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Scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, this match promises an intense battle between two continental powerhouses eager to advance to the knockout round.
Palmeiras will feel they deserved all three points in their first game and had to settle for a goalless draw after heroics from Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos.
Al Ahly, fresh off a resilient goalless draw against Inter Miami, will look to leverage their experience and tactical discipline to challenge the Brazilians.
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Palmeiras – Al Ahly, Thursday, 5:00 pm
Palmeiras v Al Ahly City tips
• Palmeiras to win – 61/100 with Bet365
• Under 2.5 goals expected (most booking points) – 3/4 with Bet365
• Estevao to attempt three shots – 3/10 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Palmeiras to win
Palmeiras enter this match as slight favorites, with odds around 61/100 on Bet365. Historically, Palmeiras have the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters, having won one of their two previous competitive matches against Al Ahly, including a 2-0 victory in the 2022 Club World Cup.
The other meeting saw the Egyptian side win on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the third-place play-off in the 2020 edition. Palmeiras have won 15 of their last 20 matches across all competitions in 2025, scoring 33 goals and conceding just 13.
Palmeiras are also midway through their season, meaning they are sharper and more match-fit compared to Al Ahly, who have struggled to score recently.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Palmeiras beat Al Ahly regardless of the scoreline.
Under 2.5 goals expected
Given both teams’ recent defensive solidity and the cautious nature of their last matches (both ended 0-0 draws in their respective Club World Cup openers), betting on under 2.5 goals is a sensible option.
Palmeiras have had 8 of their last 20 matches finish with fewer than three goals, while Al Ahly have seen 7 of their last 20 matches end under this mark. Their previous encounters also suggest a tight contest: the average goals per match in their head-to-head games is just 1, with one match ending 2-0 and the other a draw.
Both teams have strong defensive records in the tournament contextPalmeiras have kept 11 clean sheets in 20 matches this season, and Al Ahly have 8 clean sheets in the same period. Both teams know a defeat will dent their hopes of reaching the next stage, hence suggesting a tight and low-scoring contest.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals expected @3/4
Bet explanation: This bet is wins if Bayern Munich leads Auckland City at half time and full time.
Estevao to attempt three shots
Estevao remained the brightest spark for Palmeiras in their opening game against Porto, winning man of the match. The winger’s odds to put in at least three shots is currently priced at 3/10 on bet365 which is a wonderful market opportunity.
The 18-year-old made three shots against Porto and recorded a non-penalty expected goals value of 0.89 on Sunday, the highest of any player in Group A. It was the first time Estêvão had a non-penalty xG that high in a match without scoring since a July 2024 league match against Atlético Goianiense (0.96).
Clearly, Palmeiras play through him and against Ahly, who have been vulnerable defensively in recent games, Estevao will once again have multiple chances to score.
Bet explanation: This bet is wins if Estevao plays at least three shots against Al Ahly
Palmeiras v Al Ahly odds
• Palmeiras – 61/100 with Bet365
• Draw – 27/10 with Bet365
• Al Ahly – 5/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.