Prediction: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras

Prediction: Inter Miami to win 2-1

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Inter Miami and Palmeiras will lock horns with each other at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup this week. The Group A match between the Major League Soccer club and the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A outfit will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and is scheduled to kick off at 2am UK time on Tuesday.

Inter Miami

Inter Miami were established just seven years ago, but under the stewardship of David Beckham, they have become one of the major teams in Major League Soccer. Having the likes of Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez in the team have helped The Herons become a worldwide name.

Unlike the other four clubs from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) that will play in the Club World Cup, Inter Miami did not win a CONCACAF Champions League title to earn their spot in the tournament. As FIFA designated one slot of the 32 total for a team from the host nation, Javier Mascherano’s side secured that berth by putting together the best overall record in the 2024 MLS regular season, winning the Supporters’ Shield in the process.

Inter have done well at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup so far and are on the verge of booking their place in the knockout stages from Group A. Inter are second in the group with four points from two matches and just need a draw from their final match against Palmeiras to go through.

Team News:

Inter Miami are likely to start in a 4-4-2 formation against Palmeiras. Ustari will be in goal for the Major League Soccer club. Aviles, Falcon, Allen and Alba will be the four defenders. Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets and Segovia will be the four midfielders. Messi and Suarez will be the two centre-forwards for Inter.

Palmeiras

Palmeiras are one of the biggest clubs in Brazil and one of the most popular teams in South America. They have won the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A title as many as 12 times and the Copa Libertadores on three occasions. The Brazilian giants qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the 2021 Copa Libertadores.

The Periquito are one of four Brazilian clubs at the FIFA Club World Cup. Although no one seriously expected Palmeiras to go all the way in the competition, their performances in the competition so far have been hugely impressive and encouraging.

Palmeiras kicked off their Group A campaign at the Club World Cup with a goalless draw with Portuguese giants FC Porto. The Portuguese giants followed that up with a 2-0 win against Al Ahly and are now at the top of Group A with four points from two matches, level on points with second-placed Inter Miami. A draw with Javier Mascherano’s side will be enough for them to book their place in the next stage of the competition.

Team News:

Palmeiras are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Inter Miami. Weverton will be in goal for the Brazilian club. Giay, Gomez and Murilo will be the three defenders. Torres, Rios, Moreno and Piquerez will be the four midfielders. Estevao and Mauricio will be the two number 10s, with Lopez leading the line for Palmeiras.

Key Factors to Consider

• Inter Miami have won 3 of their 4 games in all competitions.
• Inter Miami have drawn 2 of their last 4 games in all competitions.
• Inter Miami have lost.1 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
• Palmeiras have lost 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Palmeiras have won 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.

Conclusion

While Palmeiras have been very good at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup so far, Inter Miami have a magician in Lionel Messi. It is very likely that the American club will pick up all three points from this particular Group A match.

Prediction: Inter Miami to win 2-1

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet