The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is at a crucial juncture as Esperance Sportive de Tunis faces Chelsea in a must-win Group D clash on Wednesday, June 25, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.

With progression on the line, Chelsea need only a draw to reach the Round of 16, while Esperance, riding momentum, must secure victory to leapfrog their opponents and stay alive.

🔴 Esperance Attempt One Last Hail Mary | Home Win = 11.74💵

Tunisia’s champions responded to a 2‑0 loss to Flamengo by rebounding with a 1‑0 win over LAFC, demonstrating their defensive solidity and mental fortitude under coach Maher Kanzari.

Despite missing key striker Youcef Belaili to suspension, their form since April—just one defeat—is a foundation they hope to build on coming into this crucial encounter.

⚪ Chelsea Look to Close Qualification | Away Draw = 1.28💵

The Blues began with a 2‑0 victory over LAFC but stumbled 3‑1 against Flamengo, leaving qualification hanging by a thread.

Without suspended forward Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap is expected to spearhead the attack alongside Pedro Neto, with manager Enzo Maresca signalling intent to “give it our best”.

🗝️ Key Players & Team News 📰

• Esperance: Typically retains the same line-up after beating LAFC. Expect attacking threats from Elias Mokwana and Rodrigo Rodrigues, albeit missing Belaili.

• Chelsea: Play without Jackson. Neto remains in form, while Delap is set to start. Tactical tweaks expected—Reece James could return at right-back to accommodate Noni Madueke.

🔢 Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 6.02💵

• ES Tunis have lost only once since April, winning three of four matches, showing rising form. | Specials Market: Over & GG/NG (Over 2.5 & Yes) = 2.60

• Chelsea can progress with a draw due to superior goal difference—two defeats would spark serious questions. | Specials Market: 1x2 & O/U (Away & Over 2.5) = 1.81

📊 Team Form & Predicted Line‑ups 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

📈 Esperance de Tunis (D W W W L W):

Probable XI:  Ben Said; Ben Ali, Tougai, Meriah, Ben Hamida; Mokwana, Guenichi, Ogbelu, Konate; Belaili (suspended), Rodrigues.

📈 Chelsea (W L W W L W):

Probable XI:  Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; James, Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Delap.

This encounter is a high-stakes showdown. Esperance bring African discipline and recent upswing, while Chelsea have the depth and urgency to silence critics.

Expect tactical tension, key battles on the wings, and one moment to decide it all.

🔗 You can check out the ES Tunis vs Chelsea game here on MSport.

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