ES Tunis vs Chelsea Predictions - Blues to reach last 16 with clean sheet

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 23 Jun 2025

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John Eastwood 23 Jun 2025

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Chelsea expected to win to zero against Esperance.
Chelsea won 9 out of last 11 matches; key player: Cole Palmer.
First-ever meeting between Esperance and Chelsea.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer tipped to score in win to zero (Getty Images).

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Esperance vs Chelsea Predictions

Chelsea should have enough to win this match. I’m tipping a victory to zero for Enzo Maresca’s charges.
Esperance vs Chelsea Predictions
Head to Head
ES Tunis Form & Team News
ES Tunis Predicted Lineup
Chelsea Form & Team News
Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Esperance have seen BTTS No in their last 4 matches.
Chelsea have won 9 of their last 11 matches.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scored 15 goals last season (Premier League).

Head to Head

This is the first ever meeting between these clubs.

ES Tunis Form & Team News

ES Tunis secured a domestic treble with the league crown and two cup wins. They have three points from two Club World Cup matches.

A 0-0 home draw vs second placed Monastir ended the league season. They reached the Tunisian Cup final, where a 1-0 victory over Stade Tunisien sealed three titles.

They lost 2-0 to Flamengo to start the FIFA Club World Cup. Their last match saw a 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC as a 70th minute goal sealed the victory.

Coach Maher Kanzari is without has centre back Yassine Meriah available after a long-term knee injury.

South African winger Elias Mokwana will be key down the right flank.

ES Tunis Predicted Lineup

Ben Said; Bel Ali, Meriah, Tougai, Ben Hamida; Mokwana, Ogbelu, Guenichi, Konate; Belaili; Rodrigues.

Chelsea Form & Team News

The Blues finished fourth last season and won the UEFA Conference League. They’re on just three points in the Club World Cup and need a win from this match.

After losing 2-0 at Newcastle, they beat Man Utd 1-0 and won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest to finish fourth. A 4-1 win over Real Betis from 1-0 down sealed the Conference League crown.

The Club World Cup began with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC. They lost 3-1 to Flamengo in their last match after having a man sent off at 2-1 down.

The Blues are without the suspended Nicolas Jackson up front. Liam Delap could lead the line.

Centre back Wesley Fofana is out injured. Noni Madueke is set for a recall and Reece James could revert to right back.