FIFA Club World Cup Picks and Predictions

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:34 PM

Group A Odds

Group A Schedule:

Matchday 1

Al-Ahly vs. Inter Miami - Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Palmeiras vs. Porto - Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Matchday 2

Palmeiras vs. Al-Ahly - Thursday, June 19 at noon ET (DAZN) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Inter Miami vs. Porto - Thursday, June 19 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

Matchday 3

Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras - Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Porto vs. Al-Ahly - Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Prediction to win Group A from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Palmeiras (+200 Caesars)

"All eyes, and bets, will be on Messi and Co. to top this group. However, we're not convinced the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will be enough to carry an above-average MLS side to a first-place finish. Instead, we're looking at Brazilian side Palmeiras to top the bunch.

The South American giants are the most experienced at the Club World Cup after finishing as runners-up under the old format in 2021. Abel Ferreira boasts an abundance of talent at his disposal, chief among them is teenage Chelsea signee Estevao Willian, who led the Brazilian top flight in goal contributions last season with 22."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:36 PM

Group B Odds

Group B Schedule

Matchday 1

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico Madrid - Sunday, June 15 at noon ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles
Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders - Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle

Matchday 2

Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid - Thursday, June 19 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo - Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles

Matchday 3

Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain - Monday, June 23 at noon ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle
Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo - Monday, June 23 at noon ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles

Prediction to win Group B from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

PSG (-125 Caesars)

"While I believe this is one of the strongest groups in the competition - if not the strongest - I'm also recommending this play at five-star confidence. PSG are coming off the single most impressive Champions League final performance in recent memory, which secured the latest piece of silverware for the club's extensive trophy cabinet.

Luis Enrique is an excellent tournament manager. He's also got a couple of seasons to settle in at the Parc des Princes and instill his style of free-flowing football on his talented group.

Les Parisiens have extensive depth, led by Ballon d'Or candidate Ousmane Dembele, and an impenetrable midfield trio featuring Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz.

The European champions are trading at minus money across our best sports betting apps. However, it's Caesars (-125) that has the best odds, compared to bet365 (-138) and FanDuel (-130). PSG to win Group B is a play I'd recommend anywhere up to -200; anything shorter and Atletico Madrid becomes worth a flier."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:42 PM

Group C Odds

Group C Schedule:

Matchday 1

Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City - Sunday, June 15 at noon ET (DAZN) from the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati
Boca Juniors vs. Benfica - Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Matchday 2

Benfica vs. Auckland City - Friday, June 20 at noon ET (DAZN) from Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors - Friday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Matchday 3

Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors - Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. ET (DAZN) from GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.
Benfica vs. Bayern Munich - Tuesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Prediction to win Group C from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Bayern Munich (-200 bet365)

"With all due respect to the other three teams, Group C is shaping up to be a matter of who qualifies in second place. Bayern Munich are vastly superior to their competition, with a healthy mix of European pedigree and budding attacking talent available for selection under Vincent Kompany.

Harry Kane is one of the most accomplished individuals in this entire tournament. The English striker has nearly 400 career goals to his name, and plenty of stars to create chances for him, such as Michael Olise. Kompany and Co. also went to work in the mini pre-tournament transfer window to sure up the defense, adding centerback Jonathan Tah.

While we're offering up Bayern Munich (-200) with four-star confidence, the favorite isn't playable at shorter odds. Instead, we suggest shopping around our best sports betting apps and betting a group exacta. Caesars offers Bayern Munich and Benfica as the group's top finishers at +150, meaning a winning $10 wager returns $15."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:45 PM

Group D Odds

Group D Schedule:

Matchday 1

Chelsea vs. LAFC - Monday, June 16 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Flamengo vs. ES Tunis - Monday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

Matchday 2

Flamengo vs. Chelsea - Friday, June 20 at 2 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
LAFC vs. ES Tunis - Friday, June 20 at 5 p.m. ET (DAZN) from GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.

