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2025 FIFA Club World Cup Predictions & Picks to Win

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is in full swing, with the final right around the corner, and you can bet on all the action right here at Stake Sportsbook. Find out more about the tournament and our soccer betting predictions below, or for more expert tips, read up on our exclusive interview with Sergio Aguero!

What is the FIFA Club World Cup?

The FIFA Club World Cup is a club soccer competition which features teams from all over the world. The tournament was introduced in 1999, but this year will see a brand new format, with more clubs taking part.

32 teams will take part in the 2025 edition of the tournament, including 12 from Europe, 6 from South America, 4 from Asia, 4 from Africa, 4 from North, Central America and the Caribbean, 1 from Oceania and 1 from the host nation. Teams are drawn into groups which compete in 3 matches over a round-robin format before the top 2 teams progress to the knockout rounds.

FIFA Club World Cup Schedule & Fixtures

  • May 31 - Play-in match between Los Angeles FC and América

  • June 14 - Group stage begins

  • June 23 - Final day of the group stage

  • June 28-July 1 - Round of 16

  • July 4-5 - Quarterfinals

  • July 8-9 - Semifinals

  • July 13 - Final

Where is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Held?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States, with 12 venues across 11 host cities. These are:

  • Rose Bowl - Los Angeles

  • MetLife Stadium - New York City

  • Bank of America Stadium - Charlotte

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta

  • Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia

  • Lumen Field - Seattle

  • Hard Rock Stadium - Miami

  • Camping World Stadium - Orlando

  • Inter&Co Stadium - Orlando

  • Geodis Park - Nashville

  • TQL Stadium - Cincinnati

  • Audi Field - Washington, D.C.

Which Countries/Teams Play in the FIFA Club World Cup?

The following teams will take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:

Results So Far

So far, the 2025 Club World Cup has been an exciting tournament, with lots of unexpected results during the group stage and the initial knockout rounds. South American teams shocked some of the biggest European teams, showing fans the level of soccer played outside of Europe. Here are the biggest results from the knockout stages:

Round of 16

  • Inter Milan 0-2 Fluminese

  • Manchester City 3-4 Al-Hilal

  • Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo

  • Benfica 1-4 Chelsea

  • PSG 4-0 Inter Miami

  • Fluminense 2-4 Bayern Munich

  • Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus

  • Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Monterrey

Quarterfinals

  • Fluminense 2-1 Al-Hilal - Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense overcame Al-Hilal in the quarterfinals, despite having fewer shots and lower possession. Their 2 goals came either side of the half time break. Although Al-Hilal had shocked Manchester City in the previous round, they were unable to get it done against the Brazilian club.

  • Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea - Palmeiras topped Group A but couldn’t get past Chelsea despite drawing level in the 2nd half. The Premier League side were too good, with more possession and shots throughout the match.

  • PSG 2-0 Bayern Munich - The current UCL Champions got one step closer to the final thanks to a strong win against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. PSG had fewer shots and lower possession, but made their chances count. However, a bad injury to Jamal Musiala and 2 red cards for PSG overshadowed the result.

  • Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund - In a replay of the 2024 UCL final, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Dortmund once more. This time, Dortmund threatened a late comeback, with 2 goals in injury time. However, a late winner from Mbappe sealed the win, even after Huijsen was sent off.

Club World Cup Predictions & Picks to Win

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain started the competition as 4th favorite, but they’re now the betting favorite according to the current odds. They’re a great pick as the tournament is usually won by the winners of the UEFA Champions League. PSG had a dominant performance in the UCL final and have also looked comfortable in the Club World Cup so far. Their attacking lineup of Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia looks difficult to stop. However, both Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez will be suspended due to red cards picked up in the quarterfinal.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid is the most successful club in the history of the Club World Cup, so it’s no surprise that they’re the current 2nd favorites according to the latest betting odds. They have some of the world’s best players, such as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, although they failed to win a trophy so far this season. Unsurprisingly, Real Madrid topped their group in the competition and have looked relatively comfortable during the knockout rounds. However, they suffered a scare late on from Dortmund, and they’ll need to beat PSG to reach the final.

Chelsea

Chelsea came 2nd in their group, behind Flamengo, but they’re now in the semi-finals and are the 3rd favorites to win the tournament. They comfortably brushed past Benfica before beating Palmeiras in the quarters. Chelsea have some excellent attacking talent, including Cole Palmer, but their squad doesn’t quite have the talent that Real Madrid and PSG have, especially in defence and goalkeeper positions.

Fluminense

While the odds are fairly even between PSG, Real Madrid, and Chelsea, Fluminese are outsiders, according to the sportsbooks. Still, they’ve had a decent tournament and are in the semi-finals on merit. They came second in their group behind Dortmund before beating Inter and Al-Hilal in the knockout rounds. They’re captained by former PSG star Thiago Silva and they have the talented attacking midfielder John Arias, who is currently the 2nd favourite to win the tournament’s Golden Ball award.

Golden Ball Winner

Aside from betting on the overall winner of the Club World Cup, you can also make your predictions of the player who will be awarded the Golden Ball. This trophy is reserved for the best player of the tournament. Although it’s often given to the top player on the winning side, it can sometimes end up with a player from the losing finalist or even a player from a team that didn’t reach the final.

The Golden Ball is awarded based on overall performance and impact throughout the tournament, not just the most goals scored. Currently, the favorites for the award are:

  • Vitor Ferreira (Vitinha) - PSG

  • John Arias - Fluminense

  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - PSG

  • Achraf Hakimi - PSG

  • Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid

  • Desire Doue - PSG

  • Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid

FIFA Club World Cup Betting Tips, Odds & Previews

European clubs are generally considered the strongest in the world, although South American football isn’t to be underestimated. Brazilian clubs have won the competition 4 times, while an Argentinian club has reached the final on 4 separate occasions. The new format could make things more interesting, although the European teams are the betting favorites right now. Before you bet, always check the odds and consider the winners of continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores, CONCACAF Champions League, and AFC Champions League.

Live Stream Football/Soccer Matches Online

All FIFA Club World Cup matches are available to bet on at Stake, with pre-match and live betting markets available. To see the live odds, all you have to do is open the sportsbook while the game is in-play. You can also check out live stats to help you make informed betting decisions. While live streaming isn’t available for the Club World Cup, you can enjoy free live streams of other soccer matches at Stake.

FIFA Club World Cup Betting Odds, Payouts & Promotions

Before you start betting on the Club World Cup, make sure you understand the odds and how to calculate your payouts. Our guide to reading odds offers more details on how it works, and don’t forget you can also change between decimal, fractional, and American odds to make things easier. It’s also worth checking out the latest sports betting promotions including our FIFA Club World Cup - First Half Payout, as these can boost your payouts and potential winnings!

Soccer & Football Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

  1. Research each bet - The FIFA Club World Cup gives fans the opportunity to see new and exciting matchups, but even if teams have never met before, you can still do a lot of research. Check the season stats for each team and their key players to judge their chances.

  2. Make the most of betting markets - There are lots of different ways to bet on soccer, including match winner (moneyline bets), outright tournament winners bets, over/under totals, handicap betting, Asian handicaps, prop bets, parlays, and much more.

  3. Stay up to date with the news - Get the latest news on the tournament as it happens, and check for the latest updates on injuries and suspensions that could affect the outcome of an upcoming match.

  4. Get our picks and predictions - We share expert tips and analysis of soccer games on our sports blogs, including predictions of the biggest tournaments and matches, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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