Palmeiras (1-1-0) and Inter Miami CF (1-1-0) will face off today at 9:00 p.m. EDT at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Palmeiras is favored at a +110 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (+120o / -160u) goals.
Let's get into my Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami prediction.
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Prediction
Pick: Palmeiras to win
My Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami best bet is Palmeiras to win, with value on the Brazilians to put together another dominant performance.
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Odds
| Palmeiras Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +100 | 2.5 +120o / -160u | +110 |
| Inter Miami Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -140 | 2.5 +120o / -160u | +450 |
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Picks, Parlay
Leg 1: Palmeiras to win
Leg 2: Under 2 Goals Asian Handicap
Leg 3: Halftime result – Draw
Palmeiras have picked up four points from their first two matches and are yet to concede at the Club World Cup. Having dominated against Porto but unable to get the all-important goal, Verdao went one better to beat Al Ahly 2-0.
Inter Miami may also be on four points, but their defense has been less than convincing. If Palmeiras’ attack continues to perform at the level it has so far, the MLS side will be vulnerable against the Brazilians.
With potential alterations in Palmeiras' formation aimed at preventing unnecessary fatigue and Inter Miami possibly playing for a draw, a high-scoring affair seems unlikely. BETSiE projects the goal total at 2.96, but both sides will be highly motivated to secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Both Inter Miami and Palmeiras only need a point to advance, so neither side will be in a rush to take unnecessary risks early on. Both teams have shown cautious starts so far. Inter Miami had a slower start in the first half against Porto, taking only two shots and generating 0.44 expected goals (xG). Similarly, Palmeiras was goalless at halftime in both of their games.
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Palmeiras | Draw | Inter Miami |
|---|---|---|
| 52.30% | 21.40% | 26.30% |
Projected Total Goals
| Palmeiras | Total Goals | Inter Miami |
|---|---|---|
| 1.77 | 2.96 | 1.19 |
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Betting Analysis
Both Inter Miami and Palmeiras will only need a point to guarantee qualification to the next round, having both won their last matches. Inter Miami came from behind to beat Porto 2-1, while Palmeiras breezed past Al Ahly 2-0. Palmeiras and Manchester City are the only teams yet to concede at the Club World Cup.
We have witnessed mixed performances so far from Inter Miami. Perhaps they are fortunate to be in the position they find themselves in.
Al Ahly missed a first-half penalty as well as several big chances in their curtain-raiser. Porto should have been out of sight in the first 45 minutes before some Lionel Messi magic turned that game on its head.
It’s not always glamorous under Abel Ferreira, but the Portuguese head coach knows how to win. His team has been defensively disciplined, yet has the quality to break quickly and punish poor defenses.
If the MLS side starts slow once more, Palmeiras will be there to swoop in, collect all three points, and top Group A. With the Brazilians continuing to impress, there’s no reason why they can’t sign off their group with back-to-back wins.
On the other side, Inter Miami’s defense hasn’t looked convincing yet. Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari has arguably been their best player.
And so Inter Miami will need to be much tighter and switched on at the back if they are to pick up any points against Abel Ferreira’s side. Defender Maximiliano Falcon Picart has been a liability so far and will undoubtedly be targeted by Palmeiras in the final group match. They will need more than just Messi’s magic to win this match.
Palmeiras vs. Inter Miami Projected Starting Lineups
Palmeiras
Weverton; Piquerez, Murilo, Gomez, Giay, Mayke, Veiga, Rios, Estevao, Paulinho, Lopez.
Inter Miami
Ustari; Allen, Picart, Fray, Weigandt, Segovia, Busquets, Creamschi, Allende, Suarez, Messi.
