The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as match 2 of Group A, continues on Thursday as Inter Miami, led by global superstar Lionel Messi, faces one of the European heavyweights in FC Porto. The match is set for Thursday, June 20, 2025, 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday, June 19, 3:00 PM ET) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
This will be the first meet in the club’s history in a competitive match. Following opening draws in their respective first group fixtures, both sides will be looking to get off the mark to keep alive their hopes for a place in the knockout stages.
At 96.com, we give you the full match preview, including team form, H2H stats, predicted lineups, and betting odds as well as broadcast information.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Match Details
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
- Date & Time: Thursday, June 20, 2025, 12:30 AM IST (June 19 – 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST)
Inter Miami vs Porto: H2H Record
- Total Matches Played: 0
- Inter Miami Wins: 0
- FC Porto Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
This will be the first-ever competitive encounter between Inter Miami and FC Porto.
Inter Miami: Recent Matches and Form
- June 16, 2025: D 0–0 vs Al Ahly (Club World Cup)
- June 8, 2025: W 2–1 vs Atlanta United (MLS)
- May 31, 2025: L 1–2 vs Columbus Crew (MLS)
- May 26, 2025: W 3–1 vs Toronto FC (MLS)
- May 19, 2025: D 2–2 vs LA Galaxy (MLS)
Inter Miami began the Club World Cup with a scoreless draw against Al Ahly, in which the MLS club’s Óscar Ustari made, otherwise, several routine saves and even stopped a penalty. Messi and Busquets certainly had a few moments of magic; however, Inter Miami struggled to make any meaningful chances overall in the match. After a draw, the MLS side will need to get a result today to keep their hopes for a knockout alive.
FC Porto: Recent Matches and Form
- June 16, 2025: D 0–0 vs Palmeiras (Club World Cup)
- May 26, 2025: W 3–0 vs Vitória Guimarães (Liga Portugal)
- May 19, 2025: W 2–1 vs Braga (Liga Portugal)
- May 12, 2025: D 1–1 vs Sporting CP (Liga Portugal)
- May 5, 2025: W 4–0 vs Casa Pia (Liga Portugal)
Porto also opened the Club World Cup with a 0–0 draw, playing compactly with Palmeiras in a defensive battle. The Portuguese side looks to be compact defensively and will look to limit Miami’s attacking potential while they look to score from set pieces and counterattacks.
When to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Inter Miami and Porto?
The match between Inter Miami vs Porto will kick off on Thursday, June 20, 2025, at 12:30 AM IST. For viewers in the United States, the match begins on Wednesday, June 19, at 3:00 PM ET/noon PT.
Where to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Inter Miami and Porto?
The Inter Miami vs Porto will be shown live on DAZN worldwide, and also free-to-air on Channel 5 in the UK. Fans in India can stream it via Eurosport India or FanCode, while fans across North America can tune in on Fox Sports and TUDN. The fans can enjoy the match updates at 96.com or simply visit the site for real time updates.
Inter Miami and Porto: Form Guide
Inter Miami may have just made their debut in the Club World Cup, but with Messi, Busquets, Alba and Suárez, they have a ton of experience. Equally worrying for the Miami fans will be their defensive errors, along with their lack of killer instinct in front of the goal.
In contrast, Porto comes with a far better European background, having participated regularly in the Champions League. They’re tactically disciplined, physically capable and dangerous from dead balls. They showed their maturity defensively with their goalless draw with Palmeiras.
Inter Miami: 3 Players to Watch and Recent Form
1. Lionel Messi (FW)
Messi is already the heart and soul of the team. He showed flashes of brilliance in the opener, but he will want to get on the scoresheet this time around.
2. Óscar Ustari (GK)
The hero of the first match. His penalty stop against Al Ahly kept Miami alive in the tournament.
3. Sergio Busquets (MF)
Busquets is going to dominate the pace in midfield. The battle against Porto’s press to see how he progresses in Miami through the press will be important.
FC Porto: 3 Players to Watch and Recent Form
1. Samu Aghehowa (FW)
Porto’s most clinical finish. Quiet in the open, but can score from half chances.
2. Fábio Vieira (MF)
Porto’s midfielder creator. Was lively in tight spaces and could find joy in Miami’s slow play.
3. Cláudio Ramos (GK)
Shutout against Palmeiras and was hardly tested, but organised the defence well.
Possible Lineups: Inter Miami vs Porto
Inter Miami (4-3-3):
Ustari; Fray, Avilés, Falcón, Allen; Busquets, Redondo, Allende; Messi, Suárez, Segovia
FC Porto (3-4-2-1):
Ramos; Zé Pedro, Marcano, Wendell; João Mário, Varela, Grujić, Galeno; Vieira, Toni Martínez; Aghehowa
Inter Miami vs Porto: Match Prediction
Both squads played to 0-0 draws most recently, though Porto may have the advantage due to their tactical cohesion. If Messi can’t find space, Miami could have tough sledging against Porto’s compactness.
Betting Pick
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No
- Over 2.5 Goals: Unlikely
- Result Prediction: FC Porto 1–0 Inter Miami
Porto’s European experience should give them a slight advantage, and their balance across the lines provides an additional advantage.
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