Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for an exhilarating encounter as Al Ahly takes on Inter Miami in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Florida this Sunday!

This marks the first-ever clash between these two exciting teams, who will vie for supremacy in Group A alongside strong contenders Porto from Portugal and Brazil’s Palmeiras. With both sides entering the tournament with momentum, fans can expect a thrilling showdown.

Al Ahly recently faced a setback with a heartbreaking 5-3 penalty shootout loss to Pachuca after a closely fought 1-1 draw, snapping their six-match winning streak. In contrast, Inter Miami heads into the competition buoyed by back-to-back victories, netting an impressive nine goals in their last two outings.

The MLS side may operate at a higher competitive level than the Egyptian Premier League, yet Al Ahly possesses a remarkable winning pedigree. Meanwhile, with superstars like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez leading the charge, Inter Miami will aim to leverage their home advantage for a strong tournament opener.

Bookies’ View: Inter Miami Favourites on Home Turf

Unsurprisingly, **Inter Miami** has emerged as the bookmakers’ favorite, with odds standing at **21/20** with BoyleSports to secure all three points in front of their home crowd. Al Ahly’s victory is priced at **2/1**, while a draw fetches slightly higher odds at **5/2**.

Recent Head-to-Head: No Prior Meetings

As it stands, both **Al Ahly** and **Inter Miami** have yet to face off, setting up an intriguing narrative for this inaugural clash.

Players to Watch: Can Messi Light Up Miami?

Al Ahly’s Nejc Gradisar could be pivotal in the attacking third, tallying five goals in 12 appearances. However, all eyes will undoubtedly be on **Lionel Messi**. The Argentine maestro is poised to make his mark, with odds of **11/10** with BoyleSports for him to score anytime during the match.

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahly will unfortunately be without **three key players due to injuries**: Mohamed Abdallah, Reda Sim, and Samir Mohamed.

Inter Miami faces even more challenges, with injuries sidelining **Baltasar Rodriguez, David Ruiz, Drake Callender, Gonzalo Lujin, Jordi Alba, and Yannick Bright**.

Projected Starting XI – Al Ahly: Shenawy, Hany, Dari, Rabia, Debes, Koka, Attia, Shahat, Tawfik, Bencharki, Gradisar.

Projected Starting XI – Inter Miami: Ustari, Weigandt, Falcon, Martinez, Allen, Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia, Suarez, Messi.

Extra Insights to Consider

Given Inter Miami’s status as favorites, BoyleSports is tempting punters with a generous 9/4 boost for Inter Miami to win and Over 2.5 total goals combined. This bet holds strong potential, especially considering that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of Inter Miami’s last nine matches.

Additionally, Miami’s recent three wins have all been by margins of two or more goals. Thus, the handicap market looks promising; BoyleSports offers odds of **14/5** for them to win with a **-1 handicap**, making it an enticing bet based on recent performances.