Chelsea are winless in five meetings with Paris Saint-Germain, dating back to 2014, with PSG knocking them out of the Champions League the last two times they clashed, these coming in 2015 and a year later.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain preview
After 62 matches in 11 venues and 192 goals scored, it all comes down to this, so who will be crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners MetLife Stadium on Sunday?
Paris Saint-Germain came into this tournament as favourites to go all the way, having secured yet another domestic treble, before collecting their maiden Champions League title, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final. Well, Luis Enrique's side have continued that form this summer, pretty much swatting aside everyone before them. On Wednesday, les Rouge-et-Bleu demolished Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals, 2-0 up inside nine minutes, bagging their third in the 24th minute, ending the match as a contest; Fabián Ruiz on target twice in the early stages while Ousmane Dembélé slotted home too, before Gonçalo Ramos completed the rout late on.
Earlier in the tournament, les Parisiens have also smashed both Atlético Madrid and Inter Miami 4-0, before ousting Bayern Munich 2-0, despite being down to ten men. Now, having already picked up four pieces of silverware in 2025, PSG could end the year with seven, should they prevail in New Jersey, with the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup still to come. Fair to say, most make Paris Saint-Germain favourites to prevail, so will they simply prove too strong in East Rutherford?
Chelsea though emphatically believe that they can cause a massive upset. In their semi-final on Tuesday, João Pedro marked his first start for the Blues, just days after signing, by scoring two absolute thunderbolts against his former side Fluminense. Prior to this, en route to the final, they've enjoyed victories over LAFC, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Benfica and Palmeiras so, suffice to say, this'll be, by some distance, the toughest Club World Cup match Chelsea have faced so far.
This is, belatedly, the end of Enzo Maresca's first season in charge and, you'd have to say, it's been a roaring success, finishing fourth in the Premier League and winning the UEFA Conference League, smashing Real Betis 4-1 in that final in Wrocław. Now though, the Blues get a crack at the European champions, seeking to validate themselves and reestablish their place as part of the global elite.
Some hope for Chelsea supporters. At each of the last three World Cups, four European Championships and three women's World Cups, the team who've won the first semi-final have prevailed in the final, possibly benefiting from an extra day's rest. Despite the fact, the Blues are massive underdogs at MetLife Stadium, with most forecasting PSG will become world champions.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 8.
- Chelsea Wins: 2. Draws: 3. Paris Saint-Germain Wins: 3.
Chelsea team news
João Pedro's brace in the semi-final is surely going to see him keep his place up front, despite the fact fellow new signing Liam Delap served his suspension against Fluminense.
Levi Colwill was also banned on Tuesday but, unlike Delap, is set to return at centre-back, partnering Trevoh Chalobah with Tosin Adarabioyo making way.
Elsewhere, Moisés Caicedo is expected to be fit to start, despite suffering an ankle knock late on in mid-week, while Enzo Maresca could bring Roméo Lavia into midfield, with Christopher Nkunku missing out on a start against the side he joined as a 13 year old. Fit again Reece James will displace Malo Gusto at right-back, if he is available.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-3-3): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Paris Saint-Germain
Cole Palmer broke the deadlock against Palmeiras in the quarter-finals, his first non-penalty goal since January, and Chelsea will need their star man to be at his brilliant best in his final.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
Luis Enrique's side remains settled, but he will make one change here, with Willian Pacho returning at centre-back, in place of Lucas Beraldo, having been suspended on Wednesday, following his red card against Bayern Munich last Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (5-3-2): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Paris Saint-Germain player to watch vs Chelsea
Ousmane Dembélé started for the first time at the Club World Cup on Wednesday and, by scoring against both Bayern and Real Madrid, took his tally to 44 for the season, so will he be the hero here?
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction
Those in attendance at MetLife Stadium should expect an entertaing game and plenty of goal, but we simply cannot see beyond a PSG victory in East Rutherford: Chelsea 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Channel 5 and DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: My5 and DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain takes place on Sunday 13 July 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).