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Preview of all four quarter-final matches in the Club World Cup

Preview of all four quarter-final matches in the Club World Cup

- Fluminense are currently on a streak of 10 games without losing
- Paris Saint-Germain have emerged victorious in eight of their last nine matches
- Real Madrid have scored two goals or more in eight of their past 10 games

Chelsea is the only remaining Premier League team in the Club World Cup, and they will be aiming to advance to the semi-finals when they face Brazilian side Palmeiras in Philadelphia.

Al Hilal will look to capitalize on their impressive victory against Manchester City as they face Fluminense, the winners of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.

Additionally, two high-profile all-European clashes are set to take place in the lower half of the draw, with Paris Saint-Germain meeting Bayern Munich and Real Madrid taking on Borussia Dortmund.

Fluminense vs Al Hilal (Friday, 8:00pm)

Brazilian teams have shown strong performances at the Club World Cup, and this trend could continue in the match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando.

An evenly matched game is anticipated, with Al Hilal slightly favored by the markets following their surprising 4-3 victory over Manchester City in the last round.

The Saudi team also held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in their first match of the tournament, showing composure on the big stage.

Similarly, Fluminense impressed with a 2-0 win against Inter Milan in their last-16 encounter, keeping three clean sheets in four games, which could give them an advantage.

Score prediction: Fluminense 1-0 Al Hilal

Palmeiras vs Chelsea (Saturday, 2:00am)

Chelsea secured the second spot in Group D, and they are expected to perform better against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals after their learning experience against Flamengo.

The Blues displayed strong fitness levels in their 4-1 victory over Benfica, scoring a total of 10 goals in the tournament so far, which might prove challenging for Palmeiras, the lowest scorers among the remaining teams with 5 goals.

Score prediction: Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea

Enzo Maresca will aim to help Chelsea beat Palmeiras and make it to the Club World Cup semi-finals.
Enzo Maresca will aim to help Chelsea beat Palmeiras and make it to the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich (Saturday, 5:00pm)

Paris Saint-Germain are displaying confidence in their gameplay and are favored to defeat Bayern Munich in Atlanta, maintaining their dreams of winning both the Champions League and the Club World Cup.

The Parisians dominated Inter Miami with four goals in the first half, showcasing their fluid style of football that could trouble Bayern, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in three recent matches.

Score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Bayern Munich

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, 9:00pm)

Real Madrid has made a positive impression under Xabi Alonso and is expected to secure a comfortable win against Borussia Dortmund at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Kylian Mbappe's return to fitness is a concern for Dortmund, who allowed 14 shots in their less convincing 2-1 victory over Monterrey.

Score prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund