Palmeiras vs Porto: Club World Cup Prediction (16.06.2025)

On June 16, 2025, at 05:00 WIB, Palmeiras and Porto will clash in the first round of the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Interestingly, bookmakers see both teams as evenly matched, making this a potentially tight contest. Let’s take a closer look at the current form of both clubs and provide a match prediction.

Palmeiras

The “Green and Whites” are in fairly good shape. Unlike top European leagues that ended just two to three weeks ago, the Brazilian championship is still ongoing with 11 rounds completed, meaning Palmeiras players are already in optimal physical and competitive condition.

However, their recent performances haven’t been convincing. Palmeiras currently sit fourth in the domestic standings and have lost their last two matches—against Flamengo (0-2) and Cruzeiro (1-2). These defeats suggest Palmeiras struggle against well-organized and stronger opponents. That said, their defensive game remains relatively confident and composed.

Porto

Porto, meanwhile, failed to claim any domestic titles this season, with all major trophies going to Sporting CP and Benfica. A major issue for the team has been their inconsistent defense. Even with Diogo Costa, one of the world’s top goalkeepers who has shown his class in recent Nations League matches, Porto’s backline has not always been reliable.

Their upcoming opponents are more defensive than offensive, which could affect Porto’s rhythm. Still, they enter the tournament with almost a full-strength squad, with Marko Grujić being the only notable absentee due to injury.

Stats & Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Palmeiras and Porto. The two teams have never faced each other in any official competition.

Prediction

This fixture looks balanced on paper, but we give a slight edge to Porto, the European side. While neither team has stood out recently, Porto’s squad has more international experience.

We do not expect a high-scoring affair, especially not from the Brazilian side. The best betting option in this scenario is Porto (draw no bet) with odds of 1.90—meaning your stake is returned if the match ends in a draw.