Palmeiras will take on Al Ahly on Thursday in their second match of the FIFA Club World Cup, following draws for both teams in their opening games over the weekend. The Egyptian champions held Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw, while Palmeiras finished 0-0 against FC Porto on Sunday. Palmeiras is Brazil’s most successful club with 12 national league titles, having won in back-to-back years in 2022 and 2023, four more than Santos. Internationally, they’ve claimed the Copa Libertadores three times (1999, 2020, and 2021), tied for the most by any Brazilian team. In contrast, Al Ahly boasts 12 CAF Champions League titles, with three achieved in the past five years. They also carry the title of reigning Egyptian champions and a record 45 league titles.

How to Watch Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly

• Date: Thursday, June 19
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Live Stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
• Odds: Palmeiras -190; Draw +290; Al Ahly +480

Possible Lineups

• Palmeiras XI: Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Cerqueira; Anderson, Rios, Moreno, Piquerez; Estevao, Mauricio, Roque.
• Al Ahly XI: El Shenawi; Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Kouka; Ben Romdhane, Attia, Fathi; Zizo, Trezeguet, Ali.

Last Meeting

This matchup will mark the first official encounter between both teams.

Player to Watch

Trezeguet from Al Ahly led his squad in the opening match against Inter Miami, taking four shots—missing one penalty—but completing 27 of 28 passes (96%). He aims to redeem himself against Palmeiras.

Storyline to Follow

Will Estevao Shine Before Departure? As the young Brazilian star is set to join Chelsea post-tournament, he looks to make a notable impact before transitioning to the Premier League.

Prediction

A challenging match awaits both teams; therefore, a draw appears to be a plausible outcome for Thursday.
Pick: Palmeiras 1, Al Ahly 1.