FIFA Club World Cup Round 3 Tips & Predictions

A round of shocks has been the key story in the Club World Cup, with Botafogo’s win over PSG the biggest result of the tournament thus far.

Not much has changed for the European champions PSG however, who need a result against the Seattle Sounders to be assured of their place in the knockout rounds.

Elsewhere, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Juventus have maintained their 100% records, while South American sides have continued to impress on the global stage.

The knockout rounds are calling and for the likes of Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and FC Porto there is plenty of work to be done if they want to reach the last 16.

It is make or break in the final round of group games and here are our tips:

FIFA Club World Cup Round 3 Predictions

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Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo

Betting Tip: Atletico Madrid to win the match @ $1.67

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Atletico Madrid ($1.67)

Botafogo ($5.80)

Draw ($3.90)

Having been thumped by PSG in their opener, Atletico Madrid bounced back well against the Seattle Sounders. A result they may not have pre-empted though was Botafogo’s win over PSG. This has put all the pressure on Diego Simeone’s side to win here though, and the stakes are high. A draw would see Botafogo through, but Atletico are one of the best sides in the competition and they don’t look ready to pack their bags yet.

Atletico Madrid to win 3-1

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Seattle Sounders vs PSG

Betting Tip: PSG to win the match @ $1.17

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Seattle Sounders ($19.00)

PSG ($1.17)

Draw ($10.50)

Following their shock loss to Botafogo, tournament favourites PSG will be looking to get back on track here against the Seattle Sounders. The MLS side have found life tough in the Club World Cup so far and Luis Enrique’s PSG side should have too much power and quality for them in this one.

PSG to win 4-0

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FC Porto vs Al Ahly

Betting Tip: FC Porto to win the match @ $1.75

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FC Porto ($1.75)

Al Ahly ($4.60)

Draw ($4.20)

Having been on the end of some Lionel Messi magic last time out, FC Porto have a job to do in order to reach the last 16. Al Ahly don’t lose many games and are a very tough nut to crack but all of the ownness is on FC Porto in this one and they should come out on top.

FC Porto to win 2-1

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Inter Miami vs Palmeiras

Betting Tip: Palmeiras to win the match @ $2.22

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Inter Miami ($5.50)

Palmeiras ($2.22)

Draw ($2.55)

Both of these sides have enjoyed some excellent moments at the FIFA Club World Cup so far and both know that a draw should be enough to see them through to the last 16. That said, this is a competitive game at a major tournament and Palmeiras may have the killer instinct to pick up all three points in this one.

Palmeiras to win 2-1

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Boca Juniors vs Auckland City

Betting Tip: Boca Juniors win the match @ $1.02

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Boca Juniors ($1.01)

Auckland City ($126.00)

Draw ($67.00)

Having frustrated Benfica for almost a half in their last game, Kiwi minnows Auckland City will be relishing their final chance to take on a giant of world football, as they take on Boca Juniors. This should be easy work for the Argentinians, who will be looking for a boost in their goal difference here.

Boca Juniors to win 7-0

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Bayern Munich vs Benfica

Betting Tip: Bayern Munich to win the match @ $2.10

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Bayern Munich ($2.10)

Benfica ($4.60)

Draw ($3.30)

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich have already booked their spot in the last 16 of the Club World Cup and they will be looking to put Benfica to the sword here. A draw would see the Portuguese side through, but Bayern won’t be in the mood for niceties, and they should come out on top here.

Bayern Munich to win 2-1

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Chelsea vs Esperance de Tunis

Betting Tip: Chelsea to win the match @ $1.90

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Chelsea ($1.33)

Esperance de Tunis ($12.00)

Draw ($5.75)

Following their chaotic loss to Flamengo last time out, Chelsea need a win to progress to the knockout stages in this one against Esperance de Tunis. The Tunisians simply don’t have the resources to compete in this one and Chelsea should pick up the win they need.

Chelsea to win 2-0

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LAFC vs Flamengo

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LAFC ($5.00)

Flamengo ($1.76)

Draw ($4.00)

Flamengo have been one of the stories of the tournament so far and they will be eager to keep the momentum going against LAFC. The Californian side have shown promise in this tournament, but Flamengo are so street wise, and they should manage to win this one and top the group.

