This'll be Palmeiras' fifth Club World Cup match and, to date, they've lost three out of four, their sole victory coming over Al Ahly in Abu Dhabi three years ago.
Porto meantime are debuting at this tournament, albeit they did win the Intercontinental Cup in both 1987 and 2004, so will either make a winning start in East Rutherford?
Palmeiras vs Porto preview
Many are forecasting that European sides will dominate this summer's Club World Cup, but Palmeiras one of the best-placed teams to go against that school of though. The Verdão qualified for this competition by winning the Copa Libertadores in 2021, actually making it back-to-back South American titles, this their third overall. Since then, they've also secured successive Brasileirão titles in 2022 and 2023, before finishing second last year, six points adrift champions Botafogo.
11 matches into this campaign, Abel Ferreira's team are fourth in the Brasileirão table, albeit they travel the US following successive league defeats, beaten by Flamengo at home in São Paulo and then at the hands of Cruzeiro at the Mineirão a fortnight ago. Nevertheless, the Verdão come into this tournament expected to, at least, reach the knockout phase, with games against Al Ahly and Inter Miami to come, so will the 12-times Brazilian champions make a winning start at MetLife Stadium?
As for Porto, they have been champions of Europe twice, as well as winning the Primeira Liga on 30 occasions, with 12 of their domestic triumphs coming in the last 23 seasons. However, they're enduring something of a down period right now. Having not won the league since 2022, the Dragões have actually come third in back-to-back campaign, thereby once again failing to qualify for the Champions League, ending up a whopping 11 points adrift champions Sporting this time round.
As a result, manager Martín Anselmi, who has only been in charge since January, is already a man under pressure, needing an impressive showing at this Club World Cup to convince doubters that he is the right man for the job. Thus, given that this is not a Porto team at the peak of their powers, Palmeiras will surely fancy their chances of an opening night victory in northern New Jersey.
Palmeiras vs Porto head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Palmeiras team news
Having endured back-to-back Brasileirão defeats ahead of this one, it'll be interesting to see if manager Abel Ferreira believes wholesale changes are required.
Wingers Facundo Torres and Felipe Anderson will be hoping to be recalled, while striker Vitor Roque who, by arriving from Barcelona for €25.5 million, is the most-expensive signing in South American history, could get the nod over José Manuel López in attack. Centre-back and captain Gustavo Gómez will return following a one-match suspension.
Palmeiras predicted lineup vs Porto: (4-3-3): Weverton; Giey, Murilo, Gómez, Piquerez; Martínez, Ríos, Estêvão, Veita, Torres; laco López.
Palmeiras player to watch vs Porto
18 year old Estêvão Willian will join Chelsea following the conclusion of this tournament, so will be desperate to sign off in style. He already has 11 goals to his name in 2025, four of which came in five Copa Libertadores appearances, so can Estêvão announce himself to the world here?
Porto team news
There is likely to be a Porto debut for exciting attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga, who has arrived from Al Ahli for €15 million. Manager Martín Anselmi has deployed a back three for all 18 of his matches since arriving in January, so will once again do the same here too.
Porto predicted lineup vs Palmeiras: (3-4-3): Costa; Zé Pedro, Marcano, Pérez; João Mário, Varela, Eustáquio, Moura; Veiga, Pepê, Aghehowa.
Porto player to watch vs Palmeiras
This was Samu Aghehowa's first season with Porto, after joining from Atlético Madrid last summer, scoring 25 goals across all competitions, so he'll continue to be their main attacking threat.
Palmeiras vs Porto prediction
This opener at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night is so tough to call, so we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a draw. A high-scoring encounter is unlikely, that's for sure: Palmeiras 1-1 Porto.
Palmeiras vs Porto FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Palmeiras vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Palmeiras vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Palmeiras vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
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What is the date and kick-off time for Palmeiras vs Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Palmeiras vs Porto takes place on Sunday 15 June 2025, with kick off at 23:00 (BST), 18:00 (EDT) & 15:00 (PDT).