Group A action heats up at the 2025 Club World Cup as Palmeiras and Al Ahly square off in a pivotal second-round clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. With both sides opening their campaigns with draws, the stakes are sky-high — three points here would punch a ticket to the Round of 16 in Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami–headlined group.
Palmeiras enter this match-up with confidence and momentum. The Brazilian giants stormed through the Copa Libertadores group stage with a flawless 18-point run and nearly edged out Portuguese powerhouse Porto in their Club World Cup opener. Abel Ferreira’s side is sharp, disciplined, and now staring down a must-win scenario against the African champions.
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Al Ahly, meanwhile, turned heads in the tournament's curtain-raiser. They pushed Inter Miami hard in the first half and might have taken the lead had Trezeguet not been denied from the penalty spot by Oscar Ustari. The loss of midfielder Emam Ashour to a fractured collarbone is a blow, but the Egyptians showed enough promise to remain in the hunt for qualification.
Paddy Power give Palmeiras the edge, pricing them at 8/15 to win. Al Ahly’s upset victory is valued at 9/2, with a draw coming in at 14/5. Expect a fierce battle with knockout implications hanging in the balance.
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Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Both Teams To Score: 21/20 (Skybet)
Palmeiras and Al Ahly kicked off their Club World Cup campaigns on the right foot, showing plenty of attacking intent even if the goals didn't quite flow early on. The Brazilian giants, powered by rising stars like Estevao (soon off to Chelsea) and Vitor Roque, were the most prolific side in the Libertadores group stage, racking up 17 goals in just six matches. Heading into the U.S., they had found the net in nine of their previous 10 outings, a clear sign of their offensive firepower.
Al Ahly, despite the absence of their standout talent Akram Tawfik, have found new life in the final third. Trezeguet brings international flair, while striker Wessam Abou Ali continues to impress with an eye-catching tally of 35 goals and 10 assists in just 58 appearances. With firepower on both sides, this clash feels primed for goals at each end.
Estevao to score at anytime: 6/1 (Skybet)
Still just 18, Estevao is already being hailed as Brazil’s next big thing, and not without reason. Dubbed “Messinho” for his flair and footwork reminiscent of a young Lionel Messi, the Palmeiras wonderkid has already booked his move to Chelsea and earned a senior Brazil call-up under Carlo Ancelotti. Named in the Brasileirao's Team of the Season thanks to 13 goals and nine assists, Estevao shone against Porto and now has a golden opportunity to make his mark on the world stage. Backing him to score against Al Ahly feels like a smart play — and potentially the first of many big moments to come.
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Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Paddy Power. Odds are correct at the time of publish, but are subject to change.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Palmeiras 1-0 | 11/2 |
| Palmeiras 2-0 | 13/2 |
| Draw 1-1 | 7/1 |
| Palmeiras 2-1 | 15/2 |
| Draw 0-0 | 10/1 |
| Al Ahly 1-0 | 14/1 |
| Al Ahly 2-1 | 18/1 |
How to watch Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly in Club World Cup action
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Venue: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Time: 5:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Streaming: DAZN