Chelsea’s lone defeat in this tournament has come against a Brazilian team, Flamengo. Now up against another Brazilian team, Maresca’s side will try to avoid one more loss this weekend.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Quarter-final |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA |
| 🗓️ Date: | 5 July 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 01:00 GMT on Saturday |
Football Club World Cup sportsbooks have Palmeiras as the slight underdogs with odds of 3.80 (11/4) for a win. Chelsea enter as the favourites, with their victory priced at 2.05 (1/1). Meanwhile, the Palmeiras vs Chelsea odds for a draw stand at 3.25 (9/4).
The only time they met was in 2022 at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, where Chelsea won 2-1.
Palmeiras are 4th in the Brazilian league after ten rounds of fixtures. They have won seven matches, drawn once, and lost thrice. Two of those losses came in their last two games before heading to the FIFA Club World Cup. Since entering the tournament, they have remained unbeaten and qualified as group A leaders. They won one match and drew twice in the group, enough to get them level on points with Messi’s Inter Miami.
Despite both teams earning five points, Palmeiras won the group with a superior goal difference. In the Round of 16, Abel Ferreira’s side edged past fellow Brazilian club Botafogo with a tight 1-0 win. The victory was sealed by Paulinho’s 100th-minute strike, sending Alviverde into the quarter-finals.
Gomez and Piquerez will miss the match due to suspension, while Murillo still has a thigh injury.
Enzo Maresca led Chelsea to the UEFA Conference League title and a top-four finish in his debut season at Stamford Bridge. It was another average season for the Blues, but they managed to secure a UCL qualification spot after defeating Nottingham Forest in the final game of the EPL. The Blues entered the FIFA Club World Cup with strong motivation after their 2021 triumph in the tournament.
Chelsea finished second in Group D, with their only loss coming against Flamengo. Wins over the LA Galaxy and Esperance earned them six points and a knockout spot. They then beat Benfica 4–1 in a dramatic match that spanned about four hours in the round of 16. A win over Palmeiras will put them in the last four and potentially give them a chance to clinch their second Club World Cup.
Caicedo is suspended for the clash due to yellow card accumulation, while Badiashielle is sidelined with injury.
Here are our Palmeiras vs Chelsea betting predictions:
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Chelsea enter this knockout tie in fine form, backed by superior squad depth and momentum. Their attack looks increasingly dangerous with Pedro Neto and Liam Delap leading the line. The Blues have won six of their last seven matches, losing just once in that stretch.
Palmeiras, by contrast, have two losses and two draws in the same period. Having won their only prior meeting, Chelsea are favoured to triumph again on Saturday. Top football bookies with high odds price Chelsea’s victory at odds of 2.05 (1/1).
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Palmeiras may lack the attacking firepower of Chelsea, but they’ve found the net in three of their four matches so far. Meanwhile, the Blues have racked up ten goals in their four games, with both teams scoring in two of those encounters. Their 2022 encounter also saw goals from both sides, suggesting a high chance of a similar outcome in Philadelphia.
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Enzo Fernandez has been vital to Chelsea’s attack this season despite playing a deep role. He created 13 big chances in the Premier League, second only to Cole Palmer. The Argentine also contributed 13 goals and assists, just two behind Nicolas Jackson. In this tournament, he’s already delivered one goal and two assists for the Blues. We expect Enzo to shine again with a potential goal or assist contribution in this clash.
Here are our Palmeiras vs Chelsea betting picks:
Chelsea’s superior squad depth and tournament experience could give them the edge to win on Saturday. You can use the insight offered in our Palmeiras vs Chelsea betting tips to bet on this Club World Cup 2025 game and win extra cash.