Flamengo to win 2-1

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Ulsan Hyundai Horangi vs Borussia Dortmund

Betting Tip: Borussia Dortmund to win the match @ $1.22

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Ulsan Hyundai Horangi ($15.00)

Borussia Dortmund ($1.22)

Draw ($7.00)

Having made hard work of their win over Sundowns last time out, Borussia Dortmund will be looking to build some sort of momentum here against Ulsan. The South Koreans have looked organised thus far, but Dortmund are a European powerhouse, who should come out on top in this one.

Borussia Dortmund to win 3-0

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Sundowns vs Fluminense

Betting Tip: Fluminense to win the match @ $1.91

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Sundowns ($4.20)

Fluminense ($1.91)

Draw ($3.70)

Brazilian side Fluminense have been punching above their weight in the tournament so far and they look to be in good shape ahead of this one against the Sundowns. The South Africans have also shown their quality in their first two group games, but smart money feels as if it falls on Fluminense here.

Fluminense to win 2-1

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Inter Milan vs River Plate

Betting Tip: Inter Milan to win the match @ $1.95

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Inter Milan ($1.95)

River Plate ($4.60)

Draw ($3.30)

Champions League finalists Inter Milan look to be feeling a hangover here at the Club World Cup and River Plate will be ready to rattle into them here. However, Inter struck late to overcome the Urawa Red Diamonds last time out and they should carry on that momentum in this one.

Inter Milan to win 2-1

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CF Monterrey vs Urawa Red Diamonds

Betting Tip: CF Monterrey to win the match @ $1.73

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CF Monterrey ($1.73)

Urawa Red Diamonds ($4.90)

Draw ($3.95)

Mexican side CF Monterrey have been one of the most impressive in the tournament so far and a meeting with Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds lies in wait next. Both sides will fancy their chances, but CF Monterrey should manage to get over the line here.

CF Monterrey to win 3-1

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Juventus vs Manchester City

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.80

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Juventus ($4.70)

Manchester City ($1.83)

Draw ($3.80)

With both of these sides assured of their spot in the last 16, finishing top of the group should be the priority in this one. Juventus and Manchester City have banged the goals in thus far and they could end up cancelling each other out.

2-2 Draw

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Al Ain vs Wydad Casablanca

Betting Tip: Wydad Casablanca to win the match @ $2.50

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Al Ain ($2.72)

Wydad Casablanca ($2.50)

Draw ($3.60)

Two sides that have struggled to cope with their tough group and the demands of the Club World Cup meet here, as Al Ain take on Wydad Casablanca. This is a dead rubber, but Wydad have looked dangerous in both defeats to Juventus and Manchester City, and they could pick up their first win here.

Wydad Casablanca to win 3-1

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Al Hilal vs CF Pachuca

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Al Hilal ($1.48)

CF Pachuca ($7.00)

Draw ($5.10)

Saudi giants Al Hilal have been proving their worth at the Club World Cup so far and they will want to continue that trend against CF Pachuca. Al Hilal need a win to stay in the hunt for the last 16 and they should pick up one here.

Al Hilal to win 3-1

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Real Madrid vs Red Bull Salzburg

Betting Tip: Real Madrid to win the match @ $1.29

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RB Salzburg ($10.50)

Real Madrid ($1.29)

Draw ($6.50)

Real Madrid haven’t been at their top level in the tournament so far but remain bang in the hunt to reach the last 16, with RB Salzburg awaiting next. This won’t be easy for Madrid, but their expensively assembled squad should come out with three points in the bag here.

Real Madrid to win 3-0

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FIFA Club World Cup R3 Multi bet

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We’re backing four results in this round, as an accumulator, with a betting stake of $50:

Al Ain vs Wydad Casablanca – Wydad Casablanca
LAFC vs Flamengo – Flamengo
Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg – Real Madrid
Bayern Munich vs Benfica – Bayern Munich

Wydad Casablanca, Flamengo, Real Madrid & Bayern Munich @ $7.05

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