Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (Palmeiras) will face FC Porto in a Group A fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Sunday, June 15th, 2025. This highly anticipated match is taking place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT local time in the US), which translates to **11:00 PM BST** for UK viewers (or 3:30 AM IST on Monday, June 16th, for India).
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Palmeiras: W-L-W-L-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 2 Losses)
Porto: L-W-W-W-W (Overall: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss)
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Competitive Meetings)
There are no recent competitive head-to-head records between Palmeiras and Porto in major competitions prior to this FIFA Club World Cup encounter. Their paths have not typically crossed in official tournaments.
Team News
Palmeiras: As three-time Copa Libertadores champions, Palmeiras enter this tournament with significant South American prestige. While they’ve had a mixed start to their domestic season, they will be fully focused on making a statement on the world stage. Key players like Raphael Veiga, Estêvão, and Gustavo Gómez are expected to lead the charge. Coach Abel Ferreira will have his team well-drilled.
Porto: Porto qualified for the Club World Cup via UEFA’s ranking pathway. Under coach Martín Anselmi, they will aim to challenge the European elite. They have a strong squad with talents like Diogo Costa in goal, and experienced players like Pepe (if fit). They might be missing some players due to injury, but have a large squad for the tournament.
Predicted Lineups
Palmeiras (4-3-3): Weverton; Mayke, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Piquerez; Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino, Raphael Veiga; Estêvão, Endrick, Dudu.
Porto (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; João Mário, Zé Pedro, Otávio, Wendell; Alan Varela, Stephen Eustáquio, Pepê; Francisco Conceição, Evanilson, Galeno.
Match Facts
- This is the opening Group A match for both Palmeiras and Porto in the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Group A also includes MLS side Inter Miami and Egyptian club Al Ahly, both of whom played their first match on June 14th (a 0-0 draw).
- The tournament features 32 clubs from across the globe in a new format.
- Palmeiras represents CONMEBOL (South America), while Porto represents UEFA (Europe).
- The MetLife Stadium is a significant venue for the tournament, capable of hosting large crowds.
Score Prediction
This will be a fascinating clash of styles. Palmeiras will bring the intensity and flair typical of Brazilian football, with strong attacking talent. Porto, under Anselmi, will be tactically astute and defensively organized, looking to control the midfield and hit on the break. While Porto might have a slight edge in terms of recent European competitive exposure, Palmeiras’ hunger and passion, especially on a global stage, cannot be underestimated. It promises to be a very tight game. Prediction: Palmeiras 1-1 Porto.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 11:00 PM BST today, Sunday, June 15th. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: DAZN (and DAZN website/app).
- In the United States: Fox, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Sports 2 (FS2), Fox Deportes, Telemundo, Universo, FuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally. Many regions may have streaming via DAZN or local sports channels.
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