History is on the line at the 82,000-capacity MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain( PSG) lock horns in Sunday’s Club World Cup final.
The Premier League outfit are aiming to become the first English side to win the tournament twice, following their 2021 triumph.
PSG, meanwhile, could seal a historic quadruple after already lifting Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Champions League titles this season.
Form Guide and Route to the Final
Chelsea have impressed under Enzo Maresca, winning six of their seven matches in the tournament.
They eased past Fluminense in the semi-finals and, while efficient, have faced a relatively favourable draw meeting just one European side en route to the final.
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In contrast, PSG have bulldozed their way to the final with ruthless efficiency.
After a statement 4–0 win over Atletico Madrid in their opener, Luis Enrique’s men went on to dismantle Bayern Munich and Real Madrid by an aggregate scoreline of 10–0.
Their only blemish was a surprise group-stage defeat to Botafogo.
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The French giants have registered six clean sheets in seven games and scored a joint-high 14 goals—posting a tournament-high xG of 16.02.
Betting Odds
The odds paint a clear picture:
PSG to win in 90 mins – 3/5
Chelsea to win in 90 mins – 4/1
Draw – 3/1
PSG enter the clash as strong favourites, and with good reason. Their dominance over Europe’s elite including a 5–0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions League final suggests they are operating on a different level.
Ones to Watch: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
If goals are to come from PSG, expect Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to be at the heart of the action.
The Georgian winger, 24, has been electric in this tournament. He leads all players for shots (19) and touches in the opposition box (43).
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Though he has just one goal to show for his efforts at the Club World Cup, his attacking threat is constant and could prove decisive in the final.
Prediction
Chelsea have exceeded expectations and deserve credit for reaching this stage.
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But they haven’t faced a team quite like PSG, whose pace, technical brilliance, and tactical maturity have overwhelmed world-class opponents with ease.
Prediction: PSG 3-1 Chelsea
Best Bets
PSG to Win and Over 2.5 Goals – Strong value given recent form
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Anytime Goalscorer. A likely focal point in attack
Both Teams to Score: Yes – Chelsea’s attacking patterns may yield something
