Fluminense vs Chelsea Prediction & Tips
Fluminense made a safe start to their Club World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund, their main rivals for a place in the playoffs. Despite the lack of goals, the team showed organised play and maintained a good chance of staying in contention for the tournament. Then came a 4-2 win over Korean side Ulsan, before a 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns on the final matchday, when they were unable to finish off their opponents. However, the five points earned allowed the Brazilian club to advance to the playoffs from second place.
Chelsea advanced through the group stage of the tournament with ease. In the first matchday, the team easily overcame Los Angeles FC by 2-0. In the second match, against Flamengo, difficulties arose: despite winning the first half, the Londoners conceded two goals after the break and, after Jackson was sent off, conceded a third. That 3-1 defeat ultimately cost Chelsea top spot in the group. On the final matchday they beat Espérance Tunis 3-0, but remained in second place.
