis.

Chelsea

The Blues entered the tournament full of confidence after ending their 2024-25 campaign with silverware and a top-four Premier League finish. They started the tournament with a commanding 2-0 win over LAFC in their Club World Cup opener, with Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez getting on the scoresheet. Chelsea have now won nine of their last ten competitive matches. With momentum on their side and quality players across the pitch, the West Londoners will be aiming to win their second Club World Cup title after their 2021 triumph.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Over/ Under Predictions

Total Goals Under 2.5 @ -130 as per FanDuel:

A low-scoring affair could be on the cards when Chelsea and Flamengo face off. Flamengo’s recent strong form has been based on defensive solidity, with the Brazilian side keeping seven clean sheets in their last eight outings. Chelsea, too, have leaned on a compact defensive setup under Enzo Maresca.

Just one of Chelsea’s last six matches has seen both teams score, while five of those six have ended with Under 2.5 total goals. Given both teams’ defensive discipline and tendency to keep things tight, this clash has all the makings of a cagey, low-scoring contest.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Player Picks

Liam Delap to score anytime @ +150 as per BetMGM:

Chelsea’s summer signing Liam Delap made an immediate impact off the bench in their Club World Cup opener, providing the assist for Enzo Fernandez’s goal. The 22-year-old, who scored 12 times and assisted twice in 37 league games last season, also impressed with two solo runs that created great chances. Now pushing for his first start in a Chelsea shirt, Delap has the tools to trouble Flamengo’s defence with his direct style and sharp movement. If handed a full game on Friday, he’s a strong candidate to open his goal account for the Blues.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta to score anytime @ +310 as per BetMGM:

Uruguayan star Giorgian de Arrascaeta opened the scoring in Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Esperance and he now boasts 13 goals and 6 assists in 27 appearances this season. Arrascaeta has now scored four times in his last six games for club and country. His ability to drift into dangerous areas behind the forwards makes him a constant threat. At +310, he represents excellent value to strike again in this clash.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Predictions

Both Flamengo and Chelsea will be fighting tooth and nail to take firm control of the group. With knockout qualification on the line, we can expect a tightly balanced tactical contest in Philadelphia.

Final Prediction: Flamengo 1-1 Chelsea

While Chelsea enter as slight favorites on paper, Flamengo’s incredible form under Filipe Luis and their defensive solidity make them a real threat. The Brazilian side have consistently exceeded expectations, and we back them to hold their own here. A hard-fought draw looks the most likely outcome.

Abhinav Goel

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