Al Ahly and Inter Miami will meet in the opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday. These two teams have never faced each other before, so it will no doubt be interesting to see how they match up.
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Al Ahly vs Inter Miami prediction: Messi to inspire Miami to victory?
Key stats
- Before losing 5-3 on penalties to Pachuca after a 1-1 draw last time out, Al Ahly had won six successive games.
- Inter Miami have won their last two games by an aggregate score of 9-3.
- Over their last five matches, Al Ahly and Inter Miami have scored a total of 14 and 15 goals respectively.
Correct score prediction: Al Ahly 1-3 Inter Miami
While these teams have never met each other, we can deduce how they may play based off current form in their respective domestic leagues. Both have been on winning runs on that regard with plenty of goals scored, but given the superior strength of the MLS compared to the Egyptian top flight, Inter Miami should be confident of taking all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Inter Miami favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Inter Miami are favourites to open their Club World Cup account with victory. Al Ahly are given just over a 30% chance of taking all three points, while a draw is rated at just under 30%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden meeting
As previously mentioned, this is the first ever meeting between the two teams.
Al Ahly preview: Three players out with injury
Al Ahly will be missing Mohamed Abdallah, Reda Sim and Samir Mohamed through injury. Otherwise, they have a full squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Shenawy (GK), Hany, Dari, Rabia, Debes, Koka, Attia, Shahat, Tawfik, Bencharki & Gradisar
Egypt Division 1 13/05/25
W
Ceramica Cleopatra
0
Al Ahly Cairo
1
Egypt Division 1 08/05/25
W
El Masry
2
Al Ahly Cairo
4
Egypt Division 1 04/05/25
W
Haras El Hedoud
0
Al Ahly Cairo
5
Egypt Division 1 30/04/25
W
Petrojet
2
Al Ahly Cairo
3
CAF Champions League 25/04/25
D
Mamelodi Sundowns
1
Al Ahly Cairo
1
Inter Miami preview: Messi and Suarez should start
Star duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez should start for Inter Miami. However, Baltasar Rodriguez, David Ruiz, Drake Callender, Gonzalo Lujin, Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright are all injured.
Predicted lineup: Ustari (GK), Weigandt, Falcon, Martinez, Allen, Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia, Suarez & Messi
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Minnesota United
4
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
Inter Miami CF
4
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
FC Dallas
4
Inter Miami CF
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Inter Miami CF
0
Player to watch: Lionel Messi
All eyes are usually on Lionel Messi whenever Inter Miami play. He remains a key player for the MLS side, and will draw plenty of crowds at the Club World Cup.
Can the Argentine add the trophy to his already illustrious cabinet? It is highly unlikely given the superior level of some of the teams in the competition, but Messi can inspire any team to glory on his day.