Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 6/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Palmeiras and Al Ahly will lock horns with each other in the FIFA Club World Cup this week. The Group A game between the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A Club and the Egyptian Premier League outfit will be held at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and is scheduled to kick off at 5pm UK time on Thursday.

Palmeiras

Palmeiras are one of the biggest clubs in Brazil and one of the most popular teams in South America. They have won the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A title as many as 12 times and the Copa Libertadores on three occasions.

The Periquito are one of four Brazilian clubs at the FIFA Club World Cup. Although no one seriously expects Palmeiras to go all the way in the competition, they could make a huge impact in the tournament. The Brazilian giants qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the 2021 Copa Libertadores.

Palmeiras kicked off their Group A campaign at the Club World Cup with a goalless draw with Portuguese giants FC Porto. With Al Ahly and Inter Miami also in the group, Palmeiras will fancy their chances of at least ending up second and progressing to the knockout stages of the competition.

Team News:

Palmeiras are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Al Ahly. Weverton will be the goalkeeper for the Brazilian Club. Giay, Gomez and Murilo will be the three defenders. Felipe Anderson, Rios, Moreno and Piquerez will be the four midfielders. Estevao and Mauricio will be the two attacking midfielders, while Roque will lead the line for Palmeiras.

Al Ahly

Al Ahly are one of the biggest clubs in Africa and are an Egyptian powerhouse. The Club of Patriotism are synonymous with Football in Egypt and have won the domestic league title a record 45 times and the Egypt Cup on 39 occasions.

The Egyptian Premier League Club have also won the CAF Champions League 12 times and qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as winners of the 2020–21, 2022–23, and 2023–24 CAF Champions League. They are also one of four CAF teams competing in the tournament.

Al Ahly kicked off their Group A campaign at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a goalless draw with Inter Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. With Palmeiras, FC Porto and Inter Miami also in the group, Al Ahly will have to work hard to get through to the next stage.

Team News:

Al Ahly are likely to line up in a 4-3-1-2 formation against Palmeiras. El Shenawy will be in goal. Hany, Dari, Ibrahim and Koka will be the four defenders. Fathy, Attia and Den Romdhane will be the three midfielders. Ashour will be in attacking midfield. Ali and Trezeguet will be the two centre-forwards for Al Ahly.

Key Factors to Consider

• Palmeiras have more shots on goal than FC Porto in their first Group A match.
• The Palmeiras goalkeeper has to make fewer saves than his FC Porto counterpart in their first Group A match.
• Palmeiras took more shots than FC Porto in their first Group A match. 
• Al Ahly had more shots on goal than Inter Miami in their first Group A game.
• Al Ahly had less possession than Inter Miami in their first Group A game.

Conclusion

Both Palmeiras and Al Ahly are good teams, and the match between the two sides are likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 6/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet