Chelsea vs Palmeiras: Urgent Betting Tips & Predictions 2025

The upcoming quarter-final encounter in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup carries a distinct atmosphere and a hint of rivalry. Chelsea and Palmeiras will face each other again—this time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia—in a rematch of their 2021 final, where Chelsea claimed victory. Palmeiras, however, is eager to settle the score.

Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals following an intense extra-time win against Benfica. Even after Ángel Di María’s late equalizer, Chelsea managed to dominate the extra 30 minutes to secure a 4-1 win. Unfortunately, they will be missing Moisés Caicedo in midfield due to a suspension from accumulated yellow cards.

Palmeiras, on the other hand, squeezed past fellow Brazilian team Botafogo with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a crucial goal from Paulinho in the dying minutes of the match. The top team from the Copa Libertadores group stages, boasting a flawless 18 points, comes with a strong pedigree but will be without key player Gustavo Gómez, who received a red card late in their last match.

Chelsea is favored by bookmakers, with odds of 10/9 for a win and 6/11 for making it to the semifinals. Palmeiras, looking to change fortunes, is listed at 14/5 for a win and 13/8 to advance. A draw after the regular time has odds of 12/5.

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Predictions, Betting Tips, and Odds for Chelsea vs. Palmeiras

Palmeiras to score first: 13/8 (Betway)

South American clubs have made significant strides in this tournament, and Palmeiras stands strong among them. After Chelsea’s setback against Flamengo in the group stage (a 3-1 defeat), the Brazilian team will likely come out aggressively. Remaining unbeaten in the tournament, Palmeiras may very well be the first to score in Philly.

Pedro Neto to score or assist: 7/5 (Betway)

Pedro Neto has been instrumental for Chelsea, contributing significantly to their attacking efforts. With three goals—representing over half of Chelsea’s total in the Club World Cup—and dual capabilities as a playmaker, Neto is in excellent form and poised to impact this crucial match.

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Palmeiras vs. Chelsea Predicted Lineups and Team News

Palmeiras will be without their captain, Gustavo Gomez, who was shown a red card late in the match against Botafogo and is now suspended. His replacement could be either Bruno Fuchs or Micael, both of whom have featured earlier in this tournament.

A notable player on the field will be young winger Estevao, who signed with Chelsea over a year ago but can’t officially join until he turns 18, which happened in April. According to their agreement, he will join Chelsea following Palmeiras’ exit from the tournament, making this match potentially his last with the Brazilian side.

Anibal Moreno has been sidelined with a thigh injury sustained in their 2-0 win over Al Ahly, forcing Emiliano Martinez and Lucas Evangelista to manage the midfield duties. Winger Bruno Rodrigues has not played all season due to a knee injury, while 19-year-old midfielder Figueiredo is out for the remainder of the year with a torn ACL.

• Palmeiras projected XI (4-3-3, left to right): Weverton (GK) — Glay, Gomez, Murilo, Piquerez — Rios, Veiga, Lucas — Estevao, Lopez, Torres.

Injured: Moreno (thigh, doubtful), Rodrigues (knee), Figueiredo (ACL).
Suspended: Gomez (red card).

Nicolas Jackson will return from a two-match suspension, likely stepping in for Liam Delap despite the latter’s impressive performances in Jackson’s absence. Additionally, new acquisition Joao Pedro was registered in time to potentially make his club debut here and has joined the squad with that goal in mind.

Moreover, Enzo Maresca is also dealing with other absences. Moises Caicedo is suspended for yellow card accumulation, which opens up options in midfield; Reece James may be shifted from right-back to midfield or Enzo Fernandez could drop deeper to allow Cole Palmer to return centrally. Given Palmer’s effective collaboration with Marc Cucurella on the left, the first option seems more likely.

Noni Madueke didn’t feature against Benfica and while there are rumors of a possible summer transfer, he is unlikely to be risked unless Chelsea finds themselves desperate for attacking options off the bench.

Chelsea’s only absences include Omari Kellyman and Wesley Fofana, who are both recovering from long-term conditions. James, Palmer, Delap, Cucurella, and Pedro Neto will all face suspension for the semifinals if they receive bookings in this match and Chelsea proceeds.

• Chelsea projected XI (4-2-3-1, left to right): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Colwill, Badiashile, Cucurella — Lavia, James — Neto, E. Fernandez, Palmer — Jackson.

Injured: W. Fofana (muscle), Kellyman (hamstring).
Suspended: Caicedo (yellow cards).
On a yellow card: James, Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Neto, Delap, Palmer.

Chelsea vs. Palmeiras Projected Score and Likely Outcomes

Here are some likely outcomes for this Club World Cup matchup, as per Betfair.