Flamengo vs Chelsea Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Chelsea made a successful start to their Club World Cup challenge - winning 2-0 against Los Angeles FC - and they will be targeting another three points when they take on Flamengo in Philadelphia on Friday.

However, a step up in difficulty awaits the Blues, who are facing a confident Flamengo side perched at the top of Brazilian Serie A.

Flamengo are used to winning games and started strongly at the Club World Cup by recording a 2-0 victory of their own against Esperance de Tunis.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Match Result	Draw	27/10
Best Bet	Flamengo or draw double chance	10/11
Bet Builder	Giorgian De Arrascaeta to score anytime, Under 3 goals, Enzo Fernandez to be carded	45/1

Key Match Stats

• Flamengo have won their last five fixtures.
• The Brazilians have lost only one of their last 16 matches.
• Flamengo have kept clean sheets in seven of their last eight games.
• Five of Chelsea’s last six matches have featured under three goals.
• Flamengo have started the scoring in eight of their last nine fixtures.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Prediction

Best Bet: Flamengo or draw double chance @ 10/11

South American teams have been performing well at the Club World Cup and the trend may continue at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia where Flamengo look overpriced to avoid defeat against Chelsea.

All of the six South American teams avoided defeat in the first round of group matches and Flamengo got off to a strong start with their comfortable 2-0 success over Esperance de Tunis.

A tougher task is in store against Chelsea, who are genuine contenders for the trophy and hit the ground running with a 2-0 triumph over Los Angeles FC.

But the Blues may be drawn into a more competitive contest by the Brazilian league leaders, who can earn themselves at least a share of the points.

Dan Childs explains:

Chelsea were in cruise control for much of their match against Los Angeles FC, but they are facing a more demanding match against Flamengo, who always looked like being their main rivals for Group D supremacy. Flamengo are nine games unbeaten and can deny the Blues maximum points.

Flamengo vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip

• Giorgian de Arrascaeta to score anytime
• Under 3 goals
• Enzo Fernandez to be carded

Pays 45/1

Flamengo are a well-organised side with every player knowing their role in the side.

But they have plenty of individual talent including Uruguayan attacking midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta, who tops the Brazilian Serie A scoring charts with nine goals in nine appearances.

De Arrascaeta found the net in the victory over Esperance de Tunis and looks overpriced to stay on the goal trail.

It may take a moment of magic to settle what could be a tactical contest.

Chelsea finished their Premier League season with 1-0 wins at home to Manchester United and away to Nottingham Forest and the Londoners’ low-scoring trend may continue.

The midfield battle will be fascinating with former Blue Jorginho set to line up for the Brazilians.

There could be some tasty tackles flying in and a caution looks probable for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, who was sent off in Argentina’s recent 1-1 draw at home to Colombia in World Cup qualifying.

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Dan Childs adds:

This Bet Builder anticipates a hard fought contest which may need a moment of magic to break the deadlock. And the likely match-winner in Flamengo’s ranks is Giorgian De Arrascaeta, who has scored in seven of his last 10 club appearances. Clear cut chances could be a rarity, making under 3.5 goals appeal as a solid selection. The midfield battle is set to be fiercely contested and there is every chance of a caution for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Felipe Luis is not expected to make many changes. The Flamengo head coach has a fully fit squad to choose from as his side go in search of a sixth straight win.

Expected Flamengo lineup: (4-2-3-1) Rossi; Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho; Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Luiz Araujo; Pedro.

Enzo Maresca has a doubt over Moises Caicedo, who limped off with a leg injury towards the end of the win against Los Angeles FC. Wesley Fofana (muscle strain) misses the tournament.

Expected Chelsea lineup: (4-2-3-1) Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Delap.

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