Palmeiras vs Porto: Club World Cup Match Preview, Predictions, and Betting Tips
The highly anticipated Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Porto is set to take place on Sunday, June 15, at 11 pm, and will be broadcast live on DAZN. According to Racing Post Sport, both teams will be eager to make a strong start in Group A of the tournament.
In their preview, Racing Post Sport highlights Palmeiras’ potential advantage, given that their domestic season is only a third of the way through, whereas Porto have just completed their Primeira Liga campaign. Palmeiras finished second behind Botafogo in last season’s Serie A and were runners-up in the Club World Cup three years ago, losing to Chelsea.
The Brazilian team has experience in the competition, which has been expanded to accommodate 32 teams this year. They have also had a strong start to their current season, winning all five of their matches in the Copa Libertadores. Racing Post Sport experts believe that this experience and momentum will give Palmeiras an edge over Porto.
In contrast, Porto had an underwhelming season, failing to progress past the playoff round in the Europa League. Although they finished their domestic season with three successive victories, Racing Post Sport thinks they may be jaded, which could affect their performance in the match.
The recommended bet from Racing Post Sport is for Palmeiras to win at 1pt 13-8 with Coral and Ladbrokes. The tipsters also suggest that Palmeiras will be aggressive in trying to prevent Porto from getting forward, and that Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao can help create enough chances for the Brazilians to secure a win.
Palmeiras vs Porto Odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of the match:
* Odds correct at time of publishing
Palmeiras vs Porto Predictions
Both Palmeiras and Porto will be eager to make a strong start in Group A of the Club World Cup. However, Racing Post Sport experts believe that Palmeiras have a strong chance of winning, given their experience in the competition and their current form.
Key Stat
Palmeiras have won seven of their last ten matches without conceding.
Palmeiras vs Porto Team News
* Palmeiras: Former Bayer Leverkusen winger Paulinho is struggling with a shin injury.
* Porto: Marko Grujic has not travelled due to a hamstring injury, while disciplinary issues mean on-loan Juventus defender Tiago Djalo will not be involved.
Palmeiras vs Porto Predicted Line-Ups
* Palmeiras (3-4-2-1): Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Murilo; Allan, Rios, Martinez, Piquerez; Estevao, Torres; Lopez.
* Porto (3-4-2-1): Costa; Perez, Pedro, Marcano; Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura; Veiga, Mora; Aghehowa.
Palmeiras vs Porto Bet Builder Predictions
* Goal to be scored in first half: There has been a goal in the first half in each of Porto’s last 11 matches.
* Under ten corners: Porto’s figure of 7.53 per away game was the lowest figure in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season.
* Estevao to have two or more shots on target: Palmeiras’s teenage star has had multiple goal efforts in seven of his last eight matches and will be keen to make an impression on the big stage. This bet pays out at 7-1 with bet365.
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