Dortmund's newcomer Jobe Bellingham before a decisive debut in New Jersey!

Dortmund's newcomer Jobe Bellingham before a decisive debut in New Jersey!

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA - On June 17, 2025, Borussia Dortmund meets in the first group game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Fluminense. The game takes place in the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the impetus is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CEST). Dortmund, the fourth of the Bundesliga season 2022/2023, has qualified with a catch -up for the Champions League and is traded as a favorite with a quotas from -190, while Fluminense is classified as an underdog with +500. A tie is quoted at +333, and the over/under bet for goals is 2.5, which indicates an exciting game because both teams are in good shape.

Dortmund coach Niko Kovač has set up an experienced starting line -up that feeds the hopes for the tournament victory. The line -up includes players such as Kobel, Süle, Anton and Bensebaini, while the offensive team is led by Brandt, Adeyemi and Guirassy. Among other things, the bank is strengthened by newcomer Jobe Bellingham, Gio Reyna and Cole Campbell. Kovač has emphasized that the team wants to win in every game, while Fluminenses coach Renato Gaúcho recognizes the strength of the German team and plans an offensive play.

playful expectations and teams at a glance

The signs for meeting are promising. Dortmund has not lost in the last six competitive games and most recently celebrated five wins. Fluminense, on the other hand, currently occupies sixth place in Brazilian series A and has won three of the last five games. The return of the Fluminense star Germán Cano, which is fit again after an injury, will be particularly interesting

The age structure of the two teams also differs remarkably: The average age of Dortmund's starting eleven is 27.3 years, while Fluminenses is noticeable average of 31.6 years, of which two players are over 40 years old. This could have an impact on the dynamics and the game pace.

statistics and services

Statistics speaks for Dortmund, which was able to score 71 goals in the Bundesliga, but also conceded 51 goals. Fluminense, on the other hand, scored 15 goals in 11 league games and collected 12. In the last seven games, Fluminense scored two or more goals in six games, while Dortmund scored three or more goals in his last six games. This indicates a high probability for a goal -rich duel.

In addition to the efforts of both teams to qualify for the next round - the best two teams in Group F will move into the quarter -finals - the pressure to meet the expectations of the fans is also high. Dortmund fans have taken the long journey to support their team, which should also electrify the atmosphere in the stadium.

This encounter promises to become an exciting and dynamic game in which both teams want to present themselves in the best possible way - Dortmund with the aim of continuing its dominance and fluminense with the endeavor to confirm the performance from last year when they were in the final against Manchester City.