Espérance vs Chelsea: Club World Cup Prediction (25.06.2025)

On June 25, 2025, at 08:00 WIB, Espérance and Chelsea will face off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in the third round of the group stage of the Club World Cup. Both teams still have a chance to reach the playoffs. However, the Premier League representatives are considered the favorites by bookmakers. Let’s review the current form of both sides and provide a match prediction.

Espérance

Surprisingly, the African representatives are still in the race for a playoff spot, despite pre-tournament skepticism. Before the competition began, Espérance from Tunisia were seen as clear underdogs in the group, but the team has proven the doubters wrong.

In the first round, they lost to Brazilian giants Flamengo 0–2. Flamengo have already secured their place in the next round. However, in the second match, Espérance showed character and discipline by earning a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Los Angeles FC. The game was tight and low on chances, but the Tunisians capitalized on their opportunity. Now, Espérance have the same number of points as Chelsea. However, a draw is not enough — they must win to advance.

Chelsea

Chelsea have looked rather unconvincing at the Club World Cup. It seems the London club either did not prepare properly for the tournament or are treating it more like a series of friendly matches. Underestimating opponents might also be a factor.

In the opening match, Chelsea managed to beat Los Angeles FC based on individual class, but the second match exposed serious issues. Flamengo dominated throughout and secured a deserved 3–1 victory, leaving Chelsea with few chances. As a result, Chelsea’s playoff hopes are still uncertain. While Espérance may not appear to be a serious threat on paper, after the recent loss, it’s unlikely the Blues will allow themselves to relax again. This time, they are expected to approach the game with full focus.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between these two clubs. This will be their first official encounter.

Prediction

In the Espérance vs Chelsea match, we predict a win for the English side. Chelsea clearly have superior quality in their squad. Considering the gap in team level and their strong motivation to bounce back, the Londoners are expected to take the game seriously from the first whistle. We suggest betting on Chelsea to win with a –1.5 handicap at odds of 1.95.