Messi Reunites With his former club: Inter Miami vs PSG - Prediction

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout stage kicks off with a highly anticipated clash as Inter Miami take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16. All eyes will be on Lionel Messi, who faces his former club PSG for the first time since his move to MLS. With a place in the quarterfinals on the line, both sides will be desperate to advance. Former Barcelona players such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets are now in Inter Miami. These players had a fantastic experience against PSG during their time with Barcelona in 2017, when Barcelona stunned PSG with a 6-1 margin following their first-leg defeat by 4-0. Time flies and Messi, Suarez, Alba, and Busquets are now in the last stage of their professional career. Meanwhile, PSG are the Champions of Europe now. There is no doubt who is the favorite in this match, but the question is can Lionel Messi's Inter Miami make an upset?

Stats&Facts

• This is the first competitive meeting between Inter Miami and PSG.
• Inter Miami finished their group unbeaten, with a key win over Porto and draws against Palmeiras and Al Ahly.
• PSG topped Group B with 6 points, beating Atlético Madrid and Seattle Sounders.
• Lionel Messi spent two seasons at PSG, scoring 22 goals and providing 30 assists in Ligue 1.
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium has not been kind to Inter Miami, who have won just 2 of their 9 matches at the venue.
• PSG come in as UEFA Champions League winners, making them strong favorites to lift the Club World Cup.
• Inter Miami are the first MLS team to reach the knockout round by defeating a European club.

Team News

Inter Miami are expected to start their usual front four of Messi, Suárez, Taylor, and Campana, with Busquets anchoring the midfield. Jordi Alba is fit, but young left-back Noah Allen is pushing hard to start instead of Alba. As for PSG, Ousmane Dembele has not played a single game in the Club World Cup as of now. However, he has recovered from a hamstring injury and joined the team training. He has a chance to play a few minutes tomorrow against Inter Miami. PSG are likely to stick with their attacking trio of Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, and Barcola, backed by Vitinha and Ruiz in midfield. Possible Lineup for Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Doue Possible Lineup for Inter Miami: Ustari; Weigandt, Aviles, Falcon, Allen; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez

Prediction: PSG 3-1 Inter Miami

Inter Miami have shown spirit and flashes of brilliance, but PSG’s depth and attacking power may prove too much. Messi’s presence could make it interesting, especially if he scores against his former team. However, PSG look better structured and more balanced. They are far ahead of Inter Miami in terms of the squad depth. This might be Inter Miami's final game in the Club World Cup.

Betfair Odds

PSG: 1.22 Draw: 6.80 Inter Miami: 12.00 Visit BFB247 to get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!