Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are back in action at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday with a chance to win Group A.
The pregame narrative: Messi scored the game-winning goal against Porto on June 19, keeping Miami unbeaten through two fixtures. Its Matchday 3 opponent, Palmeiras, is also 1-1-0, meaning a win would put the Herons atop the group and into the knock stage.
Check out these Lionel Messi props for the June 23 game against Palmeiras.
Lionel Messi props vs. Palmeiras
| Messi markets | Betting odds |
| To score | +240 |
| To score 2+ goals | +1,600 |
| To score 3+ goals | +12,500 |
| To assist | +510 |
| To score or assist | +148 |
| Over 1.5 shots on target | +190 |
| Over 3.5 shot attempts | +140 |
Best Messi prop bet
Best Bet: Messi to score or assist (+148)
Father Time hasn’t caught up with Messi just yet.
The Argentine legend has been scoring at a monstrous clip since joining Inter Miami, and has 10 goals through 13 MLS games this season.
He’s also added six assists, which puts him well in contention to lead the league once the Herons catch up on games after this tournament.
Messi and Miami were shut out in a 0-0 draw to open this tournament, but the 37-year-old capitalized on this vintage free kick the following game:
Palmeiras is a respectable club, sitting fourth in the Brazilian Serie A. But they’re far from unbeatable.
And with Palmeiras currently ahead on goal differential, I expect Inter Miami to be gunning for goals.
Key stat: Messi is 10-7 against this line with Inter Miami this year.
Lionel Messi prop odds as of 3:56 p.m. ET on 06/22/2025.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.