📢 Can Flamengo snatch points from Chelsea in the group stage of the Club World Cup? The match will take place in Philadelphia and promises to be one of the central events of the second round. The Brazilian side are in excellent form, having delivered a confident performance against Esperance (2-0), but now face a challenge of a different caliber. Chelsea, although not flawless in their first match against Los Angeles (2-0), have shown they can secure results even without complete dominance. It's crucial for the English side to maintain their top spot in the group.

Head-to-Head

📊 Flamengo and Chelsea have never faced each other in either official or friendly matches before.

Flamengo Team Overview

🔴 Flamengo delivered an impressive performance in their opening match of the Club World Cup, completely outplaying Esperance (2-0). The team dominated throughout the encounter, rarely relinquishing possession while confidently controlling the pace and space. Luis Araujo particularly stood out as the attacking leader. He first provided an assist for De Arrascaeta and then scored himself following a beautiful combination play. The Brazilians showcased high-level skill and cohesion, reinforcing their status as one of the main contenders in Group D to advance to the playoffs.

Chelsea Team Overview

🔵 Chelsea made a confident start to their Club World Cup campaign, defeating Los Angeles 2-0. The London side found themselves in a relatively straightforward group and lived up to their status as favorites. While not everything went smoothly—there were moments when the Americans posed a threat with dangerous attacks—Chelsea's defense held firm, preventing any goals from the opposition. Moreover, the Blues were clinical in front of goal, capitalizing on their opportunities effectively. This opening victory provides a solid foundation ahead of their crucial match against Flamengo.

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Flamengo

📣 Head coach Filipe Luis reflected on the victorious match: "We started the game well, controlling the play with our possession. However, after the first goal, we eased up a bit, which cost us some time on the ball. In the second half, we managed to score a second goal and confidently secured the win. These are important three points. Now, a new phase begins: we have a match against Chelsea coming up, and it will be a serious test. But for now, I'm pleased—this was an important step for our team."

🚫 Flamengo have nearly all their players listed for the Club World Cup in good shape. The only uncertainty surrounds midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz—he has a knee dislocation, putting his participation in upcoming matches in doubt. 

Chelsea

📣 Following Chelsea's opening match at the Club World Cup, head coach Enzo Maresca admitted the stadium atmosphere was far from ideal: "The atmosphere felt a bit strange due to the low attendance. Playing in a half-empty stadium isn't easy, but we still managed to secure the win," he noted. The coach expressed hope that in upcoming games, the team will feel stronger support from the fans. Levi Colwill, the Blues' defender, emphasized the key takeaway: "The most important thing is the victory, and we achieved it. At times we pushed forward, at others we just held onto possession. It might not have been a perfect game, but in tournaments, the result is what counts."

🚫 All of Chelsea's players included in the tournament squad are available to the coaching staff. Yes, in the match against Los Angeles, Moises Caicedo was seen limping before his substitution, which caused some concern among the London club's fans. However, it seems the player is fine.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Chelsea are the clear favorites for the upcoming clash, but their defense hasn't been flawless. In their previous match against Los Angeles, the Blues allowed their opponents to create several dangerous chances and didn't always look confident at the back. Given this, Flamengo, who have scored in 11 of their last 12 matches and are leading the Brazilian league, are quite capable of troubling the Londoners. We're betting on Flamengo to score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Flamengo have taken at least three corners in 7 of their last 8 matches, demonstrating their attacking intent. Even against strong opponents, they strive to apply pressure on the opponent's goal. Yes, Chelsea are likely to dominate possession and dictate the play, but Flamengo aren't a team to simply sit back. The Brazilians are bound to launch several sharp attacks, which should result in at least 3 corners. We're backing Flamengo's individual total corners over 2.5.