Palmeiras vs Porto Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

Palmeiras vs Porto Preview

• Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
• Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 pm GMT

• Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States

  Matchday one of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will include Palmeiras taking on Porto at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The upcoming tournament will be a big moment in football history, with the Club World Cup moving on from its annual format. The renowned tournament will now be held every four years, adding to its prestige and honour. Palmeiras and Porto will begin their journey with a clash in New Jersey on Sunday evening. Inter Miami and Al Ahly will contest the other match in the group. The Palmeiras vs Porto fixture will be a historic moment for both clubs.

  Palmeiras will be content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed four victories to go with just defeats. During this period, the Brazilian outfit has scored 14 goals and conceded just four. Palmeiras will be delighted with its league position at the moment, sitting in the fourth place, just a couple of points from the top. The team will be aware that it is a dark horse in Group A, which consists of several other heavyweights. Palmeiras has conceded just 0.7 goals per game in the Brazilian league so far, which is the third best.

  Porto will also be satisfied with its latest outcomes. The Portuguese giants have accumulated five victories and one defeat in the last six matches. Porto finished third in the league last season with a total of 70 points. The fans will undoubtedly be hungry for more success in the future, starting with the Club World Cup. Porto will be expected to make it out of the group, and from there on it will be a matter of fortune regarding the draw for the knockouts.

Palmeiras Team News

Bruno Rodrigues and Figueiredo will be the names on the injury list for Palmeiras on Sunday evening. Palmeiras has primarily used the 4-2-3-1 formation this season and will find no reason to divert from that.

Porto Team News

Porto will have to deal with the Palmeiras threat without the services of Marko Grujic (Hamstring Injury) and Vasco Sousa (Broken Leg). Porto has made some signings during the special transfer window for the Club World Cup and will be excited to start afresh with a rejuvenated squad.

Palmeiras vs Porto Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Weverton

Defenders: Giay, Micael, Fuchs, Piquerez

Midfielders: Rios, Martinez, Veiga

Forwards: Estevao, Mauricio, Lopez

Porto Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Costa

Defenders: Fernandes, Pedro, Marcano

Midfielders: Mario, Vieira, Veiga, Moura

Forwards: Pepe, Aghehowa, Mora

Palmeiras vs Porto H2H Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Both clubs will be eager to leave a mark on this fixture.

Key Players to Watch in Palmeiras vs Porto

Diogo Costa (Porto)

Diogo Costa is surely one of the most talented goalkeepers in Europe and the world. Costa is already on the radar of several top clubs in Europe, and it is only a matter of time before he makes a high-profile move. The Club World Cup will be a good opportunity for him to showcase his talent to the world. The 25-year-old recently won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal and was key in that success. He also had an incredible Portuguese domestic season with 16 clean sheets from 32 matches, and also saved two penalties.

Estevao (Palmeiras)

Estevao will also be one of the youngsters to look out for in the Palmeiras vs Porto fixture. The right-winger has already earned a move to Chelsea and will move to London as soon as he turns 18. Estevao is considered one of the most skilful players to come from the Brazilian league in recent years. His pace and ability to turn on both sides while dribbling make him a lethal option for Palmeiras in the upcoming Club World Cup. He has registered 11 goals and five assists for Palmeiras this year.

Palmeiras vs Porto Prediction

Palmeiras will relish the opportunity to play against an accomplished name from European football. However, Porto will ultimately have too much for the Brazilian club in terms of quality.

Predicted Score: Palmeiras 1-3 Porto

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