Al Ahly vs Inter Miami prediction: WORLD: FIFA Club World Cup betting tips on match 2025-06-14 00:00.
[p]Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Inter Miami are set to face off in a historic match as the 21st FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) kicks off in Miami with a brand new format. The opening fixture of Group A, which also includes Porto and Palmeiras, promises to set the tone for what should be an exciting inaugural group stage across a dozen American venues.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Having qualified for the CWC with three CAF Champions League triumphs since 2020/21, Al Ahly are making their 11th appearance in this competition, the most by any African side. They also boast an unmatched 44 Egyptian top-flight titles and 14 CAF Champions Leagues, which highlights why they are amongst the biggest clubs of the continent. Although their size on the world stage is incomparable, a six-game run of domestic victories ahead of their American adventure suggests they should be able to mix it with the elite here. [/p]
[p]Unlike their seasoned opponents, Inter Miami are making their CWC debut after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. Legendary Argentinian Javier Mascherano, who twice won the CWC as a Barcelona player (2012, 2016), has picked up the managerial reins since then and heads into this match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with a positive overall record at the club (W13, D5, L6) and momentum on his side following back-to-back league wins.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Only once has an Egyptian side played against USA-based opposition when Al Ahly defeated Seattle Sounders 1-0 in the 2022 CWC quarter-final on the way to a third-place finish. [/p]
[p]Inter Miami have never played against an African club before.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Just two of Al Ahly’s 27 previous matches in the CWC ended level (W11, L14). [/p]
[p]Only one of Al Ahly’s last nine CWC games saw both teams score. [/p]
[p]Inter Miami conceded at least three goals in six of their last nine games.[/p]
[p]Inter Miami are only the second American side to feature in a CWC and could become the first side from the country to score in the competition. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Hussein El Shahat has scored eight goals across Al Ahly’s last two CAF Champions League campaigns and the winger enters this competition looking to score in a third consecutive CWC for the club. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has scored five goals in as many CWC games during his career, including three final goals which contributed to the trophies he won as a teammate of Miami manager Mascherano.[/p]
[p]Al Ahly are missing prominent goalscorer Wessam Abou Ali (international duty) and fellow striker Nejc Gradišar, who was injured in a warm-up game against Pachuca. Midfielders Emam Ashour and Marwan Ateya are also in doubt after picking up injuries in training the week prior. Inter Miami will be without the likes of Jordi Alba and David Ruíz to begin the tournament. [/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]While Inter Miami enter this with home advantage and slight favouritism, Al Ahly’s superior pedigree in this competition along with much stronger recent form suggest that backing the decorated Egyptians in the ‘draw no bet’ market may be a solid play. [/p]
[p][i]Author: Matthew Billon[/i][/p]
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