It doesn't get bigger than this. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is finally set to kick off—and yes, Lionel Messi will be on the pitch. This Saturday promises to be a landmark day at Hard Rock Stadium, with a grand opening ceremony paving the way for the tournament's curtain-raiser: Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly.
Both sides headline Group A, which also features Brazilian giants Palmeiras and Portuguese powerhouse Porto. Inter Miami earned their place in the competition as hosts, thanks to their dominant MLS 2024 campaign that saw them lift the Supporters' Shield.
Despite a mixed first half of the year, including an early exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup and a shaky position in the Western Conference, this tournament offers the club its first real shot at testing itself against elite international opposition.
Al Ahly, meanwhile, arrive with pedigree and purpose. The Egyptian giants boast an incredible 11 CAF Champions League titles and 45 Egyptian league titles. They come to Miami with confidence, having held Pachuca to a 1-1 draw in a warm-up fixture.
Though they've never faced Inter Miami before, Al Ahly do have Club World Cup experience against MLS sides, knocking out Seattle Sounders back in 2022. Now, they set their sights on Messi and the Herons. Let the global showdown begin.
According to Dafa, the favorite in this match is Inter Miami: the victory of Lionel Messi's team pays 2.21, while the victory of Al Ahly goes up to 3.15. Meanwhile, the draw is at 3.70.
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Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Total Over 3.5 goals: 2.93 (Parimatch)
Expect fireworks in Miami as the Club World Cup gets underway in a celebratory atmosphere. With both Inter Miami and Al Ahly bringing plenty of attacking flair, and defensive vulnerabilities to match, this clash has all the makings of a goal-laden thriller. The numbers back it up: Inter Miami have netted three or more goals in eight of their last nine outings, finding the back of the net in each one.
On the other side, Al Ahly have scored two or more in five of their past six games, breaking the deadlock in five of those as well. A bet on both teams bagging at least a brace offers great value with high upside.
Lionel Messi to Score Anytime: 2.05 (Parimatch)
At 37, Lionel Messi shows no signs of slowing down. The Argentine icon heads into this Club World Cup debut with Inter Miami as a three-time champion of the tournament (2009, 2011, 2015) and remains the driving force of his side. With 17 goals and seven assists across 24 matches this season, and an impressive 109 shots, 50 of them on target, Messi's form speaks for itself.
Whether it's a trademark free-kick, a cool finish, or a late flourish, backing him to find the net looks like a smart move. And for punters chasing a bigger return, keep an eye on the markets for Messi to score either the first or last goal of the match.
Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Dafa. Odds are correct with all the firms listed at the time of publish, but are subject to change.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 6.6 |
| Inter Miami 2-1 | 8.6 |
| Inter Miami 1-0 | 8.8 |
| Inter Miami 2-0 | 11 |
| Al Ahly 1-0 | 11 |
| Draw 0-0 | 13 |
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly in Club World Cup action in India
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
- Time: 5:30 a.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: DAZN, FanCode
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