This match is the second game for both teams in Group A of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This tournament has been updated and now features 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Palmeiras, which represents South American football, qualified by winning the 2021 Copa Libertadores.
Al Ahly got their spot as the runners-up in the 2024 CAF Champions League, making this their 11th time in the competition.
Both teams had a tough start, ending their first matches in a 0-0 draw, Palmeiras played against FC Porto and Al Ahly faced Inter Miami. This makes today’s match really important for both teams to earn points and boost their chances of moving forward in a tough group that also has Inter Miami and FC Porto.
19.06.2025 18:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 2
Palmeiras : Al Ahly
Palmeiras: The big Brazilian team is doing well in their home league, the Brazilian Série A, and they have a strong team with lots of experienced players. They played FC Porto in their first match of the Club World Cup and ended up with a 0-0 draw. They had some chances and tried to attack, but they just couldn’t finish.
One of their key players is Estêvão, a young star who had a high non-penalty expected goals (xG) of 0.89 against Porto, which was the best in Group A on Matchday 1, but he didn’t score. He is going to join Chelsea after the tournament, which might give him some extra motivation.
Al Ahly, based in Egypt, had a dominant 2024/25 season in the Egyptian Premier League, finishing 1st with 86 points from 34 matches, achieving a goal difference of +51. This performance highlights their dominance, qualifying them for the CAF Champions League.
Their recent form includes a 0-0 draw against Inter Miami in their Club World Cup opener, where they had 11 shot attempts and an xG value of 1.9, showing resilience but also missed opportunities, including a penalty miss by Mohammed Trezeguet.
Based on the analysis, Palmeiras has a strong attack with Estêvão and Veiga leading the way, plus they have a deep squad, which makes it likely that they will beat Al Ahly. Al Ahly has a solid defense, and with players like Trézéguet and Tau, they might be able to score, especially since Palmeiras has had some trouble finishing against Porto.
Our prediction:
1 (Palmeiras to Win)
Odds:1.60
Published: 19.06.2025 08:48
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Palmeiras (3-4-2-1)
- Weverton (GK);
- Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo;
- Felipe Anderson, Aníbal Moreno, Richard Ríos, Piquerez; Estêvão, Mauricio;
- Vitor Roque.
AL Ahly (4-3-1-2)
- El Shenawi (GK);
- Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Koka;
- Fathy, Attia, Romdhane; Magdy;
- Ali, Trezeguet