Manchester City vs Fluminense Prediction: The Blues will add the FIFA Club World Cup to their trophy cabinet

Manchester City will strive to add the FIFA Club World Cup to their trophy cabinet when they host Brazillian heavyweight Fluminense at the King Abdullah Sports City on Friday. It’s a battle between two top coaches as Pep Guardiola goes head to head with Brazilian gaffer Fernando Diniz for the first time.

Manchester City (England)

The Blues enjoyed a comfortable victory over Asian Champions Urawa Red Diamonds, scoring three goals and ensuring their opponent failed to get a shot at goal. Manchester City found the back of the net twice while they benefited from their opponents' own goal and had opportunities to score more against the Red Devils. Manchester City recorded one of their best seasons in history as they won the treble, including the Champions League. However, they have dipped in form this season, winning once in their last six games in the premier league. Pep Guardiola's men will be desperate to add this trophy to their cabinet as they remain the favorites in this competition.

Manchester City predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ederson, Walker, Stones, Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Kovacic, Nunes, Bernardo, Grealish, Foden.

Fluminense (Brazil)

The Brazilian colossus head here with an emphatic victory over African Champions Al Ahly in the semifinals. Fluminense scored twice and hit the post twice to secure them the ticket to the final. Even though they allowed Al Ahly fire twenty shots at them, they were more precise than the African team.

The Copa Libertadores champions head here having wrapped up the Brasileiro Serie A in seventh spot, with fourteen defeats in thirty-eight games. Fluminense will face Manchester City in the FIFA World Club Cup final.

Fluminense boasts several talented players, including midfielder Andre, Colombian winger Jhon Arias, and veteran striker German Kano.

Fluminense predicted line-up (4-3-3): Fabio; Guga, Nino, Melo, Marcelo; Martinelli, Andre, Arias; Ganso, Keno, Cano.

Expert Betting Tips

Manchester City head here sky-high in confidence after the return of Kelvin De Bruyne and the possibility of Halaand with Doku. European teams have always triumphed in this competition, and we expect Manchester City to edge this one. On the other hand, Fluminense won’t be a walkover as experienced defender Marcelo will be desperate to win his sixth Club World Cup after having triumphed five times for Real Madrid. The only threat the Brazilians might pose to the Blues is getting a goal or two. We think Manchester City will not give Fluminense breathing space from the start to the end of the game; bet on City halftime win for 1.80.

We expect to see more than two goals in this encounter for 1.66.

Fluminense will get in some delicate areas in City’s box, and I expect them to at least get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.06.

Good luck!