The game is the first match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which has been updated to include 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Al Ahly, who represent African football, made it to the tournament by winning the CAF Champions League three times in the last four years (2020/21, 2022/23, 2023/24).
Inter Miami, from Major League Soccer, got their chance to play because they won the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and also because FIFA gave them a spot as the host nation.
This will be their first time playing against each other, which makes the match even more exciting.
15.06.2025 02:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
Al Ahly : Inter Miami
Al Ahly: The Egyptian giants are the most successful club in African history, boasting 12 CAF Champions League titles and 45 Egyptian Premier League titles. Their domestic season wrapped up on May 28, 2025, with a 6-0 victory over Pharco, clinching the league title. They also played a friendly match against CF Pachuca on June 8, 2025, which ended in a 1-1 tie (they lost 5-3 in penalties), helping them adjust to conditions in the US. Recently, they have been on a seven-game unbeaten streak, with six wins, highlighting their strong defense and tactical discipline.
Inter Miami: The MLS team has been performing well, especially after a 5-1 victory at home against Columbus Crew on May 31, 2025. Lionel Messi netted two goals and made three assists, while Luis Suárez contributed with a goal, showing how strong their offense is. Right now, they are in third place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS, but they are pausing for a mid-season break because of the Club World Cup. Their latest three-game unbeaten run, which includes two wins, highlights their positive momentum.
Based on the analysis, Inter Miami’s offensive prowess, spearheaded by Messi and Suárez, along with their advantage of playing at home, indicates that they are favored to surpass Al Ahly. Nevertheless, Al Ahly’s robust defense and their experience in crucial matches imply that they are capable of posing a challenge and possibly finding the back of the net.
Our prediction:
3+ (OVER2.5)
Odds:1.65
Published: 14.06.2025 11:53
Kindly be advised that all odds are accurate as of the publication date and time indicated, and they may be subject to alterations.
All kick-off times and updates are provided in Central European Summer Time +2 (GMT+2).
How the Teams Might Line Up:
Al Ahly (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed Shenawy
- Defense: Debes, Rami Rabia, Achraf Dari, Mohamed Hany
- Midfield: Attia, Koka
- Attack: Bencharki, Tawfik, Shahat, Gradisar
Inter Miami (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Ustari
- Defense: Allen, Martínez, Falcón, Weigandt
- Midfield: Segovia, Sergio Busquets, Benjamin Cremaschi, Allende
- Forwards: Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi
Players Who Won’t Play:
Al Ahly:
- Mohamed Abdallah (Injured)
- Reda Slim (Injured)
- Samir Mohamed (Injured)
Inter Miami:
- Baltasar Rodríguez (Injured)
- David Ruíz (Injured)
- Drake Callender (Injured)
- Gonzalo Luján (Injured)
- Jordi Alba (Injured)
- Yannick Bright (Injured)