Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea FC, Club World Cup 2025 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea FC — Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Esperance de Tunis 3 games · 3 pts (2025/25)
- Chelsea FC 3 games · 6 pts (2025/25)
Match Details
- Referee Yael Falcon
20 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | FC Porto | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Al Ahly SC | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Botafogo FR | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | FC Bayern München | 3 | 6 |
| 11 | CA Boca Juniors | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | Auckland City FC | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | CR Flamengo | 3 | 7 |
| 14 | Chelsea FC | 3 | 6 |
| 15 | Esperance de Tunis | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Internazionale Milano | 3 | 7 |
| 18 | CF Monterrey | 3 | 5 |
| 19 | CA River Plate | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Fluminense FC | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Ulsan HD FC | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Manchester City FC | 3 | 9 |
| 26 | Juventus FC | 3 | 6 |
| 27 | Al Ain FC | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | Wydad AC | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | Real Madrid CF | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Al Hilal | 3 | 5 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 4 |
| 32 | CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Chelsea FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jun | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jun | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Esperance de Tunis | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jun | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 May | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 May | Manchester United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Esperance de Tunis | Chelsea FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #14 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 6 |
| 5 | Conceded | 3 |
| -4 | GD | +3 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Esperance de Tunis this season
Esperance de Tunis this season
57%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Esperance de Tunis are 15th (3 pts). Chelsea FC are 14th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Esperance de Tunis
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Cole Palmer | 3 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 3 G | |
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | |
| Enzo Fernandez | 1 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Esperance de Tunis and Chelsea FC get this one started.
- 5' Benoit Badiashile has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Chelsea FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Chelsea FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Enzo Maresca might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Time for substitution for Esperance de Tunis. Elias Mokwana is replaced by Mohamed Derbali.
- 48' What a moment for Tosin Adarabioyo! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 50' Assisted by Enzo Fernandez with the perfectly-timed delivery and Liam Delap makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 55' Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 56' Another change for Esperance de Tunis made on 56 minute. Achref Jebri leaves to be changed by Rodrigo Rodrigues.
- 59' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Delap departs to be replaced by Marc Guiu.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Esperance de Tunis side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' Tyrique George is replacing Noni Madueke for the Chelsea FC side.
- 68' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 68 minute. Enzo Fernandez leaves to be changed by Andrey Santos.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Raed Bouchniba. He replaces Khalil Guenichi on 72 minute.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 82' Mamadou Sarr has so much to prove this time. He replaces Malo Gusto on 82 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in Esperance de Tunis team. Yan Sasse is replaced by Chiheb Jebali on 83 minute.
- 87' Mohamed Derbali was booked on 87.
- 90' Esperance de Tunis player sees a card in front of him.
- With this win, Chelsea FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Esperance de Tunis Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 5
- 15
- 20
- 2
- 10
- 14
- 21
- 38
- 19
- 24
Bench
- 1
- 26
- 13
- 22
- 35
- 6
- 4
- 8
- 12
- 9
- 36
- 39
Coach
Wassim Nawara
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 18
-
8
Enzo Fernandez ↓ Andrey Santos 68'
- 22
-
9
Liam Delap ↓ Marc Guiu 59'
-
27
Malo Gusto ↓ Mamadou Sarr 82'
- 12
-
11
Noni Madueke ↓ Tyrique George 67'
- 5
-
45
Romeo Lavia ↓ Dario Essugo 59'
- 34
Bench
- 23
- 24
- 3
- 7
- 1
- 10
- 25
-
14
Dario Essugo ↑ 59'
- 6
-
17
Andrey Santos ↑ 68'
- 39
-
19
Mamadou Sarr ↑ 82'
-
38
Marc Guiu ↑ 59'
-
32
Tyrique George ↑ 67'
- 30
Coach
Enzo Maresca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tosin Adarabioyo | 1 |
| Liam Delap | 1 |
| Tyrique George | 1 |
Head to Head
Esperance de Tunis Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.32
Esperance de Tunis xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.39
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 75% + Chelsea FC to win 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Esperance de Tunis or Draw
31%
Draw or Chelsea FC
88%
Esperance de Tunis or Chelsea FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
18.8%
0 – 1
16.1%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 4
8.6%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
5.3%
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 5
4.2%
1 – 4
3%
0 – 6
1.8%
1 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Esperance de Tunis
| Handicap | Esperance de Tunis covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 2% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| +1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +2 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| +2.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
Clean Sheet
Esperance de Tunis keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
73%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

