The Matchday 2 encounter of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Fluminense (Brazil) and Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) will be held on June 22 at MetLife Stadium in New York, USA. Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Fluminense
The Brazilians shared the points with Borussia Dortmund in the first round (0-0). Despite not generating enough xG to score, Renato Gaucho's side looked more convincing than their opponents. Notably, Fluminense drew for the first time in their last eight official international matches (5 wins, 2 losses). However, the team has failed to score in two consecutive matches, a situation last seen in the Copa Libertadores two years ago. With one point, the South Americans are mid-table in Group F.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 10 of Fluminense's last 11 matches in the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup.
- The team has conceded in 5 of their last 7 games in these tournaments.
- The Brazilians have not scored in the first half in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Fluminense (4-4-2)
Fabio – Juan Pablo Freitas, Rene Rodrigues, Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva – Mateus Lima, Nonato, John Arias, Hercules Pereira – Everaldo Stum, Agustin Canobbio.
Ulsan Hyundai
The Koreans lost 0-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the first round. It's worth noting that Ulsan has lost all five of their Club World Cup matches, but this was the first time they failed to score. The club is the only team in Group F without points, placing them at the bottom of the group standings. Additionally, the Koreans have conceded in nine consecutive official international matches.
- Ulsan Hyundai has lost 8 of their last 9 matches in the AFC Champions League and the Club World Cup.
- The team conceded first in their last 9 games in these tournaments.
- The Koreans have not scored in the second half in 9 of their last 11 matches in the AFC Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Ulsan Hyundai (4-4-2)
Jo Hyeon-woo – Kim Young-gwon, Gustav Ludwigson, Myeong-gwan Seo, Milos Trojak – Darijan Bojanic, Jung Woo-young, Ko Seung-beom, Lee Cheong-yong – Eric Samuel, Um Won-sang.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 16 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction: Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai
After the first round, the Brazilians left the most positive impression in Group F. Renato Gaucho's team deserved a win against Dortmund, but Gregor Kobel was determined to prevent that outcome. Meanwhile, the Koreans lost to Mamelodi, although the South Africans are roughly equal in class to Ulsan. Now the Asians face a much stronger opponent, and Kim Pan-gon's side has been struggling internationally, with 8 losses in their last 9 matches.
Fluminense couldn't break down Borussia's defense, but I am confident it will be easier against the Koreans. Ulsan's defense has been weak, conceding in 9 consecutive matches in the AFC Champions League and the Club World Cup. In 6 of those matches, Kim Pan-gon's team conceded at least two goals. The nominal hosts of this match, on the other hand, have been scoring consistently, so I believe the opponent's defensive issues will help the Brazilians secure three points.
My prediction: Fluminense to win and Total over 1.5 goals
