After drawing their Group A opener against Al Ahly, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will try to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup when they play Portuguese giants FC Porto in a Group A clash. The European side, which qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup due to their UEFA ranking, drew against Brazilian side Palmeiras in their group opener. With group A teams all on the same points, this round of games is poised on a knife-edge. Inter Miami, who played the previous game relatively close to their home in Fort Lauderdale, battles Porto in Atlanta. The Portuguese giants have not been as impressive in recent years, finishing third in consecutive seasons. But they are still fancied by the bookmakers who have installed Porto as huge favorites to win this game.
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- FOOTBALL: Inter Miami vs. Porto, FIFA Club World Cup, Group Stage
- Where to Watch: DAZN, 5, FIFA TV, Fancode, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Supersport, TUDN, TNT
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Date: 19.06.2025 15:00 ET
Inter Miami
Inter Miami's goalkeeper, Oscar Ustari, was the Player of the Match against Al Ahly as the veteran keeper made eight saves, including a penalty save from Trezeguet in the first half to prevent his team from losing the opening match. Inter were outplayed in the first half of the 0-0 draw. Messi and his colleagues improved greatly in the second half, with the eight-time Balon d'Or winner coming close to scoring on several occasions. Javier Mascherano, the Inter Miami Coach, blamed his side's poor first half on nerves. With the Herons now playing in Atlanta for this fixture, they may be more relaxed. Inter Miami was also limited by absent teammates, as the club continues to work to get Jordi Alba, David Martinez, and Yannick Bright back. Messi is expected to line up with Luis Suarez in the attack again. Their partnership has been prolific this season.
Inter Miami Possible starting lineup:
Ustari; Fray, Falcon, Aviles, Allen, Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia, Messi, Suarez
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Porto finished third in the Portuguese league for the second straight year, watching as rivals Sporting Lisbon and Benfica fought for the title until the last day of the season and competed in the Taça de Portugal final. Looking to make an impact at the FIFA Club World Cup, the Dragons found themselves outplayed by Brazil's Palmeiras and have their back-up goalkeeper Claudio Ramos to thank for the 0-0 scoreline last Sunday. Manager Martin Anselmi's biggest selection headache for this fixture would be whether to retain Ramos between the sticks or bring back captain Diogo Costa if he is declared fit from a thigh injury. Knowing that the Inter Miami defense has been leaking goals recently, Porto's Nigerian striker Samu Omorodion and the Porto attack will be looking to exploit and score some goals. New Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, acquired from Al Ahli, has another opportunity to impress after a successful debut in the game against Palmeiras.
Porto possible starting lineup:
Ramos; Fernando, Ze Pedro, Marcano, Mario, Varela, Veiga, Moura, Vieira, Pepe, Omorodion
Betting Odds
Porto are 1.668 favorites on 1xbet. The sportsbook offers an Inter Miami victory for 5.05 odds. Betway has both teams to score at 1.62, with under 2.5 offered at 2.17 odds. Lionel Messi anytime goalscorer is 2.87 on Bet365, which offers Samu Omorodion to score at 2.05 odds. Read more here.
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