The Matchday 3 encounter of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) and Monterrey (Mexico) will be held on June 26 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, USA. Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Urawa Red Diamonds
In the second round, Maciej Skorża's team put up a valiant effort against Inter but failed to secure points, losing 1-2. Urawa Red Diamonds scored first but conceded two late goals, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in the Club World Cup. Consequently, the team has no points and sits at the bottom of Group E, with no chance of advancing to the playoffs.
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the Japanese team in the Club World Cup.
- The club has scored exactly one or two goals in 90 minutes in 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in regular time in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Club World Cup.
Predicted lineup for Urawa Red Diamonds (4-5-1)
Shusaku Nishikawa – Hirokazu Ishihara, Danilo, Marius Hoibraten, Yoichi Naganuma – Takuro Kaneko, Samuel Gustafsson, Rema Watanabe, Kaito Yasui, Mateus Savio – Yusuke Matsuo.
Monterrey
Domenec Torrent's side drew 0-0 with River Plate in the second round. Monterrey struggled offensively in this match, registering only three shots on target. As a result, the team has failed to win in five of their last six Club World Cup matches (3 draws, 2 losses). Monterrey has two points in Group E and must win to have a chance at advancing to the playoffs.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 10 Club World Cup matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- The club has conceded exactly one or two goals in 90 minutes in 8 of their last 9 matches in this tournament.
- The Mexicans have scored in regular time in 12 of their last 14 Club World Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Monterrey (4-5-1)
Esteban Andrada – Stefan Medina, Nelson Deossa, Sergio Ramos, Gerardo Arteaga – Lucas Ocampos, Jesus Corona, Erick Aguirre, Sergio Canales, Jorge Rodriguez – German Berterame.
Referee
Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Matches – 15 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 91;
Average yellow cards per match – 6.1;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 47%.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey: Match Prediction
The Japanese side has lost their tournament motivation, but now Urawa Red Diamonds can play freely and for enjoyment. The team has shown creativity in this Club World Cup, scoring against both Inter and River Plate. Moreover, they have frequently found the net in this tournament, scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Monterrey has not been convincing in attack, scoring only one goal and registering just three shots on target in two rounds. However, the Mexicans need a win, so expect them to be aggressive in attack. The club has previously scored heavily in this tournament, with 26 goals in 14 matches.
I anticipate an exciting attacking display from both sides in this clash. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
