Flamengo vs Chelsea: Club World Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

As the FIFA Club World Cup gets underway this week, Flamengo and Chelsea will face off against each other. Friday at 7 p.m., the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A team will take on a Premier League side in a Group D fixture at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

As one of Brazil's most storied and popular teams, Flamengo has a massive fan base.  Mengao is not only the wealthiest and most valuable football team in South America, but it is also the most successful Brazilian club of the 21st century.

With their 2022 Copa Libertadores title under their belts, Urubu is one of six CONMEBOL sides who will be playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.  Flamengo won the 2025 Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro and placed third in last year's Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.

Flamengo defeated Esperance Sportive de Tunis 2-0 at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field to begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group D campaign.  Flamengo will be feeling confident about their prospects of making it to the knockout round, given that Chelsea and Los Angeles FC are rounding out their group.

As one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, Chelsea fields a formidable team at the FIFA Club World Cup.  Last year, Enzo Maresca's squad placed fifth in the Premier League, guaranteeing their spot in the UEFA Champions League for the next 2025–26 season.

Following their 2021 UEFA Champions League victory, Chelsea is participating in the esteemed tournament.  Many people believe the Blues will have a strong showing in the FIFA Club World Cup, even if they do not win the trophy.

With a 2-0 win against Los Angeles FC at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Chelsea began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Group D.  Given that Flamengo and Esperance Sportive de Tunis are both in their group, the Blues will be confident in their abilities to breeze through their last two matches and go to the next round.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Team News

The 4-2-3-1 configuration is the most probable starting lineup for Flamengo vs Chelsea.  The Brazilian club will have Rossi as their goalkeeper.  Ayrton Lucas, Varela, Ortiz, and Pereira will make up the defense.  Jorginho and Pulgar will fill the holding midfield positions.  The three offensive midfielders that will be on the pitch are Araujo, Gerson, and De Arrascaeta.  Flamengo will have Pedro at the front of the line.

Chelsea is likely to face Flamengo with a 4-2-3-1 formation.  The starting lineup for Sancher's goal will consist of James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, and Cucurella.  Two holding midfielders, Lavia and Caicedo, will be used.  Three offensive midfielders—Neto, Palmer, and Madueke—will be used.  For Chelsea, Jackson will front the line.

Our Predictions

Chelsea to win @ 1.90 on Sky247.ng

Although Flamengo is a respectable side, Chelsea is the clear favorite and has a top-tier FIFA Club World Cup squad.  In this specific encounter, the Blues will most certainly come out on top.

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