Porto vs Al Ahly Cairo: Must-Win Clash to Seal Knockout Spot?

Porto vs Al Ahly Cairo: Must-Win Clash to Seal Knockout Spot?

Porto vs Al Ahly Cairo: Must-Win Clash to Seal Knockout Spot?

Porto vs Al Ahly Cairo (24-06-2025) – Preview, Head to Head Stats, Prediction and Betting Tips.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 intensifies as Porto and Al Ahly square off on June 24, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, where a victory is vital to keep their last-16 dreams alive.

Team Form

Porto head into this Group A showdown reeling from a 2-1 loss to Inter Miami, where an early lead slipped away in the second half. Their winless run stretches to three games, including a goalless draw with Palmeiras and a 2-0 friendly defeat to Riga, putting pressure on them in this Porto vs Ahly Cairo battle on the FIFA Club World Cup stage.

Al Ahly, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a 2-0 defeat to Palmeiras at the same venue, their first competitive loss in 10 outings. Despite a strong Egyptian Premier League title run with wins over Haras, Masry, National Bank, and Pharco, their Club World Cup start with a 0-0 against Inter Miami leaves them desperate for a result in this FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage encounter.

Stats or Trends

Porto’s attack has been reliable, scoring in 10 of their last 11 games, with over 2.5 goals in four of their last five competitive outings. Their recent dip aside, they’ve held firm in six of eight competitive matches. Al Ahly, yet to score in the tournament, have netted in eight of their last 10 across all competitions, but their defensive edge—unbreached for 90 minutes against Miami—could keep this tight.

Injuries or Players to Watch

Porto miss injured duo Diogo Costa and Marko Grujic, but Stephen Eustaquio, Goncalo Borges, and William Gomes are vying for spots to bolster their midfield. Al Ahly face a bigger blow with Emam Ashour sidelined after an early exit against Miami, joined by doubtful Mohamed Abdallah, Omar El Saaiy, Reda Slim, Samir Mohamed, and Taher Mohamed, testing their depth.

Prediction

This Group A decider leans toward Porto, with their attacking edge likely edging a 1-0 win to nil. Al Ahly’s scoring drought in the tournament, despite eight shots on target against Miami, suggests they’ll struggle again, with under 2.5 goals fitting the cautious vibe.