Late Palmeiras comeback seals top spot in Group A as both teams qualify for Round of 16
In one of the most dramatic fixtures of the Club World Cup 2025 group stage, Inter Miami and Palmeiras played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The result sees both sides progress to the Round of 16, with Palmeiras topping Group A on goal difference and Inter Miami securing second place.
First-Half Brilliance from Inter Miami
Backed by a raucous home crowd, Inter Miami came out firing. Tadeo Allende opened the scoring in the 16th minute, racing past the Palmeiras backline and slotting home after a clever flick-on from Luis Suárez. The Herons dominated the first half, with Lionel Messi
orchestrating play and nearly doubling the lead with a dipping volley that grazed the crossbar.
By halftime, Miami led 1-0 and looked poised to top the group, especially with Al Ahly and Porto locked in a high-scoring draw in the other Group A clash.
Suarez Strikes, Palmeiras Respond
Luis Suárez rolled back the years in the 65th minute, cutting inside from the right and unleashing a thunderous left-footed strike into the top corner to make it 2-0. At that point, live betting odds heavily favored Inter Miami to win outright and top the group.
But Palmeiras had other plans. Substitute Paulinho pulled one back in the 80th minute with a composed finish after a slick one-two with Allan. Just eight minutes later, Mauricio pounced on a loose clearance and rifled home the equalizer, sending the Brazilian fans into ecstasy and flipping the group standings.
Betting Implications and Knockout Outlook
For punters tracking Club World Cup 2025 results, this match was a rollercoaster. Pre-match odds had Palmeiras as slight favorites, but in-play markets swung wildly after Miami’s second goal. Bettors who backed the draw or both teams to score were handsomely rewarded.
With the draw, Palmeiras finish Group A with five points and a superior goal difference, setting up a tantalizing all-Brazilian clash against Botafogo in the Round of 16. Inter Miami, meanwhile, will face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta—a matchup dripping with narrative as Messi prepares to face his former club.
Key Stats for Bettors
- Final Score: Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras
- Possession: Inter Miami 53% – Palmeiras 47%
- Shots on Target: Inter Miami 6 – Palmeiras 5
- Goalscorers: Allende (16’), Suárez (65’) | Paulinho (80’), Mauricio (88’)
What’s Next?
As the Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage looms, betting markets are heating up. PSG remain favorites to lift the trophy, but Palmeiras’ resilience and Inter Miami’s attacking flair make them dark horses worth watching.
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