Matchday 3

LAFC vs. Flamengo - Tuesday, June 24 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
ES Tunis vs. Chelsea - Tuesday, June 24 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

Prediction to win Group D from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Chelsea (-175 bet365)

"There is no midfield in Group D - and few in the entire tournament - that can run with Chelsea's trio of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer. Real Batis fans still have nightmares of Enzo Maresca's main men after they blitzed the Spanish side for four second-half goals in a recent European final.

The Blues are one of the most expensively assembled teams on the planet. They're in excellent form right now, and with new signing Liam Delap ready as a striking reinforcement, it's no wonder the English giants are one of the early tournament favorites.

Our best sports betting apps are all offering Chelsea to win Group D at odds equal to or longer than -200. However, bet365 stands out with its generous -175 price tag (63.64% implied probability). The Blues are playable up to -210, at which point an exacta of Chelsea-Flamengo (+140 at Caesars) becomes the preferred Group D action."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:47 PM

Group E Odds

Group E Schedule:

Matchday 1

River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds - Tuesday, June 17 at noon ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle
Monterrey vs. Inter Milan - Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles

Matchday 2

Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds - Saturday, June 21 at noon ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle
River Plate vs. Monterrey - Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles

Matchday 3

Inter Milan vs. River Plate - Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lumen Field in Seattle
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey - Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles

Prediction to win Group E from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Exacta - Inter Milan, River Plate (+175 Caesars)

"Inter Milan are the best team in this group by a country mile - full stop. However, for the first time in four seasons, I Nerazzurri will have a new manager on the touchline after Simone Inzaghi departed for Saudi Arabia. We have yet to see how Inter Milan look under new gaffer Cristian Chivu, which should give bettors pause.

I Nerazzurri are trading at -250 to top Group E at the Club World Cup with our best sports betting apps. This is unplayable as the risk far outweighs the reward on a ticket that bettors must wager $25 to win $10. Instead, we're looking to play a Group E exacta, with Inter Milan topping the bunch and River Plate qualifying for the knockout stages, as well.

The goalscoring threats at Chivu's disposal give I Nerazzurri the leg up over their competition, but they're not worth betting straight up to win the group. Look to parlay Inter Milan with another group winner or play the aforementioned exacta in Group E."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:50 PM

Group F Odds

Group F Schedule:

Matchday 1

Fluminense vs. Dortmund - Tuesday, June 17 at noon ET (DAZN) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns - Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

Matchday 2

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Dortmund - Saturday, June 21 at noon ET (DAZN) from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati
Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD - Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Matchday 3

Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD - Wednesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminese - Wednesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Prediction to win Group F from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Dortmund (-200 bet365)

"Two months ago, I might've tipped Fluminense to be a value pick in this group, with Dortmund in horrendous form domestically. However, Niko Kovac's team pulled off a remarkable turnaround in 2025, ascending from 11th to fourth in the Bundesliga, rattling off eight wins in its final 10 matches across all competitions.

The German giants have only strengthened in the weeks since, adding a trio of players to their ranks, including Jobe Bellingham. The depth and talent in BVB's ranks give them a significant advantage over the remainder of the group. This is especially true with Fluminense struggling domestically through 11 games, with just six wins in that span.

Dortmund are playable up to -250. Luckily, it'd take a lot for the German side to reach that number at bet365, which offers the most generous price of our best sports betting apps. If these odds do become untouchable, "Dortmund and Fluminense both to qualify" is trading at -165 with Caesars."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:52 PM

Group G Odds

Group G Schedule:

Matchday 1

Man City vs. Wydad - Wednesday, June 18 at noon ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
Al Ain vs. Juventus - Wednesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

Matchday 2

Juventus vs. Wydad - Sunday, June 22 at noon ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
Man City vs. Al Ain - Sunday, June 22 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

Matchday 3

Juventus vs. Man City - Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Wydad vs. Al Ain - Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

Prediction to win Group G from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Man City (-225 Caesars)

"Man City would've been our Group G winner pick at the end of the season at a five-star confidence level. However, after Pep Guardiola went out and spent $147.36 million in the pre-Club World Cup transfer market, we're even more confident. If there were such a thing as a six-star play, this would undoubtedly be one.

