Palmeiras vs Al Ahly Preview and Prediction: Extinguishing African Hopes
The match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup will take place at 11:00 PM on June 19th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Palmeiras vs Al Ahly
Palmeiras entered the match with some personnel losses as Bruno Rodrigues and Figueiredo were absent due to injury, with Figueiredo suffering a serious knee problem. However, the Brazilian team's attack was still highly rated thanks to the presence of prodigy Estevao – who frequently makes a difference in crucial situations. In terms of form, Palmeiras won 2, drew 1, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches, including a 0-0 draw against Porto where they dominated possession but lacked finishing.
On the other side, Al Ahly will be without Ashour due to a fractured collarbone injury that will keep him out for the rest of the tournament. However, the Egyptian team still has two key players, Zizo and Trezeguet – crucial elements in their playing style. Al Ahly is in fairly good form with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Notably, they surprised everyone by dominating Inter Miami but failing to score, settling for a 0-0 draw.
Latest predicted lineups for Palmeiras vs Al Ahly
- Palmeiras(3-4-3): Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Cerqueira; Anderson, Rios, Moreno, Piquerez; Estevao, Mauricio, Roque.
- Al Ahly(4-3-3): El Shenawi; Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Kouka; Ben Romdhane, Attia, Fathi; Zizo, Trezeguet, Ali.
Latest football match prediction: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly
Palmeiras began their Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a goalless draw against FC Porto. Despite controlling possession and creating a superior number of chances (xG 2.08), they lacked sharpness in their finishing. This draw means Palmeiras must win their second match to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Al Ahly – Africa's most successful team – put in a good performance against Inter Miami. They organized their defense well, played effective counter-attacks, and nearly pulled off an upset if Trezeguet hadn't missed a penalty. However, the loss of their key striker Ashour was a major blow, significantly reducing their attacking power.
The head-to-head history is balanced with one win for each side, but in their most recent encounter (in 2022), Palmeiras won 2-0. Given the difference in squad quality, depth of players, and especially Estevao – a rising star before his move to Chelsea – Palmeiras are considered the much stronger team in this match.
Notable statistics also show that only one team scored in 10 out of Palmeiras' last 12 matches, and they have kept a clean sheet in 3 out of their last 5 games. Against Al Ahly, who lack a strong attack, this scenario could very well repeat itself.
Latest Palmeiras vs Al Ahly score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Palmeiras vs Al Ahlyas follows:
- Sportsmole:Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
- WhoScore:Palmeiras 3-1 Al Ahly
- Our newspaper predicts:Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
When and where can I watch Palmeiras vs Al Ahly live?
To watch the Palmeiras vs Al Ahly match live in the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place at 11:00 PM on June 19th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
