Flamengo vs Chelsea Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

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• Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup
• Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 6:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Chelsea look to take control of Group D and qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they face an in-form Flamengo side in what should be a thrilling clash on Friday, 20 June 2025. The Flamengo vs Chelsea clash is set to take place at the Lincoln Financial Field at 6:00 PM GMT.

Flamengo had a solid start to their Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over ES Tunis in the opener. They are currently on top of the group and currently on a nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions, which includes having won their last five straight matches.

Ex-Chelsea player Filipe Luis will be aiming to get his players motivated and ready to produce a shocker against the Premier League side. He will, of course, need them to be really sturdy defensively to keep the dangerous opposition forwards quiet and will need them to be clinical in taking up whatever chances are created to get a big result.

Chelsea are heading into the match after a hard-fought 2-0 win over LAFC in their Club World Cup opener as well. They have now won their last four competitive matches and only conceded one goal in that period, a positive run of form they'll be determined to keep going in the upcoming clash against the Brazilian side.

Enzo Maresca will urge his side to be defensively even stronger than they were against LAFC and ensure that no empty spaces are compromised in their backline. He will, of course, urge his side to be innovative and incisive with their attacking work and finish off chances ruthlessly to book a place in the knockouts.

Flamengo Team News

Filipe Luis is still waiting for the recovery of midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz, who is dealing with a knee injury. He will, however, have a fully fit Jorginho available to torment his former side in this upcoming clash. Flamengo sustained no injuries in their recent win over ES Tunis.

Chelsea Team News

Enzo Maresca was fortunate enough that none of his players sustained any major injuries against LAFC. Moises Caicedo sustained a minor knock, but should be fine for this. Omari Kellyman (hamstring), Mykhailo Mudryk (suspended) and Wesley Fofana (muscle) remain the only absentees for the Blues.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Flamengo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Agustin Rossi

Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Leo Pereira, Leo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas

Midfielders: Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, Giorgian De Arrascaeta

Forwards: Gerson, Luiz Araujo, Pedro

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez

Defenders: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer

Forwards: Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson

Flamengo vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first competitive match between these two sides. They have never faced one another in any competitive or friendly matches in their history.

Key Players to Watch in Flamengo vs Chelsea

Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

The Uruguayan midfielder had an explosive start to the Club World Cup with a well-taken goal against ES Tunis. He scored nine goals in 9 appearances for Flamengo in the Brasileirão in 2025, outperforming his 3.45 xG (expected goals) as well!

De Arrascaeta is going to look to be a thorn for the Chelsea midfielders and defenders with his clever pressing to win back the ball in key areas and drive his side. He'll be tasked to be accurate with his final passes to create chances, but also get to the end of chances more often and convert them clinically to help them stun the Blues.

Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)

Nicolas Jackson looked vibrant in Chelsea's win over LAFC, producing a slick assist for Pedro Neto's goal. The Cameroonian forward is under pressure since Liam Delap's arrival, despite scoring 10 goals in the 2024/25 Premier League, slightly underperforming his 12.34 xG.

Jackson will need to be at his energetic best to outwit the Flamengo defenders and disrupt their positioning. Not only will he look to create chances, but get into the empty areas in the final third and be more clinical with his finishing to help Chelsea get a dominant win.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Prediction

Flamengo will not be any pushovers for Chelsea at all, as they head into this clash on the back of some very impressive form. The Brazilian side's compact defensive shape and threat on the counter-attacks will ensure that the Blues must be at their most proactive.

This should be a pretty competitive game where both teams score goals. However, Chelsea's superiority in terms of goal-scoring quality among their forwards should help them grind their way to a win.

Predicted Score: Flamengo 1-2 Chelsea

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