The Cityzens are adding Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders to an already world-class team that features the likes of Erling Haaland and reigning Ballon d'Or winner, Rodri. Man City coasted to their last Club World Cup win, defeating Fluminense 4-0 in the final. We expect much of the same domination here, at least until the latter stages.

Honestly, we're surprised to find Guardiola's side trading at just -225 with our best sports betting apps. They're playable until around -300; that's how confident we are that this well-oiled machine gets the job done in Group G. "Man City and Juventus to advance" is listed at -400 with Caesars, so this is the only playable market in the group."

**SBR Andy** · 06-12-25, 12:54 PM

Group H Odds

Group H Schedule:

Matchday 1

Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal - Wednesday, June 18 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Pachuca vs. RB Salzburg - Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati

Matchday 2

Real Madrid vs. Pachuca - Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
RB Salzburg vs. Al-Hilal - Sunday, June 22 at 6 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

Matchday 3

RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid - Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET (DAZN) from GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.
Al-Hilal vs. Pachuca - Thursday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET (DAZN) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

Group H Prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Pachuca to finish bottom of Group H (+110 Caesars)

"While this is usually where we gush about our winner selections, we won't do that here. Real Madrid are the runaway favorites in Group H, and travel malfunctions that cause them to forfeit a game entirely seem to be the only things that could keep them from advancing as winners. This is all to say there's no value at their odds, so we have to get creative in Group H.

Pachuca isn't in good form at the moment, sitting eighth in Liga MX with eight wins in 17 matches played. The Mexican side is simply outmatched in a group featuring two UEFA Champions League regulars and an experienced Saudi Arabian side that's no stranger to continental competitions.

Oddsmakers give the Tuzos just a 4.76% implied probability to win the group. We want no part of that pipe dream. Instead, we'll predict Pachuca to finish last at the +110 price generously offered by our best sports betting apps."

**Headsterx** · 06-13-25, 07:40 AM

Need to read this during my lunch break.

**SBR Andy** · 06-13-25, 08:50 AM

FIFA Club World Cup predictions from SBR's Gary Pearson:

Pick to win: Real Madrid (+410 FanDuel)
Best value bet to win: Atletico Madrid (+1500 FanDuel)
Best long shot to win: Al Hilal (+6600 bet365)

**SBR Andy** · 06-13-25, 08:58 AM

FIFA Club World Cup AI predictions from ChatGPT:

Pick to win: Manchester City (+410 FanDuel)

Best long-shot prediction: Botagofo (+4700 FanDuel)

Best Prop bets:

Real Madrid to reach the final (+200 DraftKings)
Erling Haaland to win the Golden Boot (+550 FanDuel)

AI predicted knockout bracket:

**SBR Andy** · 06-13-25, 09:14 AM

FIFA Club World Cup goal scorer predictions from SBR's Gary Pearson:

Top Goal Scorer pick: Erling Haaland (+650 FanDuel)

Top Player pick: Vinicius Junior (+500 DraftKings)

Best goal-scorer prop bet: Harry Kane Over 3.5 goals (-125 DraftKings)

Best Club World Cup prop bet: Atletico Madrid quarterfinals birth (+130 DraftKings)

**SBR Andy** · 06-14-25, 08:48 AM

Al Ahly vs Inter Miami prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

✅ Who will win Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami: Draw (+270 via bet365) ⭐⭐
✅ Best player prop pick: Lionel Messi anytime goal scorer (+130 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

**k13** · 06-14-25, 10:09 AM

Bet365 has super boost on Messi to score or assist from -275 to +110.

They must think he won't do anything.

**packerd_00** · 06-14-25, 12:29 PM

Roll on Chelsea.

