This'll be Fluminense fourth Club World Cup fixture, claiming one win, one draw and one defeat to date, set to face Asian opposition for the very first time. Ulsan Hyundai have now lost all five Club World Cup matches they've ever played, similarly taking on a South American club for the very first time.
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD preview
Will either be able to claim their first win of this Club World Cup campaign? On Tuesday, Fluminense picked up a point against Borussia Dortmund, the pair playing out a generally uneventful goalless draw in New Jersey, with neither able to find the breakthrough. On paper, that was Flu's toughest fixture of the group phase, so Renato Gaúcho's side will be content to have collected a point, but the Fluzão are now under pressure to pick up all three when they return to MetLife Stadium here.
As for Ulsan Hyundai, they were beaten in their opener by Mamelodi Sundowns, defeated 1-0 in Orlando, the match actually much more one-sided than that scoreline would suggests. The Tigers have now lost all five Club World Cup matches they've ever played, conceding 12 goals and scoring just five. Most expected Kim Pan-gon's team to finish bottom of this group before a ball was kicked, and that appears likely to come to pass, with Fluminense firm favourites to prevail in East Rutherford.
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Fluminense team news
Tuesday's draw with Dortmund was a momentous afternoon for goalkeeper Fábio, as it was his 1,190th appearance in senior club football, which is a new world record, surpassing Peter Shilton.
Given that his goalkeeper is 44, it makes 40 year old captain Thiago Silva seem like a youngster, set to start again in, what could be, an unchanged lineup from Renato Gaúcho.
Fluminense predicted lineup vs Ulsan HD: (4-3-3): Fábio; Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê; Thiago Santos, Martinelli, Hércules; Arias, Canobbio, Everaldo.
Fluminense player to watch vs Ulsan HD
Star striker Germán Cano came on for the final 20 minutes in mid-week, his first appearance since 30 April due to a knee injury, hoping to see more action here, and he could be the difference for Flu.
Ulsan HD team news
Given that his side were beaten on Tuesday, Kim Pan-gon might be more tempted to tinker. This is a largely domestic based squad, but Brazilian Erick Farias will lead the line, looking to add to his nine goals in just 16 appearances for the Tigers to date.
Ulsan HD predicted lineup vs Fluminense: (5-3-2): Jo Hyeon-woo; Trojak, Seo Myung-guan, Kim Young-gwon, Ludwigson; Bojanić, Jung Woo-young, Lee Chung-yong, Ko Seung-beom; Um Won-sang, Farias.
Ulsan HD player to watch vs Fluminense
36 year old winger Lee Chung-yong will be a familiar face to English football fans, having made over 100 Premier League appearances for Bolton Wanderers and Crystal Palace between 2009 and 2018.
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD prediction
Based on what both produced on Tuesday, we're forecasting a very comfortable Fluminense victory in New Jersey, one that would leave them on the cusp of the last 16: Fluminense 3-0 Ulsan HD.
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Fluminense vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Fluminense vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fluminense vs Ulsan HD in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Fluminense vs Ulsan HD takes place on Saturday 21 June 2025, with kick off at 23:00 (BST), 18:00 (EDT) & 15:00 (PDT).