Borussia Dortmund vs Fluminense FC: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
Rabat – Another fiery match as part of the FIFA Club World Cup is taking place tonight, with Germany's Borussia Dortmund taking on Brazil's Fluminense in New Jersey.
The 82,000-seat MetLife Stadium will host the showdown between two football powerhouses as part of Group F's long-awaited fixture.
With two of the world's most passionate fan bases, Borussia's legendary Yellow Wall energy and Brazil's electrifying ultras promise a terrific atmosphere at the New York Jets home.
Kick-off is set at 5 p.m. Morocco time (GMT +1), with the game streaming live on DAZN for free across the globe.
Fluminense legend and head coach Renato Gaúcho is set to face a German side for the first time in the club's international history, marking a high-stakes clash in their opening round of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite boasting a World Cup semi-finalist and European champion , Thiago Silva, Fluminense's defense remains relatively weak, showing major cracks. Still, they conceded fewer goals per match last season than Dortmund.
Dortmund's relentless frontline, averaging 2 goals per game over the last year, poses a serious threat to the Brazilians' backline. With momentum on their side, Dortmund are widely expected to dominate their American debut.
Borussia Dortmund's drop from nearly clinching the Bundesliga title in 2022-2023 to finishing fourth in the 2024/2025 season has raised major concerns at the club. With only 26 wins in 50 matches across all competitions and a heavy loss in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against FC Barcelona, signs of decline are undeniable.
In response, Dortmund appointed Niko Kovac as their new manager to spark a new era of major upgrades. While Jobe Bellingham will not start this afternoon, his arrival signals the club's intent to dominate the tournament.
Football experts tip Borussia to top Group F, with South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns finishing second, leaving Fluminense's knockout hopes hanging by a thread.
Predicted lineups:
Both teams head into today's clash with injury concerns hanging over their starting elevens. Six regular starters are confirmed out, with three more doubtful, putting pressure on tactical adaptability.
Topping Borussia's injury list are European champion Emre Can, alongside Nico Schlotterbeck, leaving Dortmund's defensive line noticeably vulnerable.
Niko Kovac is then expected to start Gregor Kobel in goal in a 3-4-2-1 formation, alongside Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini on the defensive line. Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson will run the midfield. Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi on the wings, leaving Serhou Guirassy to lead the attack.
Fluminense face a midfield crisis of their own, with five key players either sidelined or questionable for today's opener, leaving Renato Gaúcho with major setbacks and limited options
The coach is then likely to start Fábio in goal, alongside Gabriel Fuentes, Juan Freytes, Thiago Silva, and Samuel Xavier in defense. Nonato, Matheus Martinelli, Kevin Serna, Ganso, and John Arias fill the team's gaps in midfield, with Everaldo leading their attack.
Score prediction:
Football analysts expect a strong start for the German giants with Borussia tipped to claim a 2-1 victory over its Brazilian counterpart. Both teams are likely to find the net, scoring at least two goals.
MWN, however, forecasts a more dominant outcome with no goals from Fluminense, leaving the Brazilians with a 2-0 defeat. Tags: FIFA Club World Cup
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