Club World Cup: Fluminense vs. Chelsea: What Are the Sportsbooks Saying?
by Tyler Doty
Fluminense: Europe's Worst Nightmare?
While they’re not currently the best team in the Brasileirão, Fluminense are one of only two teams in the Club World Cup semifinals still unbeaten, despite already facing two top European clubs. They drew 0–0 with Borussia Dortmund and stunned Inter Milan 2–0, defying the odds in both matchups. Once again, the sportsbooks don’t favor them: FanDuel has Fluminense at +480 to win this match, despite their strong results against Serie A and Bundesliga sides in this tournament.
Smart Picks Involving Fluminense
- Double Chance: Fluminense and Draw +120 at FanDuel
- Under 2.5 & Draw at Halftime +154 at Caesars Sportsbook
- Fluminense Over 0.5 Goals -136 at FanDuel
Chelsea: From Conference League Champs to Club World Cup Contenders
Chelsea’s season has gained momentum, with a solid run in the Premier League, a Conference League title, and strong showings in the Club World Cup. The Blues are currently third-favorites to win the entire tournament, with FanDuel listing them at +280 to lift the trophy.
One positive sign: they recently edged out Palmeiras 2–1. But they also fell to Flamengo 3–1 in the group stage. Enzo Maresca’s squad is no stranger to facing Brazilian teams, and it shows in their results. For full breakdowns, our in-depth Fluminense vs. Chelsea prediction is now live on our site.
Chelsea: The Sportsbooks’ Pick
- Halftime/Fulltime: Chelsea/Chelsea: +140 at FanDuel
- Chelsea to win + Over 2.5 total goals + Cole Palmer to score anytime: +295 at Caesars Sportsbook
- Chelsea to win both halves: +370 at FanDuel
The Over/Under 2.5 goals market is always popular. For this semifinal, Under 2.5 is priced around -133, while the Over is at +105 The Over could be tempting, Chelsea’s matches against Brazilian sides in this competition have both seen at least three goals. But that contrasts with Fluminense’s recent trend against UEFA opponents, both of those games finished under 2.5 goals.
Where to Watch Fluminense vs. Chelsea in the US?
In addition to live updates and stats on our site, fans across America can watch the Fluminense vs. Chelsea semifinal on the DAZN app or DirecTV. Disney+ is another streaming option, though a paid subscription is required.
