The Club World Cup knockout-stage showdown between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Inter Miami (USA) will take place on June 29, 2025 (local time). Here is the prediction of this match.
Paris Saint-Germain
As reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Paris arrived at the Club World Cup with immense expectations. In Group B, they secured 2 wins and 1 loss (6 points), advancing as group leaders via head-to-head superiority. Their attacking trio of Ousmane Dembele, Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been devastating, including a 4-0 thrashing of Atlético Madrid. Defensively, they’ve conceded just 1 goal, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and center-back Marquinhos forming a formidable partnership. Manager Luis Enrique’s tactical flexibility, particularly in high-pressing and vertical transitions, has been pivotal.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami exceeded pre-tournament expectations by finishing Group A runners-up (1 win, 2 draws, 5 points), earning a historic knockout-stage berth. Led by Lionel Messi (16 goals, 5 assists in 23 appearances this season), their attack relies on set-piece brilliance and counter-attacking speed. However, defensive vulnerabilities persist, with the team conceding 1.6 goals per game in their last five matches. Despite this, Messi’s "group-stage invincibility" (36 consecutive group-stage campaigns without elimination) adds psychological weight.
Analysis
Although Inter Miami remained undefeated in the group stage, showcasing solid form with a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Porto, their aging attacking line and fragile defense pose significant weaknesses. Relying solely on Lionel Messi's individual brilliance, Inter Miami will struggle to compete with PSG. By contrast, while PSG suffered a group-stage defeat, that match saw Luis Enrique deploy extensive rotation, diminishing its reference value. PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Atlético Madrid in the group stage and 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter Milan—consecutive heavy wins against two defensively renowned sides—highlight their formidable attacking firepower. Adding to this, attacking talisman Ousmane Dembélé is set to return from injury in this fixture. Thus, we anticipate a dominant PSG performance, favoring them to defeat Inter Miami by at least a two-goal margin.
Predictions
Handicap: PSG -1.5/2
Scores: 2-0, 3-0, 3-1
Total Goals: 2, 3, 4
Corners: Over 9
