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Chelsea and Palmeiras will face off for a spot in the coveted semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

The game finally finished four hours and 38 minutes after kick off.

With two wins sandwiching a defeat in the group stages, Chelsea have performed well in spells but are yet to set this year’s tournament alight.

Enzo Maresca side’s one loss came at the hands of Brazilian opposition as they were run ragged by Flamengo in a game that also saw Nicolas Jackson sent-off.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Palmeiras vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 2am BST kick-off on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

The match will take place at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Where to watch Palmeiras vs Chelsea

Live stream: Viewers can watch the action live online via the DAZN website, which is free with a registration. Coverage will begin from 1am BST ahead of a 2am kickoff.

DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup and will show all 63 matches of the competition.

No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their 'Freemium' members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.

Live blog: Follow all the action right here with Standard Sport’s live blog!

Palmeiras vs Chelsea team news

Chelsea will be without star man Moises Caicedo due to suspension. In his absence, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia are expected to occupy the central positions.

Jackson is available again after suspension but Liam Delap is most favoured to lead the line and is expected to be supported by both Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto. New signing Joao Pedro is eligible to play following his move from Brighton.

Estevao is available to face the club he will join after the tournament. The wonderkid has been in scintillating form this tournament, earning two player of the match awards in Palmeiras’ first two fixtures.

Gustavo Gomez will also be unavailable after being sent-off in extra-time in the last 16.

New signing: Joao Pedro could go straight into the Chelsea squad against Palmeiras

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Palmeiras vs Chelsea prediction

As the sole remaining English representative, Chelsea seem to be finding their feet at the right time and are showing signs of being serious contenders.

Yes, they have already lost to Brazilian opponents in this competition and will be without their best midfielder in Caicedo, but they possess a superior attacking threat and so should prove to be too strong for Palmeiras.

Chelsea are favourites, but don’t expect the floodgates to open, as Palmeiras are expected to remain resolute.

Chelsea to win, 2-1

Head to head (h2h) history and results

This will be the second meeting between Palmeiras and Chelsea, with the Blues winning the final of the 2021 Club World Cup courtesy of a Kai Havertz’s 117th minute in extra-time to secure a 2-1 win.

Palmeiras wins: 0

Chelsea wins: 1

Draws: 0

Palmeiras vs Chelsea match odds

Palmeiras to win: 13/5

Chelsea to win: 5/6

Draw: 15/8

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).