- Palmeiras face Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium
- Lionel Messi's Inter Miami take on Porto
- Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid aim to recover from losses
- Paris Saint-Germain seek another strong performance against Botafogo
The second round of matches in the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Group A and B back in action.
Group A is still looking to see its first goal after two goalless draws in the first round of games.
Meanwhile, Group B saw some teams victorious and others defeated, with Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid facing potential elimination as they meet in Washington state following their initial losses.
Palmeiras vs Al Ahly (Thursday, 5pm)
Palmeiras were unable to find a way past Porto's goalkeeper Claudio Ramos in their first match. Despite dominating against a strong European opponent, they are expected to secure their first victory when they play against Al Ahly.
Al Ahly also had the opportunity to claim three points in their opening game against Inter Miami. While they missed a penalty, they showed promise in their attacking play, especially on the counter.
This match poses a challenge for Al Ahly, as they face a Palmeiras side who are near the top of the Brazilian table. Palmeiras are likely to come out on top in a game that could bring some goals to Group A.
Score prediction: Palmeiras 3-1 Al Ahly
Inter Miami vs Porto (Thursday, 8pm)
Inter Miami played their first match at home against Al Ahly but will now face Porto in Atlanta. Lionel Messi's team will have a tougher test against the Portuguese side.
Although Inter Miami kept a clean sheet in their first game, maintaining that defensive record might be challenging as they face stronger opposition in Porto.
Porto may not have had a standout season, finishing third in the league and underperforming in the Europa League. However, their recent form in the Primeira League suggests they could secure a narrow victory against a vulnerable Inter Miami defense.
Score prediction: Inter Miami 1-2 Porto
Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid (Thursday, 11pm)
Atletico Madrid faced a tough challenge in their first Club World Cup game, losing to PSG, but they have a chance to bounce back against Seattle Sounders.
Playing at Lumen Field, the Sounders might find it difficult to match Atletico's strength. After consecutive losses in the MLS, Seattle put up a fight in their previous game against Botafogo, but they could struggle once more.
Score prediction: Seattle Sounders 0-3 Atletico Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo (Friday, 2am)
Paris Saint-Germain are in fantastic form and are expected to overcome Botafogo, the 2024 Copa Libertadores champions, in the main event of Thursday night's Club World Cup schedule.
PSG cruised to a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their first match, with the final two goals coming late in the game after Atleti went down to 10 men.
Botafogo started brightly but faltered in their game against Seattle. They will need to step up their performance significantly to compete with the reigning European champions.
Score prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Botafogo