**unde0087** · 06-14-25, 08:48 PM

What a way to start the highly anticipated tournament with a 0-0 draw snore fest

**k13** · 06-14-25, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by k13

Bet365 has super boost on Messi to score or assist from -275 to +110.

They must think he won't do anything.

No surprise.

**SBR Andy** · 06-15-25, 09:12 AM

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

✅ Who will win Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: Bayern Munich (-4500 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Best prop pick: Auckland City +4.5 (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

**SBR Andy** · 06-15-25, 09:13 AM

PSG vs Atletico Madrid prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson:

✅ Who will win PSG vs. Atletico Madrid: PSG (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Best player prop pick: Ousmane Dembele goal or assist (-138 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

**pavyracer** · 06-15-25, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by SBR Andy

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

✅ Who will win Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City: Bayern Munich (-4500 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Best prop pick: Auckland City +4.5 (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

Andy..common man. A 5 star play on a -4500 ML? I mean you got to bet $4500 to win $100? Is this guy a handicapper?

**Chiefs83** · 06-15-25, 03:43 PM

Yea good prop pick on Auck City I can get them +6.5 @ (-110)
trash

**SBR Andy** · 06-16-25, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Andy..common man. A 5 star play on a -4500 ML? I mean you got to bet $4500 to win $100? Is this guy a handicapper?

They use the star rating as more of a confidence indicator of the pick hitting. But yes, definitely not a bet I would play myself.

**SBR Andy** · 06-16-25, 09:25 AM

Chelsea vs LAFC prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Monday's Group D match:

Who will win Chelsea vs. LAFC: Chelsea (-325 via BetMGM)
Best player prop pick: Cole Palmer anytime goal (+120 via DraftKings)

"Palmer is by no means the most prolific forward entering the tournament, with the 23-year-old scoring 15 goals in 37 Premier League matches this season. However, he is facing an LAFC team that has conceded bundles of goals recently.

The MLS side has allowed at least two goals in six of its previous 10 matches. And if I'm being candid, the teams they shipped those goals against are nowhere near as fluid, expansive, or dynamic as Chelsea. The Blues should score at least two goals, possibly three. If Palmer remains on the pitch for 60 minutes, he should have enough chances to finish.

Palmer is also Chelsea's penalty specialist. He scored on his first 13 penalties for the Blues before missing on his 14th attempt against Leicester. With the amount of pressure Chelsea should pour on LAFC, earning a spot kick is by no means farfetched.

Palmer to register at least two shots on target is another appealing prop (-110 via DraftKings). The odds range widely at our best soccer betting sites, with DraftKings offering the best value to bet365's worst value (-125)."

**SBR Andy** · 06-16-25, 09:27 AM

Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Tuesday's Group F match:

Who will win Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund (-185 via BetMGM)
Best player prop pick: Serhou Guirassy to score (+105 via FanDuel)
Best bet: Borussia Dortmund win & Over 1.5 total goals (-130 DraftKings)

"Dortmund royally culminated their season, bagging at least three goals in the final six matches, including a three-goal outburst at home against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal.

Manager Niko Kovac took the helm at the end of January when Dortmund were reeling in 11th place in the Bundesliga.

They ascended the table after the turn of the new year, winning their final six matches and eight of 10 to end the campaign. Although they haven't played a competitive match since May 17, it won't take long for them to recapture that scintillating form.

Meanwhile, Fluminense have enjoyed a similar uptick under new manager Renato Gaucho, who has led his team to a six-match unbeaten run, including five victories in which they netted 13 times.

I expect goals and can't see Fluminense upending the free-flowing German side. However, I do expect the storied Brazilian club to score at least one against a somewhat susceptible Borussia defense."

