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Pre-match review Palmeiras vs Porto
Palmeiras are not having a perfect start to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. After the first 11 rounds of the Brazilian National Championship, they have only scored 12 goals, lost two consecutive matches recently and dropped to the middle of the rankings. However, do not underestimate Palmeiras. This team still maintains an experienced squad and a pragmatic counter-attacking style of play, the weapon that helped them overcome a series of "big guys" in South America.
The focal point of Palmeiras' attack will be Estevao Willian, an 18-year-old talent who is considered the next "rough diamond" of Brazilian football. His skillful individual skills, modern thinking and ability to play independently make Estevao an interesting unknown.
On the other side of the front line, Porto has always maintained a high level of competitiveness in the domestic arena and the Champions League. Coach Martin Anselmio's team is considered by experts to be the strongest team in Group A of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Porto's mainstay is its explosive attack. The most notable name is striker Samu Aghehowa, who has scored 25 goals since January. His ideal physique, strong aerial ability and direct playing style make Samu a great threat to Palmeiras' defense.
The match between Palmeiras and Porto is a confrontation between two opposing schools of football. Palmeiras plays pragmatically and calculatingly. Meanwhile, Porto represents modern football with the ability to attack at high intensity. The neutral ground factor in the US will force both teams to adapt to the weather, time zone and pitch conditions. Porto has the advantage of form and a better quality of players, while Palmeiras has the advantage of tenacity.
Form, head-to-head history Palmeiras vs Porto
The two teams have never met.
In the last 5 matches, Porto only suffered 1 defeat and won 4. Palmeiras achieved 3 wins and 2 losses.
Palmeiras vs Porto squad information
Palmeiras has the strongest squad.
On Porto's side, midfielder Eustaquio is doubtful of playing.
Expected lineup Palmeiras vs Porto
Palmeiras: Mateus; Giay, Piquerez, Martinez, Fuchs; Evangelista, Estevao; Rios, Veiga, Lopez; Mauricio.
Porto: Costa; Fernandes, Ze Pedro, Marcano; Moura, Varela, Mario, Mora; Pepe, Vieira, Samu.
Score prediction Palmeiras 0-1 Porto
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