Verdict: Lionel Messi over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
With a World Club Cup knockout stage ticket up for grabs in the early hours of Tuesday, Inter Miami will welcome Palmeiras to Florida.
Inter Miami
Starting with the hosts, while Inter Miami might have been left frustrated earlier in the month as they opened their Club World Cup adventure with a 0-0 stalemate against Egyptian outfit Al Ahly, Javier Mascherano’s men came roaring back in a sensational fashion last week. Mounting a famous comeback in Florida as they eventually clinched a 2-1 victory against Portuguese giants Porto, the Herons will be looking to collect their knockout stage ticket with another heavyweight scalp. Getting June underway with a stellar 5-1 romp against Columbus, Inter Miami find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Unbeaten in their previous five appearances across all competitions and enjoying their most fruitful spell since the end of March, Tuesday’s hosts are more than capable of asking some real questions.
Inter Miami Team News
Once again missing out against Porto last week, former San Lorenzo defender Gonzalo Lujan is not expected to feature in Florida. However, only making a cameo appearance off the bench on Thursday, former Barcelona ace Jordi Alba could be handed a full recall.
Opening his Club World Cup account with a sensational winner against Porto, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will certainly play a leading role in the final third. Completing a loan switch from Boca Juniors ahead of the 2025 campaign, Marcelo Weigandt will start at right-back.
Palmeiras
As for the visitors, although Palmeiras might have failed to find some momentum earlier in the month as they slumped to a 2-1 loss away at Cruzeiro, the Verdao have impressed since opening their respective Club World Cup campaign. Last seen claiming a routine 2-0 victory against Al Ahly, Abel Ferreira’s men have put four points on the board and they open their Group A finale sat at the top of the pile. Punching their Copa Libertadores ticket on May 29th as they stormed their way to a 6-0 romp against Peruvian outfit Sporting Cristal, the former Braga boss will be excited by his side’s success on the road. In fact, getting their Club World Cup adventure underway with a 0-0 stalemate against Porto at the MetLife Stadium on June 19th, Palmeiras have suffered just a sole defeat away from the Allianz Parque across any competition since way back in November.
Palmeiras Team News
Yet to make a single appearance across any competition since opening up the 2025 campaign, Palmeiras will once again be without former Sao Paulo striker Bruno Rodrigues. Completing a permanent switch from Barcelona this year, Vitor Roque will spearhead Ferreira’s attack.
Reportedly attracting plenty of Premier League interest this summer, Colombian international Richard Rios could play a leading role in the middle of the park. Left as an unused substitute last week, ex-West Ham star Felipe Anderson could be handed a full recall.
Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Key Factors to Consider
- Tuesday’s showdown in Florida will be the first meeting between Inter Miami and Palmeiras.
- Inter Miami are unbeaten in their previous five appearances across all competitions – their brightest run since the end of March.
- Palmeiras have suffered just a single defeat away from the Allianz Parque across any competition since way back in November.
- The Herons have recorded just a sole clean sheet in Florida since the start of March.
- Lionel Messi has recorded 12 direct goal contributions in his previous nine appearances.
Conclusion
While Inter Miami might open Tuesday’s showdown pencilled in as a landslide underdog, the American giants are more than capable of asking some real questions in Floria. Collecting what was a heavyweight scalp last time out as they clinched a 2-1 victory against Porto, Mascherano’s side will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. Knowing that they can officially punch their knockout stage spot on home soil, Miami will know that their attacking icon will have to play another leading role.
Verdict: Lionel Messi over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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