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We arrive at round three of the Club World Cup group stages in the United States. Group A presents two games: Inter Miami takes on Palmeiras at the Hard Rock Stadium, while Porto and Al Ahly go head-to-head at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. There's still all to play for across the board.
We focus on the match in Miami, as Major League Soccer side Inter Miami faces Brazilian Serie A runners-up and 2024 Paulista champions Palmeiras. You can follow all the action live on DAZN from 02:00 BST and make predictions at the leading online sportsbooks.
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Neither the Americans nor Brazilians have been overly convincing ahead of matchday three, and it's unlikely either will go close to challenging for the trophy in East Rutherford next month. But Tuesday's game promises to be a fascinating match-up, with plenty of betting value available.
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Inter Miami v Palmeiras tips
Under 2.5 goals @ 1/2 (bet365)
Palmeiras to win @ 23/20 (bet365)
Inter Miami 0-1 Palmeiras @ 6/1 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Herons in the mix
Each of the four teams involved in Club World Cup Group A have now played two games. The race is on for a top-two finish in the pool and a spot in the next round. Will the Herons fly through and secure playoff football? The MLS side is in a strong position, but everything could change on the final night, with just three points separating top from bottom. Followers are guaranteed a nail-biting grandstand finish on Tuesday morning.
Inter Miami enters matchday three with four points on the board after an opening-day draw and an unexpected win last time. Miami started with a goalless draw against Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium. It was an uninspiring performance from both teams, with both Miami and Al Ahly lacking the quality needed in the final third to turn chances into goals. A draw was a fair result, as neither team deserved the points. But there were better times ahead for the Miami faithful.
Starting as the underdogs against the European side FC Porto on Thursday, Inter Miami upset the odds to snatch a stunning 2-1 victory against an opponent that finished third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season. Porto took the lead inside eight minutes but seemed to take their foot off the gas. A second-half fightback, with goals from Segovia and Messi, turned the game on its head. Miami now knows a draw would be enough to progress, and I expect them to protect what they have, resulting in a low-scoring, nervy match.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals @ 1/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If the game produces two goals or fewer, your bet wins.
Palmeiras will finish the job
Betting on football in the third and final game of a group campaign from any major competition is challenging. When analysing the game and weighing up the pre-match betting, we must guess how seriously both teams will play for the win and if they'll be at full-strength. Avoiding defeat would send both Palmeiras and Inter Miami through to the next round on five points, eliminating Porto and Al Ahly. It seems simple enough, but football rarely follows a script.
Brazilian side Palmeiras enter round three within touching distance of achieving their pre-tournament objective of reaching the knockout stages. Thanks to a draw and a win, they are in pole position in Group A. They opened with a dull 0-0 against Porto at the MetLife Stadium, with critics accusing them of lacking the energy needed to compete with the major teams from Europe this summer. But Big Green was merely warming up.
Palmeiras raced into top spot in the pool with an impressive 2-0 win over Al Ahly on Thursday evening. The Brazilians battled through the opening exchanges before finally getting the lead their good play deserved thanks to an own goal early in the second half. Lopez made it 2-0 on the hour mark, before a severe weather warning halted play for almost an hour. When the teams re-emerged, Palmeiras protected their advantage to secure the three points. A 2-0 win did the job, and the victors were never in trouble. I'm backing them to finish the job with a win.
Tip: Palmeiras win @ 23/20 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Palmeiras win their second game on the bounce, you get the profits.
Shoot for bigger odds
Having picked Palmeiras to win and under 2.5 goals, I combine my two picks in one for our third and final suggestion at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Major online sportsbooks offer a long list of betting markets and specials, ensuring there's something for everyone. Betting on Palmeiras to win and under 2.5 goals as a double is the most obvious approach here, but I think we can do better.
Seeking the value in the correct score market, we're taking a chance on Inter Miami 0-1 Palmeiras at odds of 6/1. The price allows you to keep your stakes low and follow this one as an interest, hoping to boost your balance ahead of the next phase. Remember, the Brazilians are yet to concede a goal this summer, keeping Porto at bay in the opener before beating Al Ahly 2-0 in Thursday's weather-delayed clash.
With neither team needing to win this match, but both determined to avoid a defeat to ensure they progress, a tight 90 minutes is likely. A share of the spoils would send Palmeiras through as group winners, closely followed by Miami. But I'm picking Abel Ferreira's men to sign off in style and ensure they end well clear of the chasing pack.
Tip: Inter Miami 0-1 Palmeiras @ 6/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If the final score is 1-0 to the Brazilians, your bet wins.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.