Palmeiras vs FC Porto Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Palmeiras vs FC Porto Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Sunday night’s action in the FIFA Club World Cup sees a clash between Palmeiras and FC Porto.

Palmeiras, the winners of the 2021 Copa Liberatores, sit 4th in the Brazilian Serie A with two points separating them from the division's top spot. On the other hand, FC Porto qualified from being the fourth-best ranked eligible team from the UEFA four-year ranking. The Portuguese side had a difficult season as they sat 10 points behind Sporting and Benfica in Liga Portugal.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Palmeiras have won three out of their last five matches

• Palmeiras have scored 12 goals in their last five matches

• FC Porto have won their last four matches

• FC Porto have won two out of their last five matches in European football

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

One of the best teams in Brazilian football, Palmeiras have plenty to play for as the season advances, with the Serie A outfit within the divisions title race and competing for the Club World Cup. Winning four out of their last five games on their travels, the last time out was a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro.

Their opponents, FC Porto, are in a different situation to their opponents, having finished their season at the end of May and having a few weeks of rest for their squad. Nevertheless, if they can pick up from where they had left off, Porto come into the fixture on fabulous form, having won their last four matches.

Samuel Aghehowa will be one to watch in this fixture, the Spaniard having scored 19 goals in 30 Liga Portugal appearances. The 21-year-old comes into the clash on strong club form, having scored three goals in his last three matches.

Palmeiras Preview

Palmeiras Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton, Giay, Micael, Fuchs, Piquerez, Rios, Martinez, Estevao, Veiga, Mauricio, Lopez.

Coming into the Club World Cup opener, Palmeiras are without a duo due to injuries. Bruno Rodrigues will be out with an injury – the Brazilian striker has not played in the Brazilian Serie A since 2023 with Cruzeiro due to injury.

Figueiredo will also be out - the 19-year-old is expected to not return for the rest of the season after picking up a cruciate ligament injury in March.

FC Porto Preview

FC Porto Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Costa, Fernandes, Pedro, Marcano, Mario, Viera, Varela, Moura, Pepe, Aghehowa, Mora.

Similar to their opponents, Porto also have a duo of absentees for the fixture. Mark Grujic is out with a hamstring injury, the Serbian having been out since December 2024.

Alongside Grujic, Vasco Sousa is also expected to be absent - the 22-year-old remains out with a broken leg.

Head-To-Head

With the two teams operating in different leagues, competitions, and continents, Palmeiras and Porto are yet to face each other, with their meeting in the Club World Cup being their first.

Betting Tip For Palmeiras vs FC Porto

As the team in European football and boasting a team of stereotypically higher quality, Porto will come into this fixture as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Porto to win. Odds of 2.46 from HighBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £24.60.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK.

• Date: Sunday, 15 June

• Kick-off Time: 23:00 GMT

• Channel: DAZN

Prediction

Palmeiras 1-2 FC Porto