Chelsea will take on Flamengo at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday at 19:00 BST. The English Premier League side is looking to build on their impressive win against Los Angeles in their previous match. Meanwhile, Flamengo is seeking to replicate their victory over Tunisian champion Espérance Sportive de Tunis in their opening match.
Both teams are currently tied on three points and two goals, making this match crucial in determining the group standings. Chelsea, being the previous winners of the competition, will be looking to claim the desired result and dominate the pool. On the other hand, Flamengo will be aiming to end their wait for a Club World Cup win by defeating Chelsea.
Chelsea's impressive start to the competition saw them beat Los Angeles 2-0, with Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scoring the goals. The team's dominance in the match was evident, with 65% of the ball possession and 17 shots at goal. Despite not being at their best, Chelsea will be looking to improve their performance and secure a second win.
Flamengo, on the other hand, played a dominant match against Tunis, with 69% of the ball possession and 11 shots at goal. The Brazilians scored two goals against Tunis, and their scoring streak is expected to continue. With their impressive performance in their opening match, Flamengo will be looking to build on that and secure a win against Chelsea.
For fans and bettors, this match promises to be an exciting encounter. With both teams having the quality to score goals, the odds are in favour of over 2.5 goals. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer's price boost makes him an attractive option for those looking to bet on the first scorer.
Tip: Chelsea win @ 3/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Chelsea beats Flamengo, your bet wins.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 19/20 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If the game has three or more goals from both teams combined, you win.
Tip: Palmer to score first @ 9/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Cole Palmer to score the first goal of the match.