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Club World Cup: FC Porto vs Al Ahly
Kickoff Time: 2025-06-24 09:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
FC Porto lost 1-2 to Inter Miami CF in their last match, and after two group stage games, they have only managed to achieve one draw and one loss, already being on the brink of elimination. Porto mainly uses a 3-4-3 formation with a focus on counter-attacking strategies. The “Little Beast” Samu Omorodion is the absolute core of Porto’s offensive line. This season, he has participated in 42 matches, scoring 25 goals and providing three assists. His 193 cm height allows him to play an important role as a target man in the front line, which poses a significant threat to any team. In the last game, Omorodion also scored the first goal for Porto at the Club World Cup. Behind him is the team’s midfield leader Alan Varela. This Argentine international player has good defensive skills and excels at reading the game. He can provide excellent passing ability in the front line.
Al Ahly lost 0-2 to Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras in their last match, and after two group stage games, they have recorded one draw and one loss, and due to goal difference, they are at the bottom of the group table. Al Ahly’s tactical approach focuses on high pressing. They emphasize ball control in offense and often launch counter-attacks from the flanks, breaking through opponents’ defenses by combining wing-play and central play. They also have certain set-piece capabilities. However, overall in this group of four teams, Al Ahly is undoubtedly the weakest. Their performance so far in the group stage has not been ideal. So far, Al Ahly has yet to score their first goal at this Club World Cup.
Although both teams have performed poorly in the group stage so far, based on overall strength, Porto is clearly superior to Al Ahly. Moreover, Porto’s offense and defense are more aggressive than Al Ahly’s. Overall, with stronger hard power, Porto is undoubtedly more reliable.
FC Porto’s Last 5 Games: LDLWW
25-06-19 Inter Miami CF 2-1 FC Porto
25-05-24 Palmeiras 0-0 FC Porto
25-06-08 FC Porto 0-2 Riga FC
25-06-01 Wydad Casablanca 0-1 FC Porto
25-05-18 FC Porto 3-0 Nacional
Al Ahly’s Last 5 Games: LDDWW
25-06-20 Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
25-06-15 Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami CF
25-06-09 Al Ahly 1-1 Pachuca
25-05-29 Al Ahly 6-0 Pharco FC
25-05-18 Al Ahly 2-1 National Bank
Head To Head Record:
None
Prediction: FC Porto to win