The FIFA Club World Cup heats up as Palmeiras face Chelsea on 5 July 2025. Our in-depth preview delves into form, player stats, head-to-head records, and key betting markets for UK punters seeking value.
- Palmeiras has been unbeaten in their last 4 games.
- 6 of Chelsea's last 7 games saw them score first.
- 6 of Palmeiras's last 7 and 4 of Chelsea's last 5 games have had over 4.5 cards.
- 5 of Palmeiras's last 7 and 8 of Chelsea's last 10 games have had under 10.5 corners.
Palmeiras, currently 1st with 5 points from 4 matches, are coming off a 1-0 victory against Botafogo on 28 June 2025. Paulinho’s strike sealed the win. Leading the attack is Paulinho, who has bagged 2 goals in 4 appearances. Palmeiras has created on average 0.68 xG in their last five fixtures. Palmeiras have mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Chelsea, sitting with points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 4-1 victory against Benfica on 28 June 2025, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku and Reece James scoring the goals. Commanding the frontline is Pedro Neto, who has scored 3 goals in 3 appearances. Chelsea have generated an average of 1.32 xG in their last five matches. Chelsea are in exceptional form, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable challenge.
Head-to-Head Record
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Palmeiras Team News and Key Players
Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agustín Giay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 0 | 1.33 |
Aníbal Moreno | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 2.00 |
Bruno Fuchs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 3.00 |
Emiliano Martínez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 0 | 1.50 |
Estêvão | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
Facundo Torres | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 1.00 |
Felipe Anderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Gustavo Gómez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
Joaquín Piquerez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 2.25 |
José López | 3 | 0.33 | 0 | 2.67 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
Luighi Hanri | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
Mauricio | 4 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 0.50 |
Micael | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Paulinho | 4 | 0.50 | 0 | 1.75 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
Richard Ríos | 4 | 0 | 0.25 | 1.75 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
Vanderlan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
Vitor Roque | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.75 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
- #21 - Weverton (C) (Goalkeeper)
- #4 - Agustín Giay (Defender)
- #3 - Bruno Fuchs (Defender)
- #13 - Micael (Defender)
- #6 - Vanderlan (Defender)
- #8 - Richard Ríos (Midfielder)
- #32 - Emiliano Martínez (Midfielder)
- #40 - Allan (Midfielder)
- #41 - Estêvão (Midfielder)
- #17 - Facundo Torres (Midfielder)
- #9 - Vitor Roque (Forward)
Chelsea Team News and Key Players
Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrey Santos | 2 | 0 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0 | 3.50 |
Benoît Badiashile | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 1.50 |
Cole Palmer | 4 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 4.00 | 1.25 | 0.75 |
Enzo Fernández | 5 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 2.20 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
Josh Acheampong | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
João Pedro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0 |
Levi Colwill | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 | 1.25 |
Malo Gusto | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 0.40 | 2.00 |
Marc Cucurella | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 | 0.75 | 2.25 |
Marc Guiu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0 |
Moisés Caicedo | 3 | 0 | 0.33 | 1.33 | 0.33 | 4.00 |
Nicolas Jackson | 2 | 0 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
Noni Madueke | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.75 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
Pedro Neto | 4 | 0.75 | 0 | 1.75 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
Reece James | 3 | 0.33 | 0 | 0.67 | 0.33 | 1.33 |
Tosin Adarabioyo | 3 | 0.33 | 0 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
Tyrique George | 2 | 0.50 | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
- #1 - Robert Sánchez (Goalkeeper)
- #27 - Malo Gusto (Defender)
- #23 - Trevoh Chalobah (Defender)
- #6 - Levi Colwill (Defender)
- #3 - Marc Cucurella (Defender)
- #17 - Andrey Santos (Midfielder)
- #8 - Enzo Fernández (C) (Midfielder)
- #7 - Pedro Neto (Midfielder)
- #10 - Cole Palmer (Midfielder)
- #18 - Christopher Nkunku (Midfielder)
- #9 - Liam Delap (Forward)
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Betting Tips
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Palmeiras v Chelsea Odds
Full Time Result:- Palmeiras to win: 10/3
- Draw: 23/10
- Chelsea to win: 19/20
- Palmeiras to win or Draw: 4/5
- Draw or Chelsea to win: 2/9
- Palmeiras to win or Chelsea to win: 1/3
- Palmeiras to win: 15/4
- Draw: 11/10
- Chelsea to win: 8/5
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 19/20
- Both Teams to Score - No: 19/20
- Over 2.5 Goals: 6/5
- Under 2.5 Goals: 13/20
- Over 3.5 Goals: 3/1
- Under 3.5 Goals: 2/9
Palmeiras Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, Botafogo (h) 0 - 0 (1 - 0)
- 24.06, Inter Miami CF (a) 2 - 2
- 19.06, Al Ahly FC (h) 2 - 0
- 15.06, FC Porto (h) 0 - 0
- 01.06, Cruzeiro (a) 1 - 2
- 29.05, Club Sporting Cristal (h) 6 - 0
- 25.05, Flamengo (h) 0 - 2
- 22.05, Ceará (h) 3 - 0
- 18.05, Red Bull Bragantino (a) 2 - 1
- 15.05, Bolívar (h) 2 - 0
- 11.05, São Paulo (h) 1 - 0
Chelsea Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, Benfica (a) 1 - 1 (4 - 1)
- 25.06, Espérance Tunis (a) 3 - 0
- 20.06, Flamengo (a) 1 - 3
- 16.06, Los Angeles FC (h) 2 - 0
- 28.05, Real Betis (a) 4 - 1
- 25.05, Nottingham Forest (a) 1 - 0
- 16.05, Manchester United (h) 1 - 0
- 11.05, Newcastle United (a) 0 - 2
- 08.05, Djurgårdens IF (h) 1 - 0
- 04.05, Liverpool (h) 3 - 1
- 01.05, Djurgårdens IF (a) 4 - 1
FIFA Club World Cup Table
Palmeiras | Opponent | Chelsea | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | Palmeiras | ||
2-2 | Inter Miami CF | |||
0-0 | FC Porto | |||
2-0 | Al Ahly FC |
# | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | G | DS | GC | G
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Palmeiras | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
2 | Inter Miami | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
3 | Porto | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
4 | Al Ahly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 1.33 | 2.00 |
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