Flamengo vs Esperance prediction 17.06.2025 | FIFA Club World Cup

• Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
• Date: 17/06/2025
• KO: 02:00 UK / 03:00 CEST
• Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

FIFA Club World Cup action moves to Philadelphia this week as Flamengo takes on Tunisian opponents Esperance at Lincoln Financial Field. 

Flamengo vs Esperance Betting Tips - Flamengo AH -1 to Win

An in-form Flamengo will be out to make a winning start to their FIFA Club World Cup campaign when they take on Esperance on Tuesday morning. 

Filipe Luis's men arrive in the US in hot-form after a crushing 5:0 win against Fortaleza earlier this month. The Brazilians now come into their FIFA Club World Cup opener as firm favourites, not just because of their name, but their form and firepower. 

Backed by serious financial muscle and a squad stacked with top-level talent, the Rio giants have already bagged 24 goals in 11 league games this season - more than any Flamengo side at this stage since 2008.

Under Filipe Luís, the Mengão have adopted an aggressive, high-pressing approach that should make them too strong for their Tunisian opponents. Considering their history in this competition which includes three Copa Libertadores titles, including two since 201 and their impressive form in Brazil’s Serie A, Flamengo have both the quality and confidence to get the job done in Philadelphia. 

Esperance have enjoyed some fine form domestically, picking up victories in nine of their last ten matches. 

The Tunisian champions earned their spot in the tournament through Africa’s four-year ranking, but history suggests they may struggle at this level. In three previous Club World Cup appearances, they've managed just one win from six fixtures. 

With limited experience against elite opposition and drawn into a tough Group D, the Tunisian side comes into this clash as clear underdogs. 

Ultimately, Flamengo’s quality, form, and firepower should see the Brazilians claim a comfortable win in Philadelphia.