Comments and predictions for Dortmund vs Fluminense: Sweeping away South American hopes
The match between Dortmund vs Fluminense FIFA Club World Cup takes place at 11:00 p.m. on June 17. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Dortmund vs Fluminense team information
Dortmund enter the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a few losses in terms of personnel. They will be without the services of three important players: Emre Can, Salih Ozcan and center-back Nico Schlotterbeck due to injury. However, the black and yellow team still received good news when young recruit Jobe Bellingham was registered for the tournament, although it is likely that this player will be on the bench for the match against Fluminense.
On the Brazilian side, Fluminense also has a notable addition when veteran center-back Thiago Silva - former Chelsea star - has recovered from injury in time to join the starting lineup. Silva's return will be an important support for Fluminense's defense in the challenging encounter with Dortmund.
Latest expected lineup Dortmund vs Fluminense
Dortmund (3-4-2-1):Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Gross, Sabitzer, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy.
Fluminense (4-3-3):Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Hercules, Martinelli, Ganso; Arias, Cano, Serna.
Latest football commentary Dortmund vs Fluminense
Dortmund and Fluminense will open Group F of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a highly anticipated clash at MetLife Stadium (USA) at 11:00 p.m. on June 17. This is the first time the two teams have met, and both teams have brought impressive performances to the tournament. However, the balance of power is tilted heavily towards the European representatives.
Dortmund are in extremely impressive form. They have won all 6 of their most recent matches in all competitions, scoring 3 or more goals in all of them. This not only reflects their outstanding attacking performance but also shows the high stability in the tactical system of coach Edin Terzić. The brightest star in their attack is Serhou Guirassy - who finished the 2024/25 Bundesliga season with 21 goals, just one goal behind the Golden Boot. Guirassy once made the whole of Europe admire when he scored a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League, contributing greatly to bringing Dortmund to the quarter-finals of this prestigious tournament.
Meanwhile, Fluminense also showed serious preparation for the tournament when they were unbeaten in their last 6 matches, including 5 wins. However, those statistics were somewhat overshadowed by the lack of stability in the way they played. The Brazilian team often plays improvisationally, relying heavily on personal inspiration, especially from veterans like Ganso or Thiago Silva. Defense is still the biggest concern for the South American team, as mainstay center-back Silva has turned 40 this year and can no longer maintain the same speed and ability to turn around as before. Against a Dortmund team with a fast and effective attack, the aging of the defense can completely become a fatal weakness.
In terms of playing style, Dortmund have a more balanced squad and clear tactical depth. With a 3-4-2-1 formation running smoothly, they are able to control the game from the middle, exploit the flanks thanks to the speed of the wingers and make the most of Guirassy's sharp finishing ability. In contrast, Fluminense, despite having many experienced attacking stars, will need to make a great effort to gain control of the ball as well as ensure solidity in the back line.
On the mental front, Dortmund are in a state of high excitement and carry great expectations from European fans. Meanwhile, Fluminense, despite reaching the final of the 2023 Club World Cup, showed clear limits when losing 0-4 to Man City - a testament to the gap in level between South American and European football at the moment.
In short, Dortmund has many advantages to win all 3 points. The superiority in form, force, tactical organization and outstanding individuals makes the German team much more highly regarded. The match will most likely take place with the game leaning towards Dortmund and end with a clear victory for the Bundesliga representative.
Latest Dortmund vs Fluminense score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Dortmund vs Fluminenseas follows:
- Sportsmole:Dortmund 2-0 Fluminense
- WhoScore:Dortmund 3-0 Fluminense
- Our newspaper predicts:Dortmund 3-1 Fluminense
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