Fluminense v Chelsea: Free Club World Cup tips, predictions, where to watch and bet builder

The Club World Cup is reaching its business end, and Tuesday’s semi-final sees European contenders Chelsea face South American hopefuls Fluminense at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (2000 BST).

Chelsea arrive with silverware already in their pocket this year, having lifted the UEFA Conference League, and will be eyeing a second trophy under Enzo Maresca.

The Blues come into this one in strong form, having beaten Benfica and Palmeiras in the knockouts with Cole Palmer once again proving decisive.

But they’ll face a Fluminense side who have built real momentum of their own. The 2023 Copa Libertadores champions have seen off Inter Milan and Al-Hilal in the knockouts, and while they might not have the firepower of past Brazilian giants, their defensive discipline and knack for clutch moments have carried them this far.

Chelsea will be the favourites, but with key players missing on both sides and a place in the final at stake, this could be tighter than expected.

Here, we break down the fixture and offer up our best bet builder picks for the clash.

Good luck and please gamble responsibly.

(All odds are correct at time of article publication)

 

Fluminense v Chelsea best bets

Chelsea to win – 7/10

Under 2.5 total goals – 3/4

Over 6.5 Chelsea corners – 11/8

Cole Palmer to score anytime – 13/10

 

Chelsea might not have been free-scoring in the knockout rounds, but they’ve controlled games well and look the better-balanced side heading into this semi-final.

With key figures like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo dictating play in midfield, we’re backing the Blues to progress in a low-scoring encounter.

Fluminense have kept things tight throughout the tournament, conceding three goals in five matches despite facing the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan. Meanwhile, Chelsea limited Palmeiras to only two shots on target and just 0.21 xG in the last round.

With both sides missing important players, Martinelli for Flu, Delap and Colwill for Chelsea, this one may be cautious early.

We’re backing under 2.5 goals, but expect Chelsea’s attacking intent to force plenty of set-pieces. They’ve averaged over seven corners per match in the tournament so far, and we like the look of over 6.5 Chelsea corners at a good price.

Palmer continues to be the man for the big moments. The 23-year-old opened the scoring against Palmeiras and looks full of confidence under Enzo Maresca. At 13/10, he may be worth backing in the anytime goalscorer market.

 

Where to watch Fluminense vs Chelsea

You can watch Fluminense vs Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-final live on DAZN, which is the official global broadcaster and is streaming every game for free.

 

READ MORE: Today's best football betting tips from Planet Sport

READ MORE: Who are the best football tipsters and who has the the best strike rate?

READ MORE: What are the easiest bets in football to win?

READ MORE: What is a bet builder? A simple guide to how bet builders work

READ MORE: What is an accumulator or acca bet?

 

*****

How do we create our tips?

Planet Sport has a rich history of providing quality, engaging and creative user-friendly content across a wide range of sports.

The Planet Sport team has more than twenty years’ experience working in the sports industry and use their knowledge, experience and statistical analysis to bring you the very best tips possible.

We specialise in clear, informative, data-driven tips, predictions and guides that will steer you in the right direction, whether you are a part-time bettor or consider yourself a bit of a pro.

Our experts have worked across some of the biggest and much-loved sites across the Planet Sport network, including Football365, TEAMtalk, PlanetF1.com, Planet Rugby, Planet Football, Tennis 365 and Love Rugby League.