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Club World Cup Betting Tips With BetKing: Who Qualifies From the Quarter-Final Stage?
by Chike Nwoye
4 Jul 2025
We’re down to the final eight teams in the tournament, with PSG and Bayern meeting for the second time this season. Let’s break down what to expect from all 4 games:
Our Picks:
- Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal: Over 1.5 Total Goals @1.37
- PSG to Win @2.30
- Double Chance: Palmeiras or Chelsea Win @1.34
- Real Madrid Win @1.66
- Total Odds: 6.96
- Booking Code: SE19HT
Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal
Both teams pulled off shockers in the Round of 16, setting up what should be a cracking quarter-final that honestly could go either way.
Fluminense didn’t exactly light things up in the group stage. They finished second behind Dortmund in Group F, which also featured Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD. Not exactly a group of death, so their 5 points from 3 games didn’t raise many eyebrows. Their win over Inter in the Round of 16, however, did just that and it was a testament to Renato Gaúcho’s coaching magic.
Despite having just 31% possession, the Brazilians went toe-to-toe with Inter, managing 11 shots to Inter’s 14. They kept yet another clean sheet - their third in four games - making them the joint-best defense in the tournament so far. With 44-year-old Fabio in goal, that’s seriously impressive.
Fun fact: half of Fluminense’s six goals in the U.S. have come after the 75th minute, and their Thiago Silva-led backline still hasn’t conceded in the second half. So yeah, fall behind against them, and you’re probably cooked. Now they face an Al-Hilal side that’s only gotten stronger as the tournament’s gone on.
Al-Hilal came through what was the best game of the Round of 16, maybe even the whole tournament. They faced a Manchester City team that had won all three group games, and still managed to beat them in a 7-goal epic that went to extra time. It was the first time in the competition’s 25-year history that an Asian club beat a European one, which made the win even more memorable.
Al-Hilal now head into the quarters riding a 9-game unbeaten run across all competitions, and funnily enough, they’ve scored more goals from Brazilians than Fluminense have in this tournament. They might be slight favourites, but with both teams showing attacking threat, looking at the goals market might be the smart move here.
Betting Tips:
PSG vs. Bayern Munich
In what’s easily the standout fixture of the round, and with good reason, reigning European champions PSG go head-to-head with fellow heavyweights Bayern Munich.
You’d be right to think the pressure’s on PSG. They need this win, especially against a team that’s basically become their football kryptonite. These two have some serious history, most notably that Champions League final during the COVID season, which Bayern won 1-0 thanks to, ironically, PSG academy graduate Kingsley Coman.
Sure, PSG got a bit of revenge the following season with a 3-2 win at the Allianz, but since then Bayern have taken four straight wins without letting PSG score even once, including another 1-0 earlier this year. For whatever reason, Bayern seem to bring out PSG’s poor side, but maybe that’s about to change.
Let’s be honest, PSG look like the best team in the world right now. While injuries have limited Ousmane Dembele to just 28 minutes in this tournament, his teammates have stepped up big time. They slipped up against Botafogo, losing 1-0 but they’ve won the other 3 games in this tournament by a combined 10-0 scoreline.
They’ve been spreading the goals nicely, too; Joao Neves and Achraf Hakimi both have two each, with six other players chipping in. And since neither Neves nor Hakimi are attackers, good luck figuring out how to shut them down. Bayern, on the flip side, have been more predictable but no less dangerous; Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise all have three goals each. Stopping them is a challenge, sure, but at least you know where the threats are coming from.
My bet of the day is on PSG keeping the momentum going and finally breaking the Bayern curse, this time in regular time. If there was ever a moment to flip the script, this is it and at 2.30, we have the best odds for this for our online betting community.
Betting Tips:
Palmeiras vs. Chelsea
This is one of those games where the victor wouldn’t surprise me. On paper, Chelsea are the bigger name and, to the casual fan, they’re the obvious pick to win, it’s even reflected in the odds. But don’t sleep on Palmeiras. They’re one of just four teams still unbeaten in this tournament.
In the Round of 16, the Brazilians finally got the better of rivals, Botafogo, a team that had had the better of them in their last four meetings. It took extra time, but they got the job done and now come into this quarter-final with serious momentum. Their defense has been rock solid, with three clean sheets in four games, and they’ll need to be on point again when they face the Blues in Philadelphia.
Chelsea, on the other hand, survived one of the strangest games of the tournament. Their Round of 16 clash with Benfica stretched out to nearly five hours in real time thanks to thunder and lightning delays.
Reece James opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick before the heavens opened and play was halted for two hours. When the game finally resumed, Benfica took advantage of the disruption and won a penalty, which Di Maria buried. In extra time, Benfica tried to ride that wave, but Chelsea weathered the storm - literally and figuratively - and then exploded with three second-half goals to seal the win. Chelsea might not have lit up the tournament so far, even though they topped their group, but that ruthless finish showed exactly what they’re capable of when it clicks.
The storyline of the game will be Estevao who faces Chelsea before joining them when the tournament is done. Estevao agreed to join Chelsea a year ago and little did he expect that he would be facing his future employers on the global stage. The 18-year-old has only shown flashes of his genius during this tournament and will want to make a good impression on his new boss and team-mates.
Both teams needed extra time to get here, but my full time prediction for this is that this one gets decided in 90 minutes.
Betting Tips:
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
What should’ve been the Bellingham Derby will be missing a key piece; Jude’s younger brother, Jobe, who is suspended after picking up his third yellow card of the tournament. Tough luck for their mum, but hey, there’s a good chance these two will cross paths down the line.
I’m backing Real Madrid to come out on top. The Galacticos have looked sharper with Xabi Alonso calling the shots. He’s shown he knows how to tweak things mid-game, with his switch from a back 4 to a back 3 (without changing personnel) constantly throwing teams off.
He also knows Dortmund well from his time at Bayer Leverkusen, though it’s worth pointing out that Dortmund got the better of him the last time they met, winning 4-2. That said, this won’t be a walk in the park for Madrid. Dortmund are unbeaten too and won’t just roll over. But at the end of the day, the difference in squad depth and overall quality should tip the scales in Los Blancos' favour.
Betting Tips:
- Real Madrid Win @1.66
- Bet Builder: Over 1.5 Goals + Over 7.5 Corners + Over 7.5 Shots on Target @1.80
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We’re down to the final eight teams in the tournament, with PSG and Bayern meeting for the second time this season. Let’s break down what to expect from all 4 games:
Our Picks:
- Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal: Over 1.5 Total Goals @1.37
- PSG to Win @2.30
- Double Chance: Palmeiras or Chelsea Win @1.34
- Real Madrid Win @1.66
- Total Odds: 6.96
- Booking Code: SE19HT
Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal
Both teams pulled off shockers in the Round of 16, setting up what should be a cracking quarter-final that honestly could go either way.
Fluminense didn’t exactly light things up in the group stage. They finished second behind Dortmund in Group F, which also featured Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD. Not exactly a group of death, so their 5 points from 3 games didn’t raise many eyebrows. Their win over Inter in the Round of 16, however, did just that and it was a testament to Renato Gaúcho’s coaching magic.
Despite having just 31% possession, the Brazilians went toe-to-toe with Inter, managing 11 shots to Inter’s 14. They kept yet another clean sheet - their third in four games - making them the joint-best defense in the tournament so far. With 44-year-old Fabio in goal, that’s seriously impressive.
Fun fact: half of Fluminense’s six goals in the U.S. have come after the 75th minute, and their Thiago Silva-led backline still hasn’t conceded in the second half. So yeah, fall behind against them, and you’re probably cooked. Now they face an Al-Hilal side that’s only gotten stronger as the tournament’s gone on.
Al-Hilal came through what was the best game of the Round of 16, maybe even the whole tournament. They faced a Manchester City team that had won all three group games, and still managed to beat them in a 7-goal epic that went to extra time. It was the first time in the competition’s 25-year history that an Asian club beat a European one, which made the win even more memorable.
Al-Hilal now head into the quarters riding a 9-game unbeaten run across all competitions, and funnily enough, they’ve scored more goals from Brazilians than Fluminense have in this tournament. They might be slight favourites, but with both teams showing attacking threat, looking at the goals market might be the smart move here.
Betting Tips:
PSG vs. Bayern Munich
In what’s easily the standout fixture of the round, and with good reason, reigning European champions PSG go head-to-head with fellow heavyweights Bayern Munich.
You’d be right to think the pressure’s on PSG. They need this win, especially against a team that’s basically become their football kryptonite. These two have some serious history, most notably that Champions League final during the COVID season, which Bayern won 1-0 thanks to, ironically, PSG academy graduate Kingsley Coman.
Sure, PSG got a bit of revenge the following season with a 3-2 win at the Allianz, but since then Bayern have taken four straight wins without letting PSG score even once, including another 1-0 earlier this year. For whatever reason, Bayern seem to bring out PSG’s poor side, but maybe that’s about to change.
Let’s be honest, PSG look like the best team in the world right now. While injuries have limited Ousmane Dembele to just 28 minutes in this tournament, his teammates have stepped up big time. They slipped up against Botafogo, losing 1-0 but they’ve won the other 3 games in this tournament by a combined 10-0 scoreline.
They’ve been spreading the goals nicely, too; Joao Neves and Achraf Hakimi both have two each, with six other players chipping in. And since neither Neves nor Hakimi are attackers, good luck figuring out how to shut them down. Bayern, on the flip side, have been more predictable but no less dangerous; Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise all have three goals each. Stopping them is a challenge, sure, but at least you know where the threats are coming from.
My bet of the day is on PSG keeping the momentum going and finally breaking the Bayern curse, this time in regular time. If there was ever a moment to flip the script, this is it and at 2.30, we have the best odds for this for our online betting community.
Betting Tips:
Palmeiras vs. Chelsea
This is one of those games where the victor wouldn’t surprise me. On paper, Chelsea are the bigger name and, to the casual fan, they’re the obvious pick to win, it’s even reflected in the odds. But don’t sleep on Palmeiras. They’re one of just four teams still unbeaten in this tournament.
In the Round of 16, the Brazilians finally got the better of rivals, Botafogo, a team that had had the better of them in their last four meetings. It took extra time, but they got the job done and now come into this quarter-final with serious momentum. Their defense has been rock solid, with three clean sheets in four games, and they’ll need to be on point again when they face the Blues in Philadelphia.
Chelsea, on the other hand, survived one of the strangest games of the tournament. Their Round of 16 clash with Benfica stretched out to nearly five hours in real time thanks to thunder and lightning delays.
Reece James opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick before the heavens opened and play was halted for two hours. When the game finally resumed, Benfica took advantage of the disruption and won a penalty, which Di Maria buried. In extra time, Benfica tried to ride that wave, but Chelsea weathered the storm - literally and figuratively - and then exploded with three second-half goals to seal the win. Chelsea might not have lit up the tournament so far, even though they topped their group, but that ruthless finish showed exactly what they’re capable of when it clicks.
The storyline of the game will be Estevao who faces Chelsea before joining them when the tournament is done. Estevao agreed to join Chelsea a year ago and little did he expect that he would be facing his future employers on the global stage. The 18-year-old has only shown flashes of his genius during this tournament and will want to make a good impression on his new boss and team-mates.
Both teams needed extra time to get here, but my full time prediction for this is that this one gets decided in 90 minutes.
Betting Tips:
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
What should’ve been the Bellingham Derby will be missing a key piece; Jude’s younger brother, Jobe, who is suspended after picking up his third yellow card of the tournament. Tough luck for their mum, but hey, there’s a good chance these two will cross paths down the line.
I’m backing Real Madrid to come out on top. The Galacticos have looked sharper with Xabi Alonso calling the shots. He’s shown he knows how to tweak things mid-game, with his switch from a back 4 to a back 3 (without changing personnel) constantly throwing teams off.
He also knows Dortmund well from his time at Bayer Leverkusen, though it’s worth pointing out that Dortmund got the better of him the last time they met, winning 4-2. That said, this won’t be a walk in the park for Madrid. Dortmund are unbeaten too and won’t just roll over. But at the end of the day, the difference in squad depth and overall quality should tip the scales in Los Blancos' favour.
Betting Tips:
- Real Madrid Win @1.66
- Bet Builder: Over 1.5 Goals + Over 7.5 Corners + Over 7.5 Shots on Target @1.80
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