Score prediction: 'Defeating' PSG, Chelsea wins FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Despite being underestimated, Chelsea is expected to create a surprise against PSG to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG and Chelsea promise to create a surprising match - Photo: FIFA

Chelsea will face PSG in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at 2am on July 14.

There is no denying that PSG entered the final as a true "destroyer". Coach Luis Enrique and his team had a dream season when they defeated the biggest names in European football such as Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal and "crushed" Inter Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League.

At the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, they continued to show their formidable strength when they defeated Bayern Munich and especially beat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.

Bookmakers also give PSG a handicap of 1 goal for the whole match (0.25 in the first half). Meanwhile, the over/under for the whole match is 3 goals (1.25 in the first half).

With the versatile attacking trio of Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and a classy midfield, PSG is considered a perfect attacking machine. However, the confidence and all-out attacking style can be a double-edged sword.

Furthermore, according to the latest information, coach Luis Enrique continues to be without the services of important central defender Willian Pacho and defender Lucas Hernandez due to suspension.

The absence of these two key players in defence will certainly be a big hole for Chelsea to exploit.

Being underestimated in a final is not uncommon for Chelsea. History has proven that “The Blues” are most dangerous when considered the underdog.

In the past, the mighty Barca with the magical tiki-taka style of play of coach Pep Guardiola was defeated by Chelsea in the semi-finals of the 2012 Champions League. Bayern Munich with home field advantage also had to watch the London representative lift the European Cup in 2012.

Most recently, Man City in the 2020-2021 season fell in the Champions League final against Chelsea just because of one moment.

So it’s too early to say anything. Chelsea under coach Enzo Maresca have shown grit and pragmatism. Their journey to the final may not be as explosive as PSG’s. But “The Blues” always know how to achieve the ultimate goal.

The return of key players such as captain Reece James, centre-back Levi Colwill and midfielder Moises Caicedo brings balance and solidity to all three lines.

Up front, rookie Pedro is in extremely good form, combined with the creativity of Cole Palmer and the speed of Neto, Chelsea is fully capable of punishing the mistakes of PSG's patchwork defense.

Chelsea are expected to create a shock in the final - Photo: REUTERS

Head-to-head history is slightly in favor of the French team when they won 3 times, drew 3 and lost 2 in 8 confrontations.

PSG may be the team that dominates the ball, but Chelsea with their defensive counter-attacking style will have plenty of chances.

Both teams scoring is a very likely scenario given PSG's devastating attack and the English representative's sharp counter-attacking ability.

Chelsea may be on the back foot for most of the game, but with just one moment of brilliance from their stars, they could create an earthquake.

Expected lineup:

Chelsea : Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Palmer, Caicedo, Enzo; Nkunku, Pedro, Neto.

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

Prediction: Chelsea to beat PSG 2-1 (in 90 minutes).

THANH DINH

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