Fluminense vs Ulsan HD Prediction, 05:00 June 22: Self-determination

TPO - Football prediction Fluminense vs Ulsan HD, group stage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at 05:00 on June 22. Fluminense promises to defeat Ulsan HD to get one foot in the round of 16.

Pre-match comments Fluminense vs Ulsan HD

In the opening match, Fluminense held Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in a slightly better position. Despite only having 46% possession, Fluminense had twice as many shots as their opponents (14 compared to 7) and had more clear scoring opportunities.

Although they did not win against Dortmund, Fluminense can still be satisfied with a draw. According to experts, Dortmund is the strongest team in Group F. In the second match, Fluminense will have the opportunity to win their first match when they meet the representative from Asia, Ulsan HD - the team considered the weakest in the group.

The reigning champions of South Korea have been in a slump this season and have continued to disappoint at the 2025 Club World Cup. In the previous match, they were outclassed by Mamelodi Sundowns and accepted a 0-1 defeat.

Ulsan HD's biggest problem is fitness. The Korean players have difficulty adapting to the hot, dry weather in the US, not to mention the relatively early start time. On the contrary, this is Fluminense's strength. In the draw with Dortmund, Fluminense played better partly because of their better fitness. The Brazilian team constantly pressed and fought very uncomfortably.

Coach Renato Gaucho was very excited after the draw with Dortmund and was confident that Fluminense would overcome Ulsan HD. This confidence is well-founded. In addition to physical strength, Fluminense also outperformed Ulsan HD in terms of technique and experience. In the opening match, Gaucho chose a defensive formation consisting of 4 defenders and a goalkeeper with a total age of 178. 44-year-old goalkeeper Fabio made his 1,375th career appearance and will once again be protected by captain Thiago Silva, 40, Samuel Xavier, 35, Rene, 32, and Juan Pablo Freytes, 25.

Colombian striker Jhon Arias was the standout player against Dortmund, providing a threat in the final third, and the winger could link up with Everaldo and Agustin Canobbio in attack, while Matheus Martinelli, Nonato and Hercules could combine in central midfield. However, they need to improve their finishing if they are to avoid disappointment.

Ulsan HD must win this match and will probably play offensively from the start. That will be an “advantage” for Fluminense to continue playing defensive counter-attacks as their forte.

Expected lineup Fluminense vs Ulsan HD

Fluminense : Fabio; Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Rene; Nonato, Hercules, Martinelli; Arias, Everaldo, Canobbio

Ulsan HD: Jo; Um, Kim. Y, Seo, Trojak, Ludwigson; Jung, Bojanic; Lee, Farias, Ko

Score prediction: Fluminense 2-0 Ulsan HD

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