Club World Cup Tips: Predictions and Best Bets for Day One and Two
The 2025 Club World Cup is set to kick off, and football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the action-packed tournament. According to Sporting Life, several intriguing matches are lined up for day one and two, providing plenty of opportunities for fans to place their bets.
In the first match, Palmeiras will face Porto in a battle of two top-class teams. This will be the first time the Brazilian club Palmeiras has faced a Portuguese team, and vice versa for Porto. As reported by Sporting Life, Palmeiras’ head coach, Abel Ferreira, is a manager who knows how to win, even if it means playing "ugly" football. With a team boasting immense quality in the final third, Palmeiras are expected to give Porto a run for their money.
Palmeiras have spent big during the off-season, acquiring top talent such as Vitor Roque from Barcelona and Facundo Torres from Orlando City, who have significantly improved their front line. The Brazilian side also boasts Chelsea-bound Estevao, who is sure to capture attention. Sporting Life suggests that Palmeiras’ impressive squad and fresher legs, with less than 15 games played in their campaign, make them a strong contender. A "draw no bet" wager on Palmeiras is recommended.
Another exciting match is between Al Ahly and Inter Miami. Despite not being the glamour tie FIFA had envisioned, this fixture promises to produce plenty of goals. The match takes place at The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Inter Miami will not have a significant "home" advantage, and ticket sales have been sluggish. Egyptian champions Al Ahly will not face a hostile environment, and according to Sporting Life, they have prepared well for the tournament with several key signings, including former Aston Villa forward Trezeguet.
Inter Miami, under Javier Mascherano, have been unconvincing, conceding in all of their last 10 matches, with half of those seeing the MLS side concede at least twice. Sporting Life notes that with nine of their last 10 games producing over 2.5 goals, and Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez looking to create moments of magic, this match is expected to be entertaining.
In another match, Bundesliga champions Bayern will take on semi-pro team Auckland City in their curtain raiser. A big scoreline is expected, with goal difference potentially proving crucial in Group B. Sporting Life advises a -4 handicap bet on Bayern, who will be eager to make a statement against a lower-ranked opponent.
Finally, recently crowned Champions League winners PSG head into their clash against Atletico Madrid without their top two goalscorers in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique may opt to hand an opportunity to Goncalo Ramos to lead the line. The 23-year-old has produced a solid goal return, with 10 Ligue 1 goals from 22 appearances, scoring a hat-trick the last time he started a match. Sporting Life recommends backing Goncalo Ramos to score anytime.
Best Bets:
- 0.5pt Goncalo Ramos to score anytime in PSG vs Atletico (20:00) at 15/8
- 0.75pt Palmeiras draw no bet vs Porto (23:00) at 6/4
Odds correct at 1430 BST (13/06/25)
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