Clash of Firepower: Dortmund Edge Fluminense in Club World Cup Debut
FIFA Club World Cup - Fluminense RJ VS Borussia Dortmund
Match Time:18-06-2025 00:00 Wednesday (UTC+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Borussia Dortmund will face Fluminense in their first Club World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. Fluminense were runners-up in the 2023 tournament after losing to Manchester City, while Dortmund qualified for this year's competition based on their UEFA coefficient over the past four years, marking their debut in the tournament.
Team Analysis:
Fluminense are in strong form, sitting sixth in Brazil’s top division after a win over Internacional. They've scored consistently, with 10 goals in their last four matches and at least two in six of their last seven games. Their defense has also improved, recording two straight clean sheets and remaining unbeaten in six matches.
Dortmund finished fourth in the Bundesliga, securing a Champions League spot. Under new management, they closed the season strongly with six straight wins and 20 goals in their last six games. However, their defense has shown weaknesses, conceding 13 goals across their last eight matches.
Player Situation:
Fluminense are likely to line up with Thiago Silva and Juan Freytes in central defense, a midfield trio anchored by Thiago Santos alongside Nonato and Matheus Martinelli, and a front line featuring Everaldo supported by Jhon Arias and Kevin Serna.
Dortmund are expected to use a back three of Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini due to injuries. Felix Nmecha and Marcel Sabitzer may start in midfield, with Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi playing behind striker Serhou Guirassy.
Result Prediction:
Fluminense’s attacking form gives them a good chance to score, but Dortmund’s strong offensive performance may give them a slight edge to win the match.
Predicted Result: Fluminense 2-3 Borussia Dortmund.
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