The Matchday 3 clash of the Club World Cup 2025 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 remained unbeaten in four consecutive Club World Cup matches (3 wins, 1 draw). The team is currently second in the standings with four points. A high-scoring draw would 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 Club World Cup (4 draws, 1 loss).
- The team has conceded in 90 minutes in eight previous encounters in these tournaments.
- The Milanese have scored at least twice in regular time in 8 of their last 10 matches in the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Carlos Augusto, Stefan de Vrij, Matteo Darmian – Federico Dimarco, Kristjan Asllani, Nicolo Barella, Federico Dimarco, Luis Enrique – Sebastiano Esposito, Lautaro Martinez.
Defenders Benjamin Pavard, Yann Bisseck, and Denzel Dumfries, midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, and Piotr Zielinski, along with forward Marcus Thuram will miss the match due to injuries.
River Plate
In the second round, Marcelo Gallardo's team played to a goalless draw 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). Nevertheless, the team extended their unbeaten run in the Club World Cup to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, the Argentinians managed to keep a clean sheet for only the second time in their last five matches in this tournament. In the standings, the club is in first place with four points. To advance to the playoffs, River Plate needs to win or play to a draw, scoring at least two goals.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Club World Cup (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals were 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 matches in the Club World Cup.
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 Sebastian 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 and consistently perform well on the international stage. In their last ten matches in the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup, Inter failed to score in only one game, while netting at least twice in eight of those encounters. However, the team has not kept a clean sheet in their last eight matches in these tournaments.
River Plate plays in a similar manner, showcasing effective attacking football but not without defensive lapses. In the 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 games. However, in their last six international tournament matches, River Plate has conceded eight times.
Considering that a high-scoring draw would suit both teams, I expect goals from both sides in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The lineup for each team reflects their starting eleven in their previous match in this tournament.
