Palmeiras vs Chelsea Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Quarter-Final

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Palmeiras have been very impressive throughout the FIFA Club World Cup as they now face UEFA Europa Conference League winners Chelsea in the quarter-finals.

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Palmeiras team news: Suspension issues

Palmeiras are having to deal with a couple of key suspensions in defence for this semi-final as Paraguayan centre-back Gustavo Gomez was sent off in the Round of 16, whilst Uruguayan left-back Joaquin Piquerez has picked up too many yellow cards.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Giay, Rocha, Fuchs, Micael; Richard Rios, Emiliano Martinez; Allan, Mauricio, Estevao; Vitor Roque

Unavailable: Gustavo Gomez (Suspended), Murilo (Injured) Joaquin Piquerez (Suspended)

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Chelsea team news: Moises Caicedo out

As Nicolas Jackson returns from his two-match ban for receiving a straight red card against Flamengo, the Blues are now without Moises Caicedo due to suspension after he picked up too many yellow cards.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; James, Lavia; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Delap

Unavailable: Moises Caicedo (Suspended)

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Palmeiras vs Chelsea prediction

Palmeiras have been very strong under Abel Ferreira for the last few years, and they have been difficult to beat and score against in this tournament, too. After an unbeaten group stage campaign, Palmeiras then edged past compatriots Botafogo by a goal to nil after extra-time in the Round of 16, courtesy of a Paulinho winner.

They now face a Chelsea side that haven’t been convincing at pretty much any stage in this competition, but they did eventually overcome Benfica by four goals to one after extra-time in the Round of 16, following a lengthy delay due to a weather suspension. They are continuing to spend on players off the field.

This was the final of the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final, with Chelsea edging past Palmeiras, and a similar result would appear likely given the absentees in Palmeiras’ defence.

Palmeiras vs Chelsea tip: Chelsea to win & under 3.5 goals