The final of the World Cup of Clubs between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea FC, which will take place on Sunday 13 July at the MetLife Stadium, is a major event. This edition, the 21st, is the first to bring together 32 clubs from the six continental confederations. The PSG, in search of a historic quadruple (Ligue 1, Trophee des Champions, Coupe de France, Ligue des Champions and Coupe du Monde des Clubs), is considered the great favourite. The PSG’s course towards this final was particularly impressive, with brilliant victories against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, showing an Olympian form. Chelsea, on the other hand, had a more winding course, but qualified by beating Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF and the Benfica Lisbon.

The bookmakers strongly favoured the PSG, with a score of 1.28 for their victory against 3.15 for Chelsea. The PSG’s victory in time was estimated at 1.62, while the draw was rated at 4.20. The most likely players to score are Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Gonçalo Ramos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (also PSG), and Bradley Barcola, Desiré Doué, Kang-in Lee and Ibrahima Mbaye (PSG). Cole Palmer (Chelsea) is the only Chelsea player in the top 8 of the list. The bookmakers also offer an attractive 9.80 score for a PSG victory with a goal from João Pedro, a young Brazilian attacker.

The likely compositions of both teams were revealed. The PSG should align Donnarumma as a guard, with a defence composed of Hakimi, Marquinhos (Cap.), BerBaldo and Mendes. The midfield could be composed of Neves, Vitinha and Ruiz, while the attack would be carried out by Doué, Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia. Chelsea, on the other hand, could opt for Sanchez as a guard, with a defense including Gusto, Adaarabioyo, Chalobah and Cucurella. The middle of the field would consist of Caicedo, Fernaandez (cap.) and Pedro Neto, with Palmer and Nkunku attacking. This final promises to be an exciting confrontation between two high-level teams, with many opportunities for betting players.