Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Club World Cup Prediction (19.06.2025)

On June 19, 2025, at 23:00 WIB, the second Group A match of the Club World Cup will take place between Palmeiras and Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Palmeiras are considered the favorites by bookmakers. Let’s look at both teams’ current form and provide a match prediction.

Palmeiras

The first round in this group provided no clear answers and made things even more complicated. All teams drew their opening matches, collecting one point each, which keeps the competition wide open. Palmeiras faced Porto in their first game. There wasn’t a display of Brazilian flair, but the match was far from boring despite ending in a goalless draw. Abel Ferreira’s side looked strong and were clearly closer to victory, as shown by their xG (expected goals) stat of 2.08 versus Porto’s 0.78. They also led in possession (55%) and had more shots on target (17 to 11). The Brazilian team is clearly in excellent form and looks like a strong contender for the top spot in the group.

Al Ahly

Al Ahly played the tournament’s opening match against Inter Miami. Many analysts called the game dull, but there were definitely things worth watching. The Egyptians, in particular, were surprising. Despite being slight underdogs, they were actually closer to winning than the hosts. The team’s defensive organization stood out. Inter Miami rarely threatened their goal, with most of the danger coming from set pieces or individual brilliance, especially from Lionel Messi. Overall, the club can be pleased with the performance of its players so far. However, it remains to be seen if they can maintain that level against a more structured opponent.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met twice before in the Club World Cup, though under the old format. In 2021, the match ended goalless, and Al Ahly won in the penalty shootout. One year later, Palmeiras took clear revenge with a 2–0 win.

Prediction

In the Palmeiras vs Al Ahly match, the prediction favors the Brazilian side. Palmeiras delivered a very solid performance against Porto, and only the inspired form of Porto’s goalkeeper Claudio Ramos prevented them from claiming all three points. While high-scoring is not expected in this fixture, Palmeiras appear much stronger overall. Therefore, the recommended bet is for a Palmeiras win at odds of 1.63.