Inter Miami vs Palmeiras: Club World Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

In the wee hours of Tuesday, Inter Miami will host Palmeiras in Florida in a match that might determine who advances to the World Club Cup playoffs.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

The hosts, Inter Miami, may have been left feeling disgruntled earlier in the month when their Club World Cup journey got off to a slow start with a scoreless draw against Egyptian team Al Ahly. Still, Javier Mascherano's squad made a tremendous comeback last week.  

The Herons will aim to secure their spot in the knockout stage with another heavyweight scalp following their historic comeback in Florida, where they ultimately won 2-1 against Portuguese giants Porto.  After a fantastic 5-1 victory against Columbus to kick off June, Inter Miami's morale is over the roof.  

The Tuesday hosts are a formidable foe, having gone undefeated in their last five matches across all competitions and riding a winning streak that dates back to the end of March.

Regarding the guests, Verdao has been impressive from the start of their Club World Cup campaigns, even if Palmeiras may have struggled to gain momentum earlier in the month, losing 2-1 away at Cruzeiro.  Abel Ferreira's squad has scored four points so far, and they will enter their Group A final game as the league leaders after their routine 2-0 win against Al Ahly.  

The former Braga manager will be ecstatic with his team's 6-0 away victory over Peruvian club Sporting Cristal on May 29, which punched their Copa Libertadores ticket.  

Palmeiras have only lost once away from the Allianz Parque in all competitions since November, when they began their Club World Cup trip with a 0-0 draw against Porto at the MetLife Stadium on June 19.

 Inter Miami x Palmeiras Team News

Gonzalo Luján, a former San Lorenzo defender, is unlikely to play in Florida after sitting out last week's match against Porto.  Even though he came off the bench for Thursday's game, former Barcelona star Jordi Alba may get a complete recall.

With an incredible goal against Porto to kick off his Club World Cup account, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi will undoubtedly be a major player in the final third.  After completing a loan move from Boca Juniors in the offseason of 2025, Marcelo Weigandt will take the starting right-back position.

Once again, Palmeiras will be without Bruno Rodrigues, a striker from Sao Paulo who has failed to participate in a single competitive match since the start of the 2025 season.  Ferreira will be led by Vitor Roque, who made a permanent move from Barcelona this year.

Colombian international Richard Rios, who is supposedly a hot commodity on the Premier League transfer market this summer, may anchor the midfield.  Felipe Anderson, a former West Ham star who was an unused replacement last week, may be called up to the main squad.

Our Predictions

Inter Miami win or draw @ 1.70 on Sky247.ng

Inter Miami are well-positioned to claim victory over Palmeiras in this crucial Club World Cup clash, driven by their surging form, tactical resilience, and the brilliance of Lionel Messi. After a gritty 2-1 comeback win against Porto and an earlier emphatic 5-1 rout of Columbus, Inter entered the match with undeniable momentum.

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