The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has delivered thrills at every turn, and the first semi-final on 8 July sees Brazilian flair collide with English precision. Fluminense have defied the odds to reach the final four, while Chelsea look to add global silverware to their European pedigree.
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Match 61 – Semi-Final
Fluminense FC RJ vs. Chelsea FC
Kick-off: 8 July at 21:00 SAST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Fluminense (outright odds 13.00) have been one of the surprises of the tournament. They advanced from a tough Group F and then shocked Inter Milan in the Round of 16 with a 2–0 win. Their quarter-final clash against Al Hilal was another test of character, and they came through 2–1, thanks to goals from Martinelli and Hércules.
Chelsea (outright odds 3.70), meanwhile, needed extra time to see off Benfica in the round of 16 before edging Palmeiras 2–1 in the quarter-finals. Cole Palmer has been influential, opening he scoring in their quarter-final, and the Blues’ squad depth could prove vital in the latter stages of this match.
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Betting – click here to bet
Fluminense – 5.50
Draw – 3.80
Chelsea – 1.70
This should be a tight match but I think Chelsea hold the edge and will get the win.
Bet: Chelsea win at 1.70
If you are looking for a bigger price consider a correct score bet where Chelsea are 9.00 to win 2-1 or a “First Goalscorer” bet where Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is trading as a 5.00 favourite.
Odds correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
