MetLife Stadium will host Palmeiras vs Porto on Sunday, 15 June 2025, as both teams kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Who will reign supreme after 90 minutes?
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Palmeiras vs Porto predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in four of Palmeiras’ last six matches.
- Six of Porto's last eight competitive games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Porto and Palmeiras will meet for the first time on Sunday.
Correct score prediction: Porto 2-2 Palmeiras
Although Palmeiras suffered two defeats in their last three matches, they have enjoyed some fine form over the course of their season.
In addition to being the only team with a perfect six wins from six in the Copa Libertadores (no other team had up to five wins), Abel Ferreira's troops have won eight of their last 10 games across all competitions.
Porto, on the other hand, have won their last three, and five of their last six competitive matches.
This will likely be a tightly contested clash, and considering both teams have a tendency to get on the scoresheet, we are predicting a high-scoring draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto are slightly favoured
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
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Palmeiras and Porto were paired alongside Inter Miami and Al Ahly in Group A of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
Ahead of this encounter, Porto are the expected winners at 8/5 (2.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 38.5% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, at least six cards were awarded in each of Porto's last five competitive matches, while Palmeiras' last three games featured just over six cards per game on average. On that note, over 5.5 cards has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter
This will be Porto's first encounter with Palmeiras, or any Brazilian team. Similarly, Palmeiras have never met a Portuguese side.
Palmeiras preview: No new injury concerns
Wonderkid Estevao Willian is set to join Chelsea this summer after the Club World Cup, and will be looking to have a good showing for Alviverde in this tournament.
The 18-year-old, who boasts an average of 2.2 key passes per game, has provided three assists this season for his teammates and can be a source of inspiration as they aim to get past the group stages.
Jose Lopez has scored three goals for Palmeiras in his last four games. The Argentine forward will probably be the lone striker in Abel Ferreira’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system, with Estevao, Raphael Veiga and Mauricio offering support from the midfield.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Giay, Fuchs, Micael, Piquerez, Rios, Martinez, Mauricio, Veiga, Estevao & Lopez.
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
Porto preview: A couple of absentees
Midfielders Marko Grujic (hamstring injury) and Vasco Sousa (broken leg) are both sidelined for Porto.
Fresh from winning the Nations League with Portugal, goalkeeper Diogo Costa and midfielder Rodrigo Mora will both be in good spirits for Porto ahead of this opener.
Spanish striker Samuel Aghehowa, who netted 19 goals in the Portuguese top-flight last season is expected to lead the line just behind two attacking midfielders, likely Mora and Fabio Vieira, as Coach Anselmi strongly fancies a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Fernandes, Pedro, Marcano, Mario, Varela, Moura, Mora, Vieira, Pepe & Aghehowa.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
W
Boavista
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/05/25
W
Moreirense
1
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Estrela
2
FC Porto
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Famalicao
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Casa Pia
0
FC Porto
1
Player to watch: Samu Aghehowa
Only one player scored more goals than Samu Aghehowa in the Portuguese top flight last season. The Spanish forward has scored four goals in his last four appearances for Porto and will fancy his chances against Palmeiras.
