The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Fluminense (Brazil) and Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) will take place on June 22 at the MetLife Stadium in New York, USA. Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Fluminense
In the first round, the Brazilians shared the spoils with Borussia Dortmund (0-0). Despite not generating enough xG to score, Renato Gaúcho's side looked more convincing overall. It's worth noting that this was Fluminense's first draw in their last eight official international matches (5 wins, 2 losses). 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 sit 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 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 Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Fluminense (4-4-2)
Fabio – Juan Pablo Freitas, Rene Rodriguez, 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. Notably, 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 any points, placing them at the bottom of the group standings. Additionally, the Koreans have conceded goals in 9 consecutive official international matches.
- Ulsan Hyundai has lost 8 of their last 9 matches in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.
- The team has 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 Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Ulsan Hyundai (4-4-2)
Jo Hyeon Woo – Kim Young Gwon, Gustav Ludwigson, Myung-kwan 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%.
Fluminense vs. Ulsan Hyundai: Match Prediction
After the first round, the Brazilians left the most favorable impression in Group F. Renato Gaúcho's side deserved a win against Dortmund, but Gregor Kobel was adamant in goal. The Koreans, however, fell to Mamelodi, a team roughly equal in class to Ulsan. Now, the Asians face a much stronger opponent, and their international form is poor, with 8 losses in their last 9 matches.
Though Fluminense couldn't break Dortmund's defense, I am confident they will find it easier against the Koreans. Ulsan's defense has been weak, conceding in 9 consecutive matches in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup. In 6 of these matches, Kim Pan-gon's side conceded at least two goals. The nominal home team, on the other hand, scores 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
