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Pre-match review
Dortmund will begin their journey at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by facing Brazilian representative Fluminense at MetLife Stadium at 11:00 tonight (Vietnam time).
Fluminense are no strangers to this tournament. They reached the final of the 2023 Club World Cup but lost 0-4 to Manchester City.
This time, the “Tricolor” came to the US in a fairly stable form. They are currently ranked 6th in the Brazilian National Championship with 20 points, after defeating Internacional 2-0 on June 2.
It is worth noting that Fluminense's scoring ability is showing signs of improvement. In just the last 4 matches, they have scored 10 goals, equal to the total number of goals in the previous 9 matches combined. The Brazilian team has scored at least 2 goals in 6 of the last 7 matches, and in all 4 of the last matches, they have scored in the first half.
Fluminense’s defense also provides peace of mind. Coach Renato Gaúcho’s team has kept a clean sheet in the last 2 matches and is on a 6-match unbeaten streak (5 wins, 1 draw). This achievement shows clear stability compared to the previous 7-match streak where they only won 2, drew 2 and lost 3.
As for Dortmund, although this is their first time participating in the FIFA Club World Cup, the German team is still highly rated. They received a place to participate thanks to their good performance in the last 4 seasons in the Champions League, notably reaching the final of the 2023/24 season.
Last season in the Bundesliga, Dortmund finished in 4th place with 57 points and qualified for the Champions League. Much of the credit goes to coach Niko Kovac – who took over from Nuri Sahin in January, when Dortmund were still struggling in 11th place in the rankings.
Under Kovac's leadership, Dortmund made a strong breakthrough with a series of 6 consecutive wins, remaining unbeaten in the last 7 rounds of the season.
Dortmund's attack is in great form. They have scored a total of 20 goals in just their last 6 matches, and have scored at least 2 times in 10 of their last 12 matches. However, the concern is still in the defense as the team has conceded 13 goals in their last 8 matches.
The clash between two technically gifted teams - one from Europe, one from South America - promises to be a goal-fest, especially as both are in impressive form and have many outstanding attacking players.
Form, head-to-head history
The two teams have never met before.
In the last 5 matches, Fluminense won 4 and drew 1; scored 11 goals, conceded 3 goals. Meanwhile, Dortmund won all 5 recent matches, scored 17 goals and conceded 6 goals.
Force information
Fluminense will be led by former Chelsea star Thiago Silva, who is likely to continue to partner Juan Freytes in central defence as in the last match.
The midfield could consist of a trio of Thiago Santos, Nonato and Matheus Martinelli.
Up front, Everaldo is likely to play as a striker, supported by two wingers Jhon Arias and Kevin Serna.
For Dortmund, with Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck injured, their defence could consist of Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini,
In midfield will be the duo Felix Nmecha and Marcel Sabitzer, who played regularly together in the 2024/25 season.
Up front, Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi can play as attacking midfielders to support striker Serhou Guirassy.
Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Fluminense (4-3-3): Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Nonato, Santos, Martinelli; Arias, Everaldo, Serna
Score prediction: Dortmund 3-2 Fluminense
Source: https://tienphong.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-dortmund-vs-fluminense-23h00-ngay-176-ruc-lua-tan-cong-post1751941.tpo
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