Before we commence the Palmeiras vs Chelsea preview of the game, we will already have their opponents. Either it will be Al Hilal or Brazil’s side, Fluminense. When we talk about the preview, the game will start at 9 PM local time (4th July), whereas it will commence at 6:30 AM (5th July) for the Indian fans. Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, is the venue for the quarter-final between Palmeiras and Chelsea.
The Brazilian winger, Estevao, who will join Chelsea after the FIFA Club World Cup, will play with Palmeiras in this game. This can be his last game for Palmerias, and it will be against Chelsea, his new team. Estevao can show his new team what he is all about.
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Palmeiras vs Chelsea Preview: Expected Starting XI
Chelsea
It will be a blessing in disguise for the Premier League to end up on the left side of the bracket. After Manchester City got knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea is now the favourite to at least reach the finals. In the last match, Chelsea were playing against Portugal’s Benfica.
They had to fight it hard, as the match went to extra time after a 90+5 penalty from Di Maria. Chelsea scored three goals in extra time and won the match 4-1. Moises Caicedo is out due to suspension, whereas Nicolas Jackson is back from suspension.
- Chelsea’s probable starting XI against Palmeiras
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, and Reece James
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Romeo Lavia
- Attackers: Pedro Neto, Liam Delap, and Cole Palmer
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Palmeiras
In the last game, Paleiras were playing against their fellow Brazilian side, Botafogo. The game ended in a 1-0 win for Palmeiras after extra time. Eventually, the only goal of the match was scored by Paulinho in the 100th minute. It was an evenly balanced game. This will be a very big test for the Brazilian side, and Paulinho will mostly start on the bench.
- Palmeiras’ probable starting XI against Chelsea
- Goalkeeper: Weverton
- Defenders: Mayke, Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Micael, and Vanderlan
- Midfielders: Emiliano Martinez, Richard Rios, and Allan
- Attackers: Estevao and Vitor Roque
Betting tips
- Tip 1 – Cole Palmer to score
Palmer hasn’t scored a goal for a long time, and this is surely a game where it would be great to get on the score sheet. Cole Palmer will score in this game, as he steps up in the bigger games.
- Tip 2 – Chelsea to concede two goals or more
There are problems in the Chelsea defence. Flamengo scored three goals against them, a few were mistakes, whereas some were silly errors. As this is the quarter final, we will see Chelsea concede goals.
Our Predictions for Palmeiras vs Chelsea – FIFA Club World Cup Quarter Final
The Brazilian teams have been the surprise package of the FIFA Club World Cup and have caused a lot of upsets already. Eventually, Palmeiras are the ones to create another surprise in the competition. Our Predictions for this game are Palmeiras to win the game 4-2 at the end of extra time.
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