FIFA Club World Cup Fantasy – Top Fixtures & Target Picks!
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, taking place from June 15 to July 13 in the USA, features 32 elite clubs across eight groups. With high-stakes matches and valuable fantasy points on offer, choosing the right matchups can make all the difference. Read on to discover a comprehensive guide to fixtures, standout teams, and squad-building tips to boost your fantasy performance.
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Group-by-Group Target Guide (H2) in FIFA Club World Cup
Group A: Palmeiras vs Porto vs Al Ahly vs Inter Miami
- Key Fixtures: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Porto vs Al Ahly
- Why It Matters: European/South American teams dominate – Al Ahly are estimated to have a <15% chance of qualifying.
- Fantasy Tip: Choose players from Palmeiras and Porto—attackers and midfielders get prime chances in favourable fixtures.
Group B: PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
- Key Fixtures: PSG & Atlético vs Seattle Sounders; Botafogo vs Seattle
- Odds Snapshot: PSG ~69%, Atlético ~66% chance to qualify.
- Fantasy Tip: Focus on big hitters like PSG’s Dembélé, Hakimi, and Atlético’s Alvarez or Giménez. Great potential for goal and assist returns.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Benfica, Boca Juniors & Auckland City
- Heavyweights: Bayern (~85%) clear favourites.
- Dark Horse: Auckland City offers no fantasy value (0.8% chance to win).
- Fantasy Tip: Back Bayern attackers like Kane and Müller. Group C is rich in high-yield fantasy picks.
Group D: Flamengo, Chelsea & ES Tunis
- Odds: Chelsea (~82%), Flamengo (~76%) likely top two.
- Fantasy Tip: Target Chelsea (Palmer, Jackson) vs Tunis and Flamengo’s creative midfielders.
Group E: Inter Milan, River Plate, CF Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds
- Top Contenders: Inter (~81%), River Plate (~68%).
- Fantasy Tip: Focus on Inter’s Martinez, Thuram, Dumfries, and River Plate’s top offensive picks in their key matchups.
Group F: Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Ulsan HD & Mamelodi Sundowns
- Favourites: BVB & Fluminense seen as the most powerful teams.
- Fantasy Tip: Prioritise Dortmund attackers in initial games, then pivot to Fluminense players in matchday 2 for smart transfers.
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Wydad & Al Ain
- Top Odds: City (~92%), Juventus (~84%) packed with fantasy potential.
- Fantasy Tip: Stack Man City forwards (especially Haaland if fit), plus Juventus assets early. Make bold triple-up decisions for opener vs Wydad/Al Ain.
Group H: Real Madrid, Salzburg, Al Hilal & Pachuca
- Heavy Hitters: Real dominate (~91%) with dynamic stars like Vinícius Jr and Mbappé.
- Fantasy Tip: Prioritise Real’s attacking trio and Al Hilal’s key midfielders when they face each other.
Expert Match-Ups & Player Picks
- Bayern vs Auckland City: Harry Kane poised for big returns.
- Bayern vs Benfica/Boca: Big fantasy potential—targets include Kane, Müller, and Gnabry.
- Man City vs Wydad/Al Ain: Haaland, De Bruyne or new signings like Ait-Nouri should spark points.
- PSG & Atlético vs Seattle: Key opportunities for Dembélé, Mbappé, Suárez, and Álvarez.
- Inter vs Urawa & Monterrey: Martinez, Dumfries, and Calhanoglu are consistent picks .
- Real vs Al Hilal/Salzburg: Look to Vinícius Jr for goals and assists in group stages.
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Focus on the dominant European/South American teams in favourable fixtures – Bayern, Man City, PSG, PSG, Atlético, Inter, Chelsea, and Real. Use early group-stage fixtures wisely: stack strong attacks and rotate based on matchday dynamics. Transfer wisely and use captaincy to exploit weak opponents for big gains in FIFA Club World Cup
Let this guide be your playbook – comment with who you’re picking and share if you found this useful. Good luck!
