June 17th FIFA Club World Cup - Fluminense RJ VS Borussia Dortmund Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Fluminense RJ VS Borussia Dortmund
Match Time:18-06-2025 00:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Fluminense RJ and Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for June 17, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a Group F opener at 12:00 PM EDT. Below is an analysis of the teams, their head-to-head history, and a shortened prediction, incorporating relevant web sources.
Team Analysis
Fluminense RJ (Brazil, CONMEBOL)
Coached by Renato Gaúcho, Fluminense qualified via their 2023 Copa Libertadores title, their first, but lost 4-0 to Manchester City in the 2023 Club World Cup final. Currently 5th in Serie A (4 points behind Flamengo), they’re on a six-game unbeaten run, with a 2-0 win over Internacional on June 1, 2025.
Strengths:
Experience: Veteran Thiago Silva (40, ex-Chelsea) captains a squad with Ganso and Jhon Arias (3 goals, 2 assists), averaging 1.53 goals per game in Serie A.
Form: Won their last 5 matches across all competitions, with a 4-2-3-1 formation and high-pressing style under Gaúcho.
Key Players: Arias and Kevin Serna provide attacking flair, though Germán Cano is doubtful (knee injury).
Weaknesses:
Injuries: Agustín Canobbio, Keno, Facundo Bernal, Yeferson Soteldo, and Otávio are doubtful or out, limiting depth.
Defensive Concerns: Conceded in 10 of their last 17 matches, with 16 losses in their 2024/25 Serie A season.
Borussia Dortmund (Germany, UEFA)
Managed by Niko Kovač (since February 2025), Dortmund qualified via their UEFA coefficient (2021-2024), reaching the 2024 Champions League final. They finished 4th in the Bundesliga (57 points) after a 6-game winning streak, scoring 20 goals (3.33 per game).
Strengths:
Attacking Firepower: Serhou Guirassy (34 goals, 13 in Champions League) leads the attack, with Julian Brandt and new signing Jobe Bellingham (from Sunderland) adding creativity.
Form: Won their last 6 matches, including 6-0 over Union Berlin and 4-0 over Freiburg, with a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Key Players: Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and defenders Niklas Süle and Waldemar Anton anchor a solid backline.
Weaknesses:
Injuries: Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Salih Özcan, and Soumaïla Coulibaly are out, potentially weakening the defense.
First-Time Tournament: Debuting in the Club World Cup, they lack experience in this format.
Head-to-Head History
Fluminense and Dortmund have never met in competitive matches.
Total Matches: 0
Wins/Draws: N/A
Goal Trends: No data available.
Prediction: Fluminense RJ 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund’s 6-game winning streak and Guirassy’s scoring form (70.7% win probability per Opta) make them favorites over Fluminense, who are unbeaten in 6 but injury-hit. Both teams’ high-scoring trends (Dortmund: 44 goals in 20 under Kovač; Fluminense: 26 in 17) suggest goals, but Dortmund’s depth should secure a narrow win at MetLife Stadium.
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