FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Miami vs. Porto Picks — Messi’s Team to be Overpowered by Portuguese Giants? (Jun 19)

The action in the FIFA Club World Cup continues on Thursday, June 19, as Inter Miami and FC Porto play their second matches in the competition.

Both teams will have realistic hopes of reaching the next round, and there will be pressure on Inter Miami to showcase the MLS in a bright light during this summer’s event.

However, will they have the quality to pose a threat to Porto at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Inter Miami vs. Porto Overview

Odds

Inter Miami vs. Porto Head-to-Head Record

Key Stats

• Inter Miami have never recorded a victory against a team from Europe in their club history.
• FC Porto endured a miserable 2024-25 campaign, finishing third in the Primera Liga and being knocked out in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal.

Inter Miami Team News

The MLS team will be without Drake Callender, David Ruiz, and Yannick Bright on Thursday. However, Jordi Alba should be fit enough to feature from the start.

Possible Lineup

O. Ustari (GK); I. Fray, Lujan, N. Allen, J. Alba, T. Allende, F. Redondo, S. Busquets, T. Segovic, L. Suarez, L. Messi

Porto Team News

The Portuguese side will be without key midfielder Marko Gruijic on Thursday. Meanwhile, Vasco Sousa is no nearer making his return from injury.

Possible Lineup

D. Costa (GK); M. Fernandes, J. Pedro, I. Marcano, J. M, A. Varela, R. Mora, F. Moura, F. Viera, S. Omorodion, Pepe

Inter Miami vs. Porto Picks

Inter Milan come into this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in excellent form. However, they could find that they lack the quality across all areas of the field to be competitive against European nations.

Porto may be overlooked by many in terms of winning the competition this summer. However, they look a standout chance to win Group A.