The first round fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup in group F pits Fluminense against Dortmund. The Brazilian team reached the final in the tournament’s last edition, losing to Man City, while Dortmund will make their debut this year. Which team will get off to a positive start in this group opener? Our Fluminense vs Dortmund predictions guide previews this contest.
Dortmund won their last six matches across tournaments to wrap up their season in style. Can they extend their brilliant form to this expanded form of the FIFA Club World Cup?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group F |
| ⚽️ Venue: | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States |
| 🗓️ Date: | 17 June 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:00 GMT on Tuesday |
Bookies for football cup games have Fluminense as the underdog with odds of 6.00 (5/1) to win. Dortmund has odds of 1.55 (5/9) to secure a win. Fluminense vs Dortmund odds for a draw are 3.70 (8/3).
Both teams had no previous fixtures together in competitive or friendly games.
Fluminense reached the 2023 Club World Cup final but fell 4-0 to Manchester City. The Brazilian club earned their spot by winning its first Copa Libertadores title that same year. They also captured the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana but struggled in the domestic league, finishing 13th in Serie A. This season, however, shows promise. The Team of Warriors sits sixth, just four points behind the leaders, with one match in hand.
They’ve already claimed the Copa do Brasil and progressed to the Round of 16 in the Copa Sudamericana. Entering this year’s tournament in strong form, they are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions. Veteran centre-back Thiago Silva, now 40, remains influential and is expected to start against Borussia Dortmund.
Fluminense’s attacking options have been hit hard by injuries, raising serious concerns. Key forwards Cano, Keno, and Canobbio are all sidelined.
Borussia Dortmund endured two average Bundesliga seasons, finishing fifth in 2024 and fourth in 2025. Although fourth looks respectable this season, they spent most of the season stuck in mid-table struggles. Under Niko KovaÄŤ, however, Dortmund surged from 11th to fourth, winning seven of their final eight games. Their only slip was an away draw against champions Bayern Munich.
Die Borussen’s European form was better, reaching the 2024 Champions League final and 2025 quarter-finals. The team secured a Club World Cup debut by qualifying through the 2024 Champions League final. Despite their long domestic title drought since 2012, Dortmund ended last season strongly. Kovač’s men will look to carry this momentum into the tournament and are favourites to top Group F. Despite speculations about his future, Jamie Gittens will compete. New Dortmund signing Jobe Bellingham will also feature for BVB.
Emre Can, Salih Ă–zcan, and Nico Schlotterbeck are all sidelined through injury.
Here are our Fluminense vs Dortmund betting predictions:
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Dortmund enters this clash as strong favourites after winning their last six matches. Their impressive run includes a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League second leg. The Germans have suffered just one loss in their previous ten games, showing excellent form. Fluminense also boast good recent form, with seven wins, two defeats, and a draw in their last ten outings. However, Dortmund’s superior quality could prove too much for the Brazilians to handle here. So, we expect Kovac’s boys to enjoy a comfortable win in the group opener.
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Fluminense have scored at least twice in each of their last four matches. They’ve failed to score only once in their previous seven outings, showing strong attacking form. Both teams have scored in 80% of Fluminense’s home games this season. Dortmund, meanwhile, conceded in three of their last five matches but remain Germany’s third-highest scorers. With both sides in good attacking form, goals at both ends seem highly likely in this match. Club World Cup sportsbooks rated this option with 1.75 (3/4) odds.
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Since arriving from Stuttgart last season, Serhou Guirassy has quickly become Dortmund’s key man. The Guinea striker scored 21 Bundesliga goals in 30 appearances, just five behind Harry Kane. His strikes made up 30% of Dortmund’s total league goals, showing his huge impact. Guirassy is also in excellent form, scoring six times in his last five matches. His goal-scoring ability makes him a solid scoring option anytime in this game.
Here are our Fluminense vs Dortmund betting picks:
Dortmund boasts superior squad depth and form that could see them get a comfortable first victory in their bid to win Group F. Feel free to use our Fluminense vs Dortmund betting tips to bet on the Club World Cup 2025 game and win extra cash.
