Palmeiras vs Al Ahly Predictions

Palmeiras vs Al Ahly predictions for Thursday’s Club World Cup fixture. Palmeiras and Al Ahly meet at MetLife Stadium on Thursday afternoon, both aiming for their first Club World Cup group-stage victory. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Club World Cup | June 19 2025 at 5:00 pm UK at MetLife Stadium

Palmeiras vs Al Ahly Predictions

Is It All or Nothing for Palmeiras and Al Ahly in New Jersey?

• Palmeiras peppered Porto
  • The Brazilian side registered 19 shots in their opener and were unlucky to find Claudio Ramos in unbeatable form on the day.
• Al Ahly lose their engine
  • Star midfielder Emam Ashour, who topped the Red Devils’ attacking metrics this season, is ruled out with a broken collarbone.
• Estevao’s farewell motivation
  • With a Chelsea move looming, Estevao looks determined to leave Verdao on a high, showing immense drive and flair against Porto.

Best Bet for Palmeiras vs Al Ahly

Thursday’s Group A clash in the FIFA Club World Cup brings us a truly intriguing encounter as Palmeiras and Al Ahly face off at MetLife Stadium. Both sides are still hunting for their first win of the tournament and, let’s be honest, the margin for error is razor-thin now. Each arrived with lofty ambitions, but opening draws have left them walking a tightrope, where one misstep could send them crashing out before the real business even begins.

Palmeiras, Brazil’s ever-ambitious outfit, looked the more dangerous side in their first outing against Porto, peppering the Portuguese goal but finding Claudio Ramos in inspired form. They finished that game with 19 attempts, and you get the feeling that if Ramos had sneezed mid-match, Estevao would’ve slotted one past him. The fact that Estevao is playing his final games before departing for Chelsea only adds to the emotion in this one—he’s not just playing for pride, but perhaps for legacy.

Al Ahly, meanwhile, were left cursing their luck—again. A missed penalty from Trezeguet in their opener against Inter Miami summed up a frustrating performance where they looked threatening but couldn’t convert. With Emam Ashour now ruled out through injury, their creativity might take a hit, but Zizo’s introduction offers a touch of unpredictability, albeit with less sparkle.

There’s plenty on the line in this match, and with both clubs failing to score in their openers, fans will be expecting a livelier contest. Desperation often breeds drama—just the way we like it.

Best Bet for Palmeiras vs Al Ahly

Palmeiras to Win

At BettingTips4You.com, we never overwhelm our readers with endless suggestions. We stick by one bold prediction per game, grounded in tactical detail and current form. That’s why our standout bet for this match is Palmeiras to Win. This is the ultimate selection for this encounter—no confusion, no distractions. It’s our strongest view, handpicked after analysing every angle.

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Backing Palmeiras here isn’t just a shot in the dark—it’s based on what we’ve seen with our own eyes. They dominated Porto in key areas of the pitch and came away feeling aggrieved not to have won. Claudio Ramos’ heroics kept the Brazilians off the scoresheet, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Estevao was electric, Mauricio looked sharp and the midfield trio controlled tempo with poise and aggression.

Against a weakened Al Ahly side, who looked toothless in the absence of their injured playmaker Ashour, Verdao’s high pressing and fluid transitions will likely be too much to handle. Trezeguet remains a threat, but if he can’t convert from twelve yards, what hope is there when he’s crowded out by the likes of Gomez and Cerqueira?

The Egyptians do bring passion and resilience, but without their key link in midfield, they may struggle to connect defence with attack. While Zizo offers experience, he doesn’t possess the same explosiveness to unsettle a disciplined Brazilian backline.

“Palmeiras’ energy, combined with Al Ahly’s creative setback, tips the balance heavily. The Brazilians didn’t get what they deserved against Porto—expect them to set the record straight here.”
– BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

This is more than just a game—it’s a potential knockout pass. A win puts Palmeiras in pole position to qualify. They’ve got the momentum, the depth and, crucially, more attacking cohesion than their opponents.

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Correct Score Prediction: Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly

Palmeiras should break their goal drought and keep a clean sheet against an Al Ahly side missing their talisman. A goal in each half feels about right here.

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