Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
On Tuesday, June 24, in Matchday 3 of the group stage at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami will clash with Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- Palmeiras have yet to concede a goal at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Lionel Messi has scored 6 goals in 7 FIFA club tournament matches.
- Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
- Palmeiras have won 9 of their last 12 matches across all competitions.
- Palmeiras have never faced a team from the United States before.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
Match preview
Inter Miami are undoubtedly one of the most captivating teams at this year’s Club World Cup. Under the guidance of Javier Mascherano, they’ve assembled a spectacular squad, featuring primarily Latin American talent. But, of course, all eyes are on the legendary Lionel Messi, as well as other former Barcelona stars: Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
The tournament hosts head into the clash with Palmeiras with 4 points to their name. However, the Brazilian side tops the group thanks to a superior goal difference. In the opener, Javier Mascherano’s men played out a 0-0 draw against Al Ahly, but both teams created 3-4 golden chances each. Then, in a sensational result against Porto, Inter Miami came from behind to win 2-1, with Messi netting the winner from a free kick.
Palmeiras were among the pre-tournament favorites in Group A. "Verdão" are in superb form and have been regular contenders for the Brazilian Serie A title in recent seasons. However, they arrived at the Club World Cup sitting fourth in the league table.
Palmeiras opened the revamped Club World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Porto. Abel Ferreira’s men, however, created numerous opportunities to snatch the win. In Matchday 2, Palmeiras confidently beat Al Ahly 2-0 to move to the top of the group.
Probable lineups
- Inter Miami: Ustari; Weigandt, Frei, Maximiliano Falcón, Jordi Alba; Allende, Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Telasco Segovia; Messi, Luis Suárez
- Palmeiras: Weverton; Giai, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Joaquín Piquerez; Richard Ríos, Moreno; Estevão, Veiga, Facundo Torres; Vitor Roque
Inter Miami vs Palmeiras prediction
Throughout the season, Inter Miami have struggled defensively, and it’s only thanks to Oscar Ustari’s brilliance that they’ve conceded just once at this tournament. At the other end, Lionel Messi is always capable of making the difference against any opponent. My bet: both teams will score in this game.
