The Matchday 3 encounter of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Inter Milan (Italy) and River Plate (Argentina) will take place on June 26 at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA. Inter Milan vs. River Plate: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Inter Milan
Christian Chivu's side narrowly defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in the second round. Inter trailed 0-1 during the match but managed to score twice in the last 15 minutes. As a result, the Milanese have not lost in their last four FIFA Club World Cup matches (3 wins, 1 draw). The team is currently second in the standings with four points. A high-scoring draw will be enough for the Italians to advance from the group.
- The club has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 matches in the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup (4 draws, 1 loss).
- The team has conceded in 90 minutes in their last eight matches in these tournaments.
- The Milanese have scored at least twice in regular time in 8 of their last 10 UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Carlos Augusto, Stefan de Vrij, Matteo Darmian – Federico Dimarco, Kristjan Asllani, Nicolò Barella, Nicola Zalewski, Luis Henrique – Sebastiano Esposito, Lautaro Martinez.
Defenders Benjamin Pavard and Yann Bisseck, midfielders Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Davide Frattesi, and Piotr Zieliński, as well as forward Marcus Thuram, will miss the match due to injuries.
River Plate
In the second round, Marcelo Gallardo's side drew 0-0 with Monterrey. River Plate failed to secure three points despite having a significant advantage in shots (18:3) and expected goals (1.45 to 0.13). Nonetheless, the team extended their unbeaten run in the FIFA Club World Cup to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, the Argentinians kept a clean sheet for only the second time in their last five matches in this tournament. The club is at the top of the standings with four points. To advance to the playoffs, River Plate needs to win or draw, scoring at least two goals.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 FIFA Club World Cup matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of the club's last 5 matches in this tournament.
- The Argentinians have scored at least twice in regular time in 3 of their last 4 FIFA Club World Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for River Plate (4-3-3)
Franco Armani – Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Paulo Diaz, Marcos Acuña – Giuliano Galoppo, Enzo Perez, Kevin Castaño – Franco Mastantuono, Maximiliano Meza, Facundo Colidio.
Forward Sebastián Driussi will miss the match due to injury. Midfielder Kevin Castaño is suspended.
Referee
Ilgiz Tantashev (Uzbekistan)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024–2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 29%.
Inter Milan vs. River Plate: Match Prediction
The Italians favor an attacking style of play and consistently score on the international stage. In their last ten UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup matches, Inter Milan only failed to score once, and in eight of those matches, they scored at least twice. However, the team has not kept a clean sheet in their last eight matches in these tournaments.
River Plate plays in a similar manner, delivering productive football up front but showing vulnerabilities in defense. In the FIFA Club World Cup, the Argentinians have scored ten goals in six matches, while in the Copa Libertadores, they have netted 12 goals in their last four matches. Meanwhile, in their last six international tournament matches, River Plate has conceded eight times.
Considering that both teams would benefit from a high-scoring draw, I expect goals from both sides in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