**franz555** · 06-16-25, 10:13 AM

Chelsea vs LA fc : Chelsea heavily favored , rightfully so. Chelsea early & often. Probably a 1st half play on Chelsea -1 @ 2.10 / +110

Boca Jr's vs Benfica : Both sides are shadows of their former self. Benfica may be the play of the day tho. Presently @ 1.75/-133

Flamengo vs Esperance Tunis : A large discrepancy in team values ( $221 mil to $20 mill ) still , both seem to find the net with regularity.Over 2.5 @ 1.98 / basically even $

**SBR Andy** · 06-17-25, 07:41 AM

Monterrey vs Inter Milan prediction from SBR's Gabe Henderson for Tuesday's Group E match:

Monterrey vs. Inter Milan prediction: Inter Milan to win (-189 via ESPN BET)

"While there are many questions surrounding Inter Milan at the moment, the Serie A runners-up should have no issue dispatching the struggling Liga MX side. I Nerazzurri might look a bit different than they did under Simone Inzaghi's leadership, but the UEFA Champions League finalists still possess the same core.

Meanwhile, Monterrey have lost four of their last 10 matches dating back to mid-March. They don't have the experience or goal-scoring threats to keep up with their Italian opposition. Thus, we're backing Inter Milan at heavily juiced odds. We'd even be as confident as to play this line up to -250."

Monterrey vs. Inter Milan best bet: Lautaro Martinez anytime goal scorer (+125 DraftKings)

"Martinez has been the talisman in this Inter Milan side for the better part of the last decade. The Argentine finished last season with 29 goal contributions in 49 appearances, with a total of 10 goals in 1,153 minutes in cup competitions. His clinical finishing ability, mixed with his positional versatility and speed, makes him a true world-class poacher.

Martinez isn't in fine goal-scoring form - having netted just once in his last five outings for Inter - but there's hope Cristian Chivu's arrival will reinvigorate the Italian side."

**SBR Andy** · 06-18-25, 07:56 AM

Manchester City vs Wyad AC prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Wednesday's Group G match:

Both teams to score: No & Over 2.5 goals (-115 BetMGM)

"Manchester City endured a bitterly disappointing campaign, walking away empty-handed in terms of silverware. And no, I don't count the Community Shield. However, Guardiola has his stud back in central midfield, with Rodri set to return after missing eight months with an ACL injury.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is City's lynchpin, their defensive leader, and the player who makes everything tick. The FIFA Club World Cup represents a fresh slate for City, who have already made a splash in the transfer market, signing Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Tijjani Reijnders.

They are one of the front-runners to win the tournament, which is an ominous omen for a Wydad AC team that gained entry into the tournament by winning the CAF Champions League in 2021-22.

That feels like an eternity ago as the Red Castle were ousted in the group stage of the same competition last season, the first time they failed to qualify for the knockout phase.

They shouldn't pose a threat to City going forward, and I'm confident City will bag three."

**SBR Andy** · 06-18-25, 07:57 AM

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for the Group H match Wednesday:

Real Madrid to win & Over 2.5 goals (-150 BetMGM)

"I expect Al Hilal to make a strong account of themselves at the Club World Cup. Coached by former Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi, the Saudi Pro League team has a strong starting 11 and can score goals in bundles.

They bagged 95 goals in 34 matches against inferior opponents last season in the Saudi Pro League.

They also fared well against Real Madrid in the 2022 Club World Cup final in Morocco, losing 5-3.

While I don't foresee a landslide victory, Real Madrid are superior in every facet. They won't be bothered by a disappointing campaign that saw them play second fiddle to Barcelona in every competition.

Instead, expect an effervescent effort from a crew that should be galvanized by Alonso's arrival. A new head coach often provides an immediate, if not long-term, boost. Alonso hasn't had enough time to instill his values, philosophy, and tactics. Still, the emotional lift he brings will be more than enough to facilitate a Madrid victory and over 2.5 goals."

**SBR Andy** · 06-18-25, 10:24 AM

FIFA Club World Cup betting insights for June 18 matches via BetMGM:

**Chiefs83** · 06-18-25, 10:37 AM

Took Al Hilal (+900) soon as I saw the line starting to drop.

