Al Ahly and Inter Miami will meet at Hard Rock Stadium in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign opener on Saturday. The two teams have been drawn alongside Palmeiras and Porto in Group A of the new edition of the competition.
Nadi Al-watanniyah will play their first competitive match of the month. They met Pachuca in the Challenge Super Cup, a friendly tournament on Sunday, and suffered a loss on penalties. The score ended 1-1 in regulation time, with new signing Mahmoud Trezeguet scoring an equalizer in the 51st minute.
The Herons have been in good touch recently and are unbeaten in their last three games. They made it two wins in a row in their previous outing, recording a 5-1 home triumph over Columbus Crew in the MLS last month. Lionel Messi bagged a brace while Luis Suárez added a goal in the second half.
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Miami are one of the three MLS-based teams that will play in this edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, alongside the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC.
- Nadi Al-watanniyah will make their 10th appearance in the competition on Saturday.
- Miami have scored at least three goals in four of their last five games. Notably, they have also conceded three goals apiece in three games during that period.
- Al Ahly concluded their 2024-25 campaign on an 11-game unbeaten streak. They have won their last six competitive games.
- The Herons have seen over 2.5 goals in their last nine games across all competitions.
- Nadi Al-watanniyah have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games.
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Prediction
The Red Devils are on a six-game winning streak in competitive games, scoring 21 goals, and will look to continue their prolific run here. They have finished third in four editions of the Club World Cup and will look to get their campaign underway on a winning note.
The Herons went winless in four consecutive games in mid-May but have bounced back well, recording two wins, while scoring nine goals. They will play for the first time in the competition and will look to make the most of the home advantage. They will play for the first time in two weeks and should be well-rested here.
Miami will have the home support in this match, and considering their advantage in terms of squad quality, we back the Herons to register a narrow win.
Prediction: Al Ahly 1-2 Inter Miami
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes