The match marks the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at the MetLife Stadium in New York. Each team will compete against the other three teams in their group once, with the top two teams advancing to the round of 16. Brazilian side Fluminense will face Germany’s Borussia Dortmund.
Key Facts
- Fluminense are on a six-match unbeaten run, scoring in all fixtures.
- Borussia Dortmund have won six consecutive matches, scoring three or four goals in each.
- Dortmund's last official game took place on 17 May.
- Fluminense's domestic league match against Ceará, scheduled for 11 June, was postponed.
Betting Tip: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund
It is clear that Borussia Dortmund are the favourites in this encounter. They are the superior team and will likely dictate the terms of the match. Although they have not played a competitive game in about a month, their attacking quality is too significant to overlook. Therefore, we predict Borussia Dortmund to win, along with over 1.5 goals in the match.
- Betting tip: Borussia Dortmund win + Over 1.5 goals
- Odds: 1.75
- Stake: 5
Fluminense
Fluminense approaches this game with a positive outlook. Alongside Borussia Dortmund, they are among the favourites to progress to the round of 16. The Sundowns and Ulsan are teams that do not quite match their level.
Therefore, even if Fluminense were to lose to Dortmund, it would not spell disaster; winning their other two matches would still see them through, placing control of their fate firmly in their hands.
Entering the competition in good form, Fluminense have not suffered a defeat in their last six matches, winning five and drawing one. Their most recent domestic league game against Ceará was postponed to avoid overburdening players ahead of this competition.
However, the odds are heavily stacked against them in the encounter with Dortmund. The difference in talent and overall quality is striking, making it difficult to envision a scenario where this disparity does not manifest on the pitch. Nevertheless, the Brazilians will undoubtedly put up a fight, as they always do.
Borussia Dortmund
There is no doubt that Borussia Dortmund are the clear favourites for top spot in the group. They need to avoid defeat against Fluminense to secure this position, something that seems highly probable.
The Germans finished their domestic league season in tremendous form, winning six consecutive games and scoring at least three goals in each of these encounters.
Naturally, they harbour significant ambitions for this competition, as do virtually all European teams in the FIFA Club World Cup. They aim to advance as far as possible and even challenge for the trophy.
Dortmund are certainly capable of winning all three matches, and, when assessing the other three competitors in the group, this appears to be the most likely scenario. Of course, this will need to be demonstrated on the pitch, and Dortmund will have to earn their victories.
