Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 19.06.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, 19 June 2025, 16:00 GMT+1
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.

Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FC Preview and Team News

Palmeiras Team News

Palmeiras’ Club World Cup campaign started on a good note with the Brazilian side managing a 0-0 against Porto. Evident in their performance were their defensive and midfield solidity, features that will come in handy when facing the stronger squads in the tournament. 

With a point in the bag, Palmeiras will want their first win when they face the Egyptian team Al Ahly on Thursday. 

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— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) June 16, 2025

Prior to the CWC, Palmeiras registered three wins and two losses. They won 1-2 against Bragantino, 3-0 to Ceará, and a comfortable 6-0 over Sporting Cristal. The two losses were a 0-2 scoreline by Flamengo and 2-1 against Cruzeiro.

Their form highlights some strengths in attack, which will be relevant when they play Al Ahly. Conceding just twice in three matches also shows their defensive strength, which was on display in their 0-0 scoreline against Porto.

Manager Abel Ferreira will be without injured Bruno Rodrigues, with the left winger nursing a knee injury. The rest of the squad are fit and will be available for selection. 

Palmeiras predicted lineup vs Al Ahly FC

Palmeiras predicted lineup vs Al Ahly F (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Piquerez, Micael, Fuchs, Giay; Martinez, Rios; Mauricio, Veiga, Estêvão; Lopez.

Al Ahly FC Team News

Al Ahly started their Club World Cup impressively, holding star-studded MLS side Inter Miami to a 0-0 draw.

The success extended their unbeaten run in all competitions. In the lead-up to the CWC kickoff, Al Ahly won four times and drew once in the preceding five games. They scored 14 goals, conceded five, and kept just two clean sheets. 

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— Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) June 17, 2025

This streak shows that Jose Riveiro’s side have a productive attack but a soft underbelly in their defence. They’ll need to reach a better balance ahead of facing Palmeiras on Thursday. The Brazilian squad showed an attacking impetus against Porto on matchday 1, even though they failed to score.

Riveiro will be without right winger Reda Slim (cartilage damage) and Emam Ashour (broken collarbone).

The coach is expected to retain his preferred 4-3-1-2 formation, which prioritises solidity at the back and compactness in midfield. This will be especially crucial against the free-flowing Palmeiras.

Al Ahly FC predicted lineup vs Palmeiras

Al Ahly FC predicted lineup vs Palmeiras (4-3-1-2): Shenawy; Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Koka; Fathy, Attia, Romdhane; Afsha; Ali, Trézéguet.

Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FC Prediction 

• Pick: Palmeiras To Win
• Odds: 1.57 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Al Ahly FC

Thursday’s fixture will be tight. A clash of two contrasting tactical approaches. On the one hand, Palmeiras will look to play on the ball, front-foot, and dominate possession. On the other, Al Ahly will be reactive, defensively compact, and attacking through the counter.

These approaches will make for a tightly-contested match-up. Palmeiras have the x-factor players, like Chelsea-bound Estêvão, who can play in tight spaces and produce moments of magic.

While the meeting will be closely fought, Palmeiras have the quality and pedigree to come out as winners and bolster their chances of progressing from the group. 

Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FC Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Any Team To Win With Difference Of 1 Goal(s)
• Odds: 2.41 (22Bet)

Both sides have proven their resilience with the draws they posted in their opening events at the Club World Cup. Specifically, they’ve displayed defensive solidity and compactness that will be brought to bear on Thursday.

Palmeiras have a slight edge because of their dynamism up front, which will make the difference in this game. Al Ahly’s core strength will be retaining their solidity in defence and bolstering the threats they pose in transitions when they win the ball.

Given how closely matched these sides are, the eventual winners are likely to have a single-goal advantage, underscoring the tight contest.

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