Palmeiras vs Chelsea 9/4 Bet Builder – Mark O’Haire
However, it’s unlikely to be straightforward. The West Londoners faced a tough and taxing showdown against Benfica to reach this stage of the competition and have already been turned over by Brazilian opponents Flamengo in the group-stage.
Palmeiras remain unbeaten at the Club World Cup and overcame Copa Libertadores and Brazilian champions Botafogo in the last-16. What’s more, Brazilian clubs have now triumphed three times against European opposition at this summer’s tournament and shouldn’t be taken lightly at Lincoln Financial Field.
Unfortunately for the underdogs, captain Gustavo Gomez will be missing through suspension, along with Joaquin Piquerez.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea – Sat 05 July, 02:00
Match Goals –
Under 3.5
BET NOWPalmeiras have proven a tough nut to crack under Abel Ferreira. The Verdao’s extra-time success over Botafogo saw the side keep their 10th clean sheet across their past 14 matches in all competitions, whilst only three of their last 18 dates have delivered four strikes or more. Three of Chelsea’s four CWC contests have seen Under 3.5 Goals bank.
Team Stats –
Chelsea over 3.5
shots on target
BET NOWChelsea fired in five first-half shots on-target against Benfica in their Club World Cup last-16 showdown and the Blues have reached our target of four in each of their outings in the competition this summer. Palmeiras faced five against Porto in their tournament opener and a similar haul could be in the offing here for Chelsea.
Team Booking Points –
Palmeiras over 19.5
BET NOWA Club World Cup quarterfinal is a big deal for Palmeiras. The Sao Paolo club have brought an army of supporters to the USA and the Brazilian giants will do all they can to secure a final-four berth. The Verdao have collected multiple bookings in three of their four CWC clashes, whilst Chelsea have drawn 2+ cards in all four outings thus far.
Player Stats –
Estevao Almeida de Oliveira
2+ shots
BET NOWChelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on Estevao, not just because of the threat he poses to the Blues here, but also because he’ll join Enzo Marasca’s men after the tournament. No Palmeiras player has taken more shots at the Club World Cup, firing in 2+ in three of four dates, as well as hitting the 2+ threshold in 12 of his past 14 fixtures.
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