Match Details
| Fixture | Palmeiras vs Chelsea |
| Date | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST (July 5) |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Broadcast | DAZN (Global), TNT Sports (USA), Channel 5 (UK) |
Tournament Context
Stage: Quarterfinal – Winner advances to face the victor of Fluminense vs Al-Hilal in the semifinals
Palmeiras Path: Topped Group A, then edged Botafogo 1–0 in extra time
Chelsea Path: Finished second in Group D, then defeated Benfica 4–1 in extra time
This is a rematch of the 2021 Club World Cup Final, where Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2–1 after extra time.
Tactical Breakdown
Palmeiras (Brazil)
Manager: Abel Ferreira
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: Compact defensive shape, quick transitions, heavy use of wing play
Key Strengths: Squad depth, youth talent (Estêvão), and midfield control
Chelsea (England)
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: Possession-based buildup, overlapping fullbacks, high pressing
Key Strengths: Attacking depth, set-piece threat, late-game scoring
Key Matchups
| Duel | Why It Matters |
| Estêvão vs Cucurella | Palmeiras’ teenage star vs Chelsea’s experienced left back |
| Vitor Roque vs Levi Colwill | Roque’s pace and movement vs Colwill’s positioning |
| Palmer vs Ríos | Chelsea’s creative hub vs Palmeiras’ midfield enforcer |
| Pedro Neto vs Giay | Neto’s dribbling vs Palmeiras’ defensive discipline on the flank |
Team News & Lineups
Palmeiras Predicted XI
Weverton; Giay, Micael, Bruno Fuchs, Vanderlan; Richard Ríos, Emiliano Martínez; Allan, Maurício, Estêvão; Vitor Roque
Unavailable: Gustavo Gómez (suspended), Joaquín Piquerez (suspended), Murilo (injured)
Chelsea Predicted XI
Robert Sánchez; Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Roméo Lavia, Enzo Fernández; Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro; Nicolas Jackson
Unavailable: Moisés Caicedo (suspended), Benoît Badiashile (injured)
Team Form Snapshot
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Palmeiras | W–D–W–D–L | 6 | 3 |
| Chelsea | W–W–L–W–W | 13 | 6 |
Palmeiras have conceded just 2 goals in 4 Club World Cup matches
Chelsea have scored 9 goals in their last 4 tournament games, including 3 in extra time vs Benfica
MATCH ODDS
Palmeiras + 265 Draw + 220 Chelsea + 105
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 3, 2025
