Here’s a polished preview and prediction for Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea, the final Group D match in the Club World Cup, kicking off tonight in Philadelphia:

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• Stakes & Context

• Chelsea need just a draw to secure second place and reach the Round of 16; Esperance must win to advance.

• This is their first-ever competitive clash.

• Expect a challenging environment: temperatures may reach the 80s°F with high humidity, and Chelsea have struggled in extreme heat during U.S. training sessions.

• Form & Key Players

Chelsea

• Came from behind to beat LAFC 2–0, then lost 3–1 to Flamengo; a draw will suffice tonight.

• Liam Delap starts up front with Nicolas Jackson suspended; midfield options include Caicedo, Fernández, Lavia, Palmer, and Neto.

• Enzo Maresca must manage rotation carefully—midfield balance under scrutiny.

Esperance de Tunis

• Underdogs after a 2–0 loss to Flamengo, but bounced back with a 1–0 win vs LAFC—their ninth win in ten games.

• Playmaker Youcef Belaili (booked and now suspended) and goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said stepped up in their previous win.

• Defensive backbone tonight includes veterans like Meriah; they’re well-structured and confident.

• Predictions & Markets

MarketPick & InsightMatch OutcomeDraw is the safest: Chelsea need just a point, while Tunis might opt for counterplay.Correct Score1–1 appears the most likely result amid cautious tactics .Total GoalsLean Under 2.5—two solid defences on show. Stats suggest low-scoring outcomes .Both Teams to ScoreYes is probable—Tunis tends to score at least once; Chelsea have defensive frailties .Player FocusLiam Delap has a key chance with Jackson out; Enzo Fernández also a strong bet for a shot on target .

• Final Prediction

Esperance de Tunis 1–1 Chelsea

• Draw

• BTTS – Yes

• Under 2.5 goals

This result likely gets Chelsea through while sending Tunis home with pride.