The quarter-final clash between the two sides is going to be a close affair and the better team will carve their way to the semifinals. The Blues are the favourites heading into the clash and should defeat Palmeiras, but the best bet will be goal-goal.
Match info: FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
Time: 2 am Nigerian time
Palmeiras and Chelsea will go head-to-head in Friday’s second Club World Cup quarter-final clash in Philadelphia.
This is a repeat of the 2022 CWC final, when Chelsea were victorious over their Brazilian opponents after extra time, claiming their first title in the process.
Head-to-head:
- Both teams met in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, and Chelsea won 2-1.
- Palmeiras are undefeated in the current Club World Cup.
- Chelsea have scored 10 goals in their last four games.
- Palmeiras are yet to defeat Chelsea.
Form:
- Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup: D-W-D-W
- Palmeiras in all competitions: L-D-W-D-W
- Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup: W-L-W-W
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W
Team News:
- All of the selected squad members for Palmeiras are fit and ready to be in action.
- Benoit Badiashile is injured, hence will not be in action for the Blues.
Player(s) to watch:
- Paulinho is the top goal-getter for Palmeiras in the current edition of the Club World Cup. He has scored two important goals in the last two games for his side. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward will be looking to step up and help his side in the final third against Chelsea, who might not give them many chances to score.
- Pedro Neto has been one of the most consistent players for the Blues in their last few games. Pedro Neto has scored three goals in three FIFA CWC matches and will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet yet again. He can play down both wings, making him a threat to the opponent’s defence.