Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Club World Cup prediction, odds and betting offer
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami kick off the 2025 Club World Cup campaign in their home ground, Hard Rock Stadium, to Egyptian side Al Ahly who make an impressive 10th appearance in the competition
The inaugural match of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) is set to be an engaging encounter between Egypt's Al Ahly and USA's Inter Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, qualified through winning the Supporters' Shield in the MLS and was only announced once the club part-owned by David Beckham achieved the feat of securing top spot in the league system. They, however, failed to impress in the MLS Cup (that is the play-offs tournament) with Los Angeles Galaxy securing that title but do not receive a place in this summer's competition.
Meanwhile, Al-Ahly qualified as winners of the 2020/21 CAF Champions League winners having won it two more times after that in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons too. Making their 10th appearance in the competition, they are seasoned veterans who will be keen to make their make in the group stage.
This marks the first time these two teams will cross paths on the football pitch. They find themselves in Group A, where they stand alongside the highly-rated teams of Portugal's Porto and Brazil's Palmeiras. Despite the stiff competition, both Al Ahly and Inter Miami are entering this tournament with a sense of optimism, buoyed by their recent performances.
Al Ahly's winning streak of six games was interrupted by a 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to Pachuca, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. On the other hand, Inter Miami is riding high on back-to-back victories leading up to this tournament, boasting an impressive tally of nine goals.
While it's worth mentioning that the MLS boasts a higher standard than the Egyptian top league, Al Ahly has consistently shown a knack for coming out on top. That said, Inter Miami, armed with the star power of Messi and Luis Suarez, should feel positive about kicking off the tournament with a win on home soil.
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Odds
Al Ahly - 5/2
Draw - 11/4
Inter Miami - 6/5
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Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Both teams to score - 8/13
Lionel Messi to score anytime - 27/20
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