Palmeiras will take on Al Ahly in the Club World Cup on Thursday, 19 June, in a big match in Group A.
After the first round of fixtures, all four teams are locked together on one point, which means qualification is still up for grabs for both Palmeiras and Al Ahly.
Palmeiras are perhaps in a stronger position after winning a point against Porto, the group favourites, while Al Ahly picked up a draw against Inter Miami.
As part of our ongoing selection of Club World Cup betting tips, check out our Palmeiras vs Al Ahly prediction below.
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Palmeiras vs Al Ahly prediction: The floodgates to open
Key stats
- Three goals or more have been scored in four of Palmeiras' last six matches.
- Al Ahly have scored 18 goals across their last six competitive matches.
- Estevao has scored three goals in his last six matches for Palmeiras.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Al Ahly
We're leaning towards the Brazilian side for this one, thanks in large part to their impressive showing against Porto on matchday one. If any side was going to win that one, then it was going to be Palmeiras, and they racked up an xG of 2.08. If they play like that again, the goals will come.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Palmeiras start as narrow favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Palmeiras vs Al Ahly odds suggest that the Brazilian side are the more likely winners on Thursday, something we are also on board with. Ladbrokes have given Palmeiras a 61.9% chance of winning the match, while Al Ahly have been given just an 18.2% chance of picking up the three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A third CWC meeting
This is the third time in four years that Palmeiras and Al Ahly have met in the Club World Cup, following two clashes in 2021 and 2022. In the first encounter in 2021, Al Ahly came out on top in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw, while in 2022, Palmeiras ran out as 2-0 winners.
FIFA Club World Cup 08/02/22
Palmeiras
Al Ahly Cairo
FIFA Club World Cup 11/02/21
Al Ahly Cairo
Palmeiras
Palmeiras preview: Can they build on Porto performance?
As already mentioned, Palmeiras were excellent against Porto, and there is no reason for any changes to the starting XI, especially as no new injuries have been reported. They remain without Bruno Rodrigues, who has been unavailable since the turn of the year, and Figueiredo, who has been out since February with a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Giay, Gomez, Cerqueira, Anderson, Rios, Moreno, Piquerez, Estevao, Roque, Mauricio
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sao Paulo
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
W
Cerro Porteno
0
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Ceara
0
Palmeiras
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Palmeiras
0
Al Ahly preview: Star man ruled out
Emam Ashour suffered a brutal injury in the match against Inter Miami, and it has now been confirmed that the midfielder will be ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a broken collarbone. How they fare without such an important player, who had scored four goals in four matches in the build-up to the tournament, will be interesting to see.
Predicted lineup: El Shenawi (GK), Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Kouka, Romdhane, Attia, Fathi, Zizo, Ali, Trezeguet
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
Player to watch: Estevao
Estevao is a player that Chelsea fans will be keen to watch tonight, as the young Brazilian will be making his move to London next month. The 18-year-old is averaging a goal every other match across his last six appearances for the club and is their top assist-maker so far this season. Can he help them to their first CWC win on Thursday?