Both teams opened their campaigns with commanding 2–0 victories—Flamengo over Espérance de Tunis, and Chelsea over LAFC—and now face off in a match that could determine top spot in Group D. With both clubs in red-hot form and packed with international stars, this is arguably the most anticipated fixture of the group stage.
Flamengo: Brazilian Giants in Peak Form
Last Match: 2–0 win vs Espérance de Tunis
Manager: Filipe Luís (former Chelsea left-back)
Key Player: Giorgian De Arrascaeta – 1 goal, 1 assist in opener
Strengths:
Elite Form: Unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions.
Defensive Solidity: 7 clean sheets in their last 8 games.
Midfield Control: Jorginho and Erick Pulgar provide composure and distribution.
X-Factors:
Pedro leads the line with 12 goals in 2025.
Luiz Araújo and Gerson offer width and creativity.
Agustín Rossi has kept 7 straight clean sheets.
Projected XI (4-2-3-1):
Rossi; Wesley, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho; Araújo, De Arrascaeta, Gerson; Pedro
Chelsea: Premier League Powerhouse with Depth
Last Match: 2–0 win vs LAFC
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Key Player: Enzo Fernández – Scored and controlled midfield in opener
Strengths:
Squad Depth: Maresca has rotated effectively without compromising quality.
Attacking Versatility: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Liam Delap offer dynamic movement.
Defensive Stability: 4 clean sheets in last 6 matches.
X-Factors:
Liam Delap impressed with an assist on debut and may start over Nicolas Jackson.
Reece James and Marc Cucurella provide width and overlapping runs.
Robert Sánchez has 3 consecutive clean sheets.
Projected XI (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernández, Santos; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Delap
Head-to-Head & Match Insights
| Category | Flamengo | Chelsea |
| Last Match | 2–0 vs Espérance | 2–0 vs LAFC |
| Goals Scored (2025 CWC) | 2 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 0 | 0 |
| Clean Sheets (Last 8) | 7 | 4 (last 6 matches) |
| All-Time Meetings | First-ever matchup | First-ever matchup |
This is the first competitive meeting between Flamengo and Chelsea.
Chelsea has won 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Flamengo has scored in 12 straight matches and leads Brazil’s Série A.
This is a true clash of styles: Flamengo’s fluid, high-pressing attack vs Chelsea’s structured, possession-based control. Expect a tactical chess match with moments of brilliance on both sides. Chelsea’s depth and Premier League tempo may give them the edge, but Flamengo’s cohesion and form make them dangerous.
MATCH ODDS
Flamengo + 265 Draw + 235 Chelsea + 110
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
