Palmeiras vs Chelsea Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Palmeiras

Chelsea

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Under 2.5 Match Goals

Reason for tip

Palmeiras have only conceded two goals in four Club World Cup games, and three of them have produced fewer than three goals, while Chelsea were taken to extra-time by Benfica last time out after a 1-1 draw in normal time.

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Chelsea 1-0

Reason for tip

Palmeiras were given a tough time against Botafogo and Inter Miami, so Chelsea’s quality should shine through in a tight match. The Blues have won to nil in two of their four Club World Cup games, and Palmeiras have only conceded twice in the tournament so far.

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Palmeiras have only conceded two goals in their four Club World Cup games.
Five of the eight combined games these sides have played have featured fewer than three goals.

Tight affair expected in Philadelphia

A lengthy weather-related stoppage was the talking point in Charlotte as Chelsea were taken to extra-time by Benfica, and another tight affair is expected when they face Palmeiras in the first Club World Cup quarter-final.

The Brazilian side have kept a clean sheet in three of their four games in this competition and held Porto to a goalless draw on matchday one, so it may be a tougher test than many imagine for Chelsea to make a breakthrough.

Enzo Maresca’s side could only manage one goal in normal time against Benfica and were beaten 3-1 by Flamengo in the group stage. Five of the eight combined games these teams have played have produced fewer than three goals, and that looks the best bet for Friday’s quarter-final, too.

I do expect the Blues to get the win, though. They were the better side against Benfica and Palmeiras had a tough time against both Botafogo and Inter Miami, so a 1-0 win for the favourites appeals.