2025 FIFA Club World Cup Match Preview: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras

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Match Details

Fixture: Inter Miami CF vs SE Palmeiras

Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A

Date: Monday, June 23, 2025

Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST (June 24)

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Broadcast: DAZN (Free), TBS, truTV (USA), Channel 5 (UK)

Group A Stakes: Winner Takes All?

Both teams enter the final group-stage match tied atop Group A with 4 points. A draw would send both through, but the winner claims first place and a potentially easier Round of 16 opponent. With Lionel Messi leading the Herons and Palmeiras boasting one of Brazil’s deepest squads, this is a must-watch Club World Cup showdown.

Inter Miami CF – Match Preview

Recent Form

Beat FC Porto 2–1 (Messi free-kick winner)

Drew 0–0 with Al Ahly

3 wins in last 5 matches overall

Key Players

Lionel Messi – Scored his 50th goal for Inter Miami vs Porto

Luis Suárez – Veteran striker still lethal in the box

Sergio Busquets – Anchoring midfield with calm and control

Benjamín Cremaschi – Rising star with energy and vision

Tactical Outlook

Coach Javier Mascherano will likely stick with a 4-2-3-1, with Messi and Suárez leading the line. Expect Inter Miami to play on the front foot at home, using width and quick transitions to break Palmeiras’ shape.

Palmeiras – Match Preview

Recent Form

Beat Al Ahly 2–0

Drew 0–0 with FC Porto

4 wins in last 6 matches across all competitions

Key Players

Raphael Veiga – Creative heartbeat of the midfield

Estêvão – Chelsea-bound teenage sensation with flair

Vitor Roque – Former Barcelona striker, clinical finisher

Gustavo Gómez – Defensive anchor and aerial threat

Tactical Outlook

Coach Abel Ferreira will deploy a 3-4-2-1, emphasizing midfield control and overlapping wingbacks. Palmeiras will look to press high early, then settle into a compact shape and counter through Estêvão and Roque.

Head-to-Head & Stats

First-ever meeting between Inter Miami and Palmeiras

Inter Miami: 2 goals scored, 1 conceded in Group A

Palmeiras: 2 goals scored, 0 conceded in Group A

Messi odds to score: +215

Palmeiras win odds: +110 Inter Miami: +450 Draw: +135

Why: Miami will be buoyed by home support and Messi magic, but Palmeiras’ depth, tactical discipline, and experience in high-stakes matches give them the edge.

How to Watch Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – Club World Cup 2025

Streaming: DAZN – Free Worldwide Access

TV (USA): TBS, truTV

TV (UK): Channel 5

Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami + 425           Draw + 125                         Palmeiras + 125

Over 2.5 – 125                   Under 2.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025