Chelsea vs Palmeiras: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
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Chelsea face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the final of the Club World Cup on Saturday afternoon, as the west London outfit aim to be crowned world champions for the first time.
Thomas Tuchel's men overcame Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in the semi finals, while Palmeiras beat African champions Al Ahly.
Ahead of the game, GOAL brings you everything you need to know, including how to watch, team news, odds and more.
Game | Chelsea vs Palmeiras |
Date | 12/02/22 |
Kick-off time | 4.30pm GMT |
Chelsea vs Palmeiras TV channel, live stream & how to watch
Channel 4 is showing Chelsea vs Palmeiras live on TV in the United Kingdom (UK) and the game can also be streamed live online using the All Four app.
UK TV channel | UK online stream |
|---|---|
Channel Four | All Four app |
Chelsea team news & squad
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Kepa, Mendy, Bettinelli |
Defenders | Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Alonso, Silva, Chalboah, Sarr, Chilwell, James |
Midfielders | Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Saul, Barkley, Mount, Ziyech |
Forwards | Havertz, Lukaku, Werner, Hudson-Odoi |
Ben Chilwell and Reece James are with the squad, but neither is fit enough to be considered for action this weekend. Edouard Mendy is back from Afcon duty but with Kepa Arrizabalga playing well, the Senegalese keeper could find himself on the bench.
Predicted Chelsea starting XI: Kepa, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Havertz, Lukaku, Ziyech
Palmeiras team news & squad
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Weverton, Lomba, Oliveira, Vinicius |
Defenders | Murilo, Renan, Jorge, Luan, Gomez, Kuscevic, Piquerez, Rocha, Mayke |
Midfielders | Atuesta, Veiga, De Paula, Danilo, Scarpa, Jailson, Menino, Ze Rafael |
Forwards | Deyverson, Rony, Navarro, Veron, Dudu, Wesley, Luan Silva, Lopes |
Having put in a strong performance in the previous round and with no real injury concerns, Palmeiras could field an unchanged starting XI.
Predicted Palmeiras starting XI: Weverton, Rocha, Gomez, Luan, Piquerez, Danilo, Rafael, Dudu, Veiga, Scarpa, Rony
Betting odds & tips
Chelsea are clear favourites to beat Palmeiras at 13/20 with bet365. At 17/4 to win, Palmeiras are considered serious underdogs.
Under 2.5 goals has paid out in each of Chelsea's last six matches in all competitions and a repeat can be backed at 13/20.
Recent results & form
Chelsea last five results | Palmeiras last five results |
|---|---|
Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea (09/02/22) | Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly (08/02/22) |
Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth Argyle (05/02/22) | Palmeiras 1-0 Agua Santa (01/02/22) |
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham (23/01/22) | Sao Bernardo 1-1 Palmeiras (29/01/22) |
Brighton 1-1 Chelsea (18/01/22) | Palmeiras 3-0 Ponte Preta (27/01/22) |
Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea (15/01/22) | Novorizontino 0-2 Palmeiras (23/01/22) |
Chelsea were made to work hard in the semi-final by Al Hilal and another competitive fixture is expected this weekend against a Palmeiras side who will be roared on by thousands of their travelling supporters.
The Blues are the last European side not to win the Club World Cup, having lost to Palmeiras' eternal rivals Corinthians in 2012 and the Premier League outfit will be keen to avoid another upset at the hands of the Copa Libertadores champions.
Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org