Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Predictions

Both teams will be eyeing a win in their first match of the mega tournament. Inter Miami is likely to emerge as the winner against Al Ahly, thanks to the Messi factor. Goal-goal and/or over 1.5 will be a suitable bet.

Match info: FIFA Club World Cup Group A

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Florida

Date: Sunday, 15^th June 2025

Time: 1 am Nigerian time

The eagerly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup begins at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, where Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami lock horns with Egyptian outfit Al Ahly in the opening fixture of the tournament on Sunday.

A total of 32 teams from six confederations will battle it out on the global stage, with Al Ahly and Inter Miami joined in Group A by Porto and Palmeiras.

Head-to-head:

• Both teams have never faced each other before in any competition.
• Al Ahly have won all of their last five matches.
• Inter Miami have won two of their last five matches.
• The winning team will be the first to score three points in the tournament.

Form:

• Al Ahly in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
• Inter Miami in all competitions: D-L-D-W-W

Team News:

• Al Ahly will be without the services of Samir Mohamed, Reda Slim, and Mohamed Abdallah as they are injured.
• Jordi Alba, Baltasar Rodriguez, David Ruiz, Drake Callender, Gonzalo Lujan, and Yannick Bright are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Inter Miami.

Player(s) to watch:

• Emam Ashour ended as the top goal scorer for Al Ahly in the domestic league this season despite being a midfielder. He scored 18 goals and also bagged nine assists in 32 appearances this season in all competitions. Ashour is set to play a crucial role for the African giants here, as he can control the midfield effectively and is likely to find the net.
• Lionel Messi is back to battle for another title on the world stage. This time around, he is going to lead Inter Miami. Messi is an important part of the squad and, most importantly, in the final third. He can score goals and set up his fellow teammates with his playmaking skills. It will be interesting to see what he brings to the table this time around.