Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup, 2025

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• Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup 2025
• Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 1 AM GMT
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

The Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami side looks to secure their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they face an energetic Palmeiras side at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. The Inter Miami vs Palmeiras clash will take place on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 1 AM GMT.

Inter Miami were able to get their Club World Cup campaign underway properly with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over FC Porto, showing their ability to defeat European teams. They have four points from two points and are in second place in Group A, but they can win the group by defeating the Brazilian side.

Javier Mascherano has to produce another efficient performance from his players for them to outwit this Palmeiras side. Of course, he will need his backline to be less error-prone and maintain a compact shape, but he will need his star-studded frontline to be at their decisive best and convert chances clinically for them to secure a statement-making win.

Palmeiras have proven themselves as a gritty unit in the Club World Cup so far, picking out four points from two games and not conceding a single goal. Interestingly for them, even a draw can be a decent result to help them win the group, but they'll push to get a win to maintain high momentum levels.

Abel Ferreira has to ensure that his players can keep their stubborn defensive system intact to neutralize the threat of Leo Messi & co. Apart from their stringent defending, they'll also need to be prolific on the counter-attacks and take up their chances in a decisive fashion for them to end the group stages with a win.

Inter Miami Team News

Javier Mascherano was unfortunate to witness his defender Marcelo Weigandt pick up an injury in the win over Porto. He is unlikely to be able to recover in time for this clash. Apart from that, Inter Miami should have a fully fit squad.

Palmeiras Team News

Abel Ferreira is still missing a few important squad players for the Club World Cup. Promising forward Bruno Rodrigues is out of action with a nasty injury. Midfielder Figueiredo is also unavailable, being sidelined with a knee injury.

Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Oscar Ustari

Defenders: Ian Fray, Tomas Aviles, Maximiliano Falcon, Jordi Alba

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Benjamin Cremaschi, Tadeo Allende, Telasco Segovia

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez

Palmeiras Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Weverton

Defenders: Agustin Gray, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Joaquin Piquerez

Midfielders: Mauricio, Anibal Moreno, Richard Rios

Forwards: Estevao Willian, Facundo Torres, Vitor Roque

Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides. They have never played in a single competitive or friendly match in the past.

Key Players to Watch in Inter Miami vs Palmeiras

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi turned back the years with an inspiring performance for Inter Miami in their win over Porto. He has scored one goal with a 14% goal conversion so far at the Club World Cup, and also averaged two key passes per game.

Messi will need to produce another special performance to unlock the rigid Palmeiras backline. He needs to be super accurate with his final third passes to send teammates through on goal, but the Argentine icon will also look to create chances for himself and finish them ruthlessly to guide his side to the knockout rounds in style.

Estevao Willian (Palmeiras)

The Chelsea-bound winger has been an exciting figure in the Club World Cup, winning the Player of the Match award in both Palmeiras' games so far. He has averaged 2.5 shot attempts per 90 minutes so far in the tournament, but is yet to find the goal.

Messinho, as he's nicknamed, will look to show his utmost quality by outwitting the Inter Miami defenders with his blistering runs, deliver accurate passes into the box, and also look to be prolific with his finishing to help his side get an emphatic win.

Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Prediction

Even though Group A has provided some drab games so far at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, this upcoming clash should be a fast-paced, exciting affair. With both sides desperate to get another win, there should be a lot of end-to-end football and a lot of counter-attacks on display.

Palmeiras' defensive resolve will be fully tested by the threat that Messi, Luis Suarez & co bring, resulting in an exciting battle. However, both teams should end up cancelling each other out in this one and play out an entertaining draw.

Prediction: Inter Miami 1-1 Palmeiras

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