Fluminense vs Ulsan HD Predictions

Fluminense vs Ulsan HD Predictions for Saturday’s Club World Cup group game at MetLife Stadium. Fluminense face Ulsan at MetLife Stadium, aiming for a Club World Cup win after drawing with Borussia Dortmund in their opener. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club World Cup | June 21 2025 at 11:00 pm UK at MetLife Stadium

Fluminense vs Ulsan HD Predictions

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  • Fluminense’s Defence Is Rock Solid
    • They’ve recorded three consecutive clean sheets and allowed only three efforts on target against Borussia Dortmund, suggesting immense tactical discipline.
  • Low-Scoring Trend Set to Continue
    • Two of Fluminense’s last three victories have ended 2-0, which perfectly fits the tone and expected tempo of this match.
  • Ulsan Lacking Spark in Final Third
    • Despite two disallowed goals, they barely created against Mamelodi Sundowns, and stepping up against a stronger opponent looks a bridge too far.

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Waterford United to Win & Both Teams to Score
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Waterford are more composed at home, have greater attacking threat, and face a Cork side who can’t keep a clean sheet. Both teams should score, but Waterford are the ones to trust.

Saturday’s Club World Cup fixture at MetLife Stadium throws up an intriguing match-up between two sides with wildly different opening results and very contrasting expectations. Fluminense, having matched Borussia Dortmund stride for stride and arguably done more with less, walk into this one with their heads held high. They might not have scored, but their performance against one of Europe’s most respected clubs certainly turned some heads. While the goals didn’t arrive, the intent, composure and tactical shape were all there for everyone to see.

On the other hand, Ulsan arrive licking their wounds. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns tells only part of the story. Yes, they had two goals chalked off by VAR, but the reality is they offered little cohesion and failed to trouble the scoreboard legitimately. If they’re hoping to progress, this is it—everything rides on putting something on the board here. It’s a proper make-or-break game, but the question is whether Ulsan can actually step up to this new level or if they’ll get eaten alive by the Brazilians’ tempo and pressing.

With the match set to unfold on a pitch that’s already drawn complaints for being more like a dry golf green than a football surface, patience might prove as important as creativity.

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Best Bet for Fluminense vs Ulsan HD: Fluminense to Win & Under 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we take pride in our approach—one game, one prediction, one reason to trust our guidance. No confusion, no second-guessing. For this particular tie, the strongest shout by a mile is Fluminense to Win & Under 2.5 Goals. Among all the options, this has the clearest logic, value, and probability wrapped into a single, clean selection.

The rationale is grounded in more than just surface-level stats. Fluminense were composed and disciplined against Borussia Dortmund. They controlled the tempo, reduced the Germans to speculative efforts, and conceded only three shots on target over 90 minutes. That isn’t luck—that’s structure. That’s the mark of a well-drilled side that understands its strengths and plays to them. Renato Gaucho’s system seems to be finally ticking.

Ulsan? Let’s be honest—they looked like they were playing uphill the whole match against Sundowns. Yes, VAR denied them twice, but even without those decisions, they didn’t really dominate any stretch of the game. They showed commitment, but not enough end product or pace to frighten an organised Fluminense backline led by experienced figures.

The pitch could play its part too. Complaints about the dry, awkward turf at MetLife were already voiced after the last round of matches there. If the ball doesn’t zip, it blunts attacking moves, especially for a side like Fluminense who depend on rhythm. That’s why expecting a goalfest would be a stretch.

Ulsan are unlikely to collapse, but also don’t have the flair or firepower to keep up if Fluminense hit their stride. A narrow, professional win for the Brazilians is more than likely, particularly if players like Nonato and Martinelli can stay disciplined with a yellow card hanging over them.

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Fluminense look structured, composed and a class above. Expect them to win this without blowing the doors off—something tidy like a 2-0 feels about right.

This is less about fireworks and more about control. It’s the kind of game that won’t dominate the highlight reels but could well define the group standings.

Predicted Correct Score: Fluminense 2-0 Ulsan HD

The Brazilians seem just too stable, too efficient, and simply sharper than their Korean opponents. Expect them to take control early, create a handful of decent chances, and put this one to bed without unnecessary fuss. It won’t be explosive, but it should be enough.

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