**SBR Andy** · 06-18-25, 01:02 PM

Al Ain vs Juventus predictions from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Juventus -1.5 goals (-149 via Caesars)

"Juventus have been struggling recently, but the hope is that Igor Tudor can right the ship following a tumultuous tenure under Thiago Motta. I Bianconeri lost just one of their nine matches under the Croatian's guidance, so the expectation in Turin is the side will look even better going forward, starting with the Club World Cup.

Al Ain have been prominent in the UAE throughout the 21st century, even reaching the 2018 Club World Cup final. Unfortunately, Real Madrid beat Al Zaeem 4-1, which started their woes against European competition. We expect those issues to continue against a stubborn Juventus side."

Randal Kolo Muani anytime goal scorer (+100 via DraftKings)

"Kolo Muani made the switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Juventus midseason, and he produced a scorching start in Serie A while scoring five times in his first three outings. Unfortunately, he didn't enjoy the same luck amid the Old Lady's midseason struggles.

It took a little while, but the on-loan forward finally seems back to his best after scoring three times in his final five outings for Juventus. He also put himself on to the scoresheet in the Nations League semifinals."

**SBR Andy** · 06-19-25, 07:57 AM

Inter Miami vs FC Porto prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson ahead of Thursday's Group A match:

FC Porto to win (-160 BetMGM)

"FC Porto are by no means the cream of the European crop, finishing third in Portugal's Primeira Liga after an uninspiring season devoid of a major trophy.

They were also second best for large portions of their 0-0 opener against Palmeiras, relying heavily on Claudio Ramos, who made some critical saves to preserve the draw.

However, FC Porto have more quality throughout their lineup than Inter Miami, especially at the back. Inter Miami is prone to conceding goals, allowing 26 in the 10 prior to their opener against Al Ahly FC. And if you watched that match, you'll know how lucky they were to walk away with a clean sheet.

This should be a tight match, probably decided by one goal, but the European side should prevail."

Best bet: Samuel Aghehowa to score (+115 FanDuel)

"As touched on before, Inter Miami escaped with their lives in the opening 45 minutes of the tournament. Thanks to keeper Oscar Ustari, who made eight saves, the Herons made it to the interval without conceding.

Many of those eight stops were a high degree of difficulty, including a penalty against Trezeguet, which he anticipated correctly.

Inter Miami is not known for its defensive prowess, as demonstrated by their 10-match run without a clean sheet before the opening Club World Cup match.

Aghehowa should be primed to take advantage of that susceptible rearguard. He scored 25 goals in all competitions this season and was at his most prolific in the Europa League, where he netted six in nine matches."

**SBR Andy** · 06-19-25, 07:57 AM

Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Thursday's Group B FIFA Club World Cup match:

Atletico Madrid win & Seattle not to score (+100 BetMGM)

"The Sounders made a good account of themselves in the opener, losing 2-1 to Botafogo at home despite carrying the play for extended periods. Their lack of quality in front of goal cost them dearly, putting them in a deep and dark hole with Atleti and PSG as their final two opponents.

The Rave Green have lost three matches on the bounce, and I don't see that changing against a highly motivated Atleti side that will be hellbent on proving how much better they are than the first match showed.

It won't be nearly as hot either, which will help them maintain their high-tempo possession game.

Atletico won't be unnerved by playing in Seattle. They are a seasoned Champions League squad that knows how to win in every imaginable environment, and they won't let their guard down after being uncharacteristically humiliated."

**SBR Andy** · 06-19-25, 09:41 AM

Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Thursday's Group B match:

Best bet: Desire Doue Over 1.5 shots on target (+105 BetMGM)

"While Doue had one shot on target against Atleti in the opener, it's his increased production in the Champions League that drew me to the prop.

Doue had 2.07 shots on target per 90 minutes in Europe's elite competition. That's where he enjoyed his most productive outings, and he should get a few decent looks against a slightly weaker Botafogo side. The one cautionary note is whether he'll be on the pitch long enough to hit the Over.

If PSG opens a two or three-goal lead, Luis Enrique will most likely opt to rest Doue."