Match Details
Fixture: ES Tunis vs Chelsea
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group D
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST (June 25)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Broadcast: FOX Sports (USA), Channel 5 (UK), DAZN (Free Worldwide), FuboTV
Group D Stakes: Win or Go Home
Chelsea: 3 points (W1, L1, GD +2). A draw guarantees progression. A loss could eliminate them if LAFC beats Flamengo.
ES Tunis: 3 points (W1, L1, GD –1). Must win to advance. A draw or loss eliminates them.
ES Tunis – Team Preview
Recent Form
Lost 0–2 vs Flamengo (Matchday 1)
Beat LAFC 1–0 (Matchday 2)
4 wins in last 6 matches (all competitions)
Key Players
Rodrigo Rodrigues: Brazilian striker expected to lead the line
Khalil Guenichi: Midfield anchor with strong ball-winning ability
Bechir Ben Said (GK): Heroic penalty save vs LAFC
Yassine Meriah: Veteran center-back and team captain
Suspended
Youcef Belaïli: Scored the winner vs LAFC but is suspended due to yellow card accumulation
Tactical Outlook
Coach Maher Kanzari will likely deploy a compact 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1, focusing on defensive shape and counterattacks. Without Belaïli, creativity may come from wide areas and set pieces. Expect a physical, disciplined approach.
Chelsea – Team Preview
Recent Form
Beat LAFC 2–0 (Matchday 1)
Lost 1–3 vs Flamengo (Matchday 2)
4 wins in last 6 matches (all competitions)
Key Players
Pedro Neto: 2 goals in 2 matches; Chelsea’s most consistent attacker
Cole Palmer: Creative midfielder looking to bounce back
Enzo Fernández: Scored vs LAFC; key in midfield transitions
Robert Sánchez (GK): Veteran presence in goal
Suspended
Nicolas Jackson: Sent off vs Flamengo; unavailable
Tactical Outlook
Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to field a strong 4-2-3-1, with Liam Delap leading the line in Jackson’s absence. Chelsea will press high, dominate possession, and look to exploit ES Tunis’ defensive gaps with width and pace.
Head-to-Head & Stats
First-ever competitive meeting between ES Tunis and Chelsea
ES Tunis Goals (2025 CWC): 1 scored, 2 conceded
Chelsea Goals (2025 CWC): 3 scored, 3 conceded
Chelsea Win Probability: 72.3%
ES Tunis Win Probability: 10%
How to Watch ES Tunis vs Chelsea – June 24, 2025
TV Channels: FOX Sports (USA), Channel 5 (UK)
Streaming: DAZN (Free Worldwide), FuboTV
Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST (June 25)
MATCH ODDS
ES Tunis + 1000 Draw + 475 Chelsea – 360
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
