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- Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
- Date: Saturday, 21nd, June 2025
- Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
On Sunday, Fluminense will battle Ulsan HD at MetLife Stadium in matchday two of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, hoping to move into the top two in Group F.
Despite looking more threatening and inventive in the final third, Fluminense couldn't find a way past Borussia Dortmund's resilient backline to kick off their 2025 CWC journey with a dull goalless draw, though their efforts ensured that all Brazilian representatives avoided opening-day setback.
Unlike the rest of Group F, Ulsan Hyundai were the only side to walk away empty-handed on the opening day of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, having suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to South African heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns, which leaves them rooted to the foot of the table and desperate to bounce back in matchday two.
Fluminense vs Ulsan Hyundai Betting Tips : FLU & UNDER 2.5
A well-earned point in a monotonous goalless contest against Borussia Dortmund brought Fluminense's hot four-game winning run to a halt, but the Brazilian outfit will be eager to regroup and reignite their push for a top-two finish with a statement response. More importantly, the Flu have tightened up and turned their backline into a tough wall to breach in recent outings, which was best showcased against Dortmund's prolific attack, which they kept at bay to stretch their run of clean sheets to three on the bounce across all competitions. Renato Gaucho and his squad seem well-positioned to claim their first victory of the campaign as their opponents Ulsan Hyundai have shown complete helplessness since joining the FIFA Club World Cup, maintaining a 100% losing record after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Even worse, the Asian Tigers are heading into matchday two of the Club World Cup on a low after being stuck in an ugly three-game winless streak including back-to-back defeats, so a well-drilled Fluminense could capitalize on all the momentum in their favor and take a crucial step toward advancing to the last-16 stage. While Flu’s victory shouldn’t really be in doubt, we expect the Brazilian side to shine defensively by shutting down all attacking threats from their Asian opponents and doing just enough going forward to secure the three points.
Fluminense team news
It’s highly likely that Flu boss Renato Gaucho will stick with the exact same eleven that completely shut down Dortmund in the goalless opener and earned a valuable point.
Otavio and Yeferson Soteldo remain in the recovery room with issues that are close to being resolved, but the pair are still expected to miss the remainder of this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.
Last matches of Fluminense
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Fluminense
0 : 0
Borussia Dortmund
FIFA Club World Cup
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Fluminense
2 : 0
Once Caldas
Copa Sudamericana
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Gualberto Villarroel SJ
1 : 0
Fluminense
Copa Sudamericana
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Fluminense
1 : 0
Aparecidense
Copa do Brasil
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Botafogo
2 : 0
Fluminense
Serie A
Fluminense lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fábio
Defenders
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6
Renê
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22
Juan Pablo Freytes
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3
Thiago Silva
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2
Samuel Xavier
Midfielders
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8
Martinelli
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35
Hércules
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16
Nonato
Forwards
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17
Agustín Canobbio
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9
Everaldo
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21
Jhon Arias
Ulsan Hyundai team news
Not only did Ulsan HD suffer a losing start to their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, but they also lost Myung-Guan Seo to injury late in the match against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Winter signing Sang-woo Kang is expected to slot into the defensive five, likely serving as the only enforced change for coach Pan-gon Kim.
Last matches of Ulsan Hyundai
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Jeonbuk
3 : 1
Ulsan Hyundai
K League 1
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Gwangju FC
1 : 1
Ulsan Hyundai
K League 1
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Ulsan Hyundai
3 : 2
Sangju Sangmu
K League 1
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Gangwon
1 : 1
Ulsan Hyundai
K League 1
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Ulsan Hyundai
3 : 0
Incheon
Korean Cup
Ulsan Hyundai lineup
Goalkeeper
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21
Hyeon-woo Jo
Defenders
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17
Gustav Ludwigson
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10
Young-gwon Kim
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66
Milosz Trojak
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13
Sang-woo Kang
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11
Won-sang Um
Midfielders
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27
Chung-yong Lee
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6
Darijan Bojanic
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5
Woo-young Jung
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7
Seung-beom Ko
Forwards
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97
Erick Farias
3 Reasons why we expect Flu & Under 2.5
- Fluminense have kept a clean sheet in three consecutive matches across all competitions.
- Five of Fluminense’s last seven matches have seen a maximum of two goals.
- Ulsan HD have not scored more than one goal in each of their previous three competitive matches.
Main prediction Fluminense - Ulsan Hyundai
Under 2.5 goals
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Fluminense & Ulsan Hyundai current standing in FIFA Club World Cup
Group F | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
2 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
3 | Fluminense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Ulsan HD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |