Inter Miami vs Palmeiras prediction: WORLD: FIFA Club World Cup betting tips on match 2025-06-23 01:00.
[p]Fresh from becoming the first MLS team to beat a side from Europe in competitive action, Inter Miami look to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). A point will be enough to reach the last 16 in their own city at Hard Rock Stadium, as it will be for opponents Palmeiras, who currently sit top of Group A on goal difference.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Inter Miami were forced to do things the hard way to make history on Thursday, as they came from behind to beat Porto 2-1, with the winning goal being another stunning free-kick from Lionel Messi. That was their fifth successive game without defeat (W3, D2) and also represents their first-ever victory at this tournament following a 0-0 draw against Al Ahly in their group stage opener. Unlikely as it may be, manager Javier Mascherano still has the chance to add to the two CWC titles he lifted as a player with Barcelona.[/p]
[p]Opponents Palmeiras have won nine of their last 12 matches (D1, L2), so will not make life easy for the hometown favourites. Manager Abel Ferreira knows all about this competition having guided the VerdĂŁo to the final in 2021, and after two rounds, his team are the only side in Group A yet to concede a goal. That record undoubtedly comes under threat here, as Palmeiras’ only two historical CWC wins came against Al Ahly – they’re winless in four CWC games against anyone else (D2, L2).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Inter Miami are taking on Brazilian opposition for the first time, while Palmeiras have never previously tested themselves against a club from the United States.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Inter Miami have conceded a penalty in each of their CWC matches so far, having not conceded one in any of their 29 outings previously.[/p]
[p]Eleven of Inter Miami’s last 15 goals have come after half-time. [/p]
[p]Palmeiras have kept a clean sheet in nine of their last 12 games. [/p]
[p]Palmeiras last lost a cup match in August 2024 (W10, D1). [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Veteran Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets was booked in the draw with Al Ahly, one of two yellow cards in his last four appearances. Palmeiras forward Flaco LĂłpez scored against Al Ahly, meaning his last ten goals for them have all come in wins (W9).[/p]
[p]Yannick Bright and Gonzalo Luján remain on the sidelines for Inter Miami, but Jordi Alba could be in line for a return after coming off the bench against Porto. Palmeiras’ main absentee is Bruno Rodrigues, who has been injured since January 2024.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Inter Miami find the back of the net frequently after half-time, while four of Palmeiras’ last seven fixtures have featured more goals after the break, so backing more goals in the second half looks a solid selection.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Matt Jones[/i][/p]
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