Match Prediction: Can Messi Beat His Former Club in Paris?
On Sunday, June 29, French football giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will once again take to the field to face American team Inter Miami in the round of 16 of the prestigious 2025 Club World Cup. This match promises to be a real football show, because among the players of Inter Miami is the legendary Lionel Messi, who previously played for the French from 2021 to 2023. Bookmakers have already determined their predictions and are leaning in favor of the current Champions League champions, who have a serious chance of reaching the next stage of the tournament. According to their forecast, the probability of PSG winning is 1.24 times, while bets on a zero result or a draw are estimated at 6.80. But the chance of Inter Miami winning is much lower - the odds on their success are set at 11.50. It is expected that the most likely correct score of the match will be a 2:0 victory for the French. This scenario has odds of 8.50 according to the bookmakers. The game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, in one of the most modern arenas, and the start of the match is scheduled for 19:00 Kyiv time. For many fans, this meeting will be a real celebration of football skill and emotions, because the famous Argentine plays in both teams. Lionel Messi, who was sheltered by the American club last year, is for many a symbol of persistence and desire for new heights. The genius player showed his class in the first games of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA World Cup, winning over the Portuguese "Porto" (2:1), and also drawing with "Al-Ahly" (0:0) and "Palmeiras" (2:2). At the same time, "PSG" in the world tournament won a convincing victory over the Spanish "Atletico" (4:0) and the "Seattle" team (2:0), but suffered an unexpected defeat from the Brazilian "Botafogo" with a score of 0:1. Against the background of this struggle, it is interesting that earlier it was reported about the return of the best scorer of the French national team, who, after several years in the USA, decided to return to European clubs. In general, the forecast for this game is tense and is unlikely to leave football fans around the world indifferent. So we can say with confidence that this match will be another shining example of modern international football, where experienced veterans and young stars go head-to-head in high-stakes, high-stakes, high-octane matches.