The prediction for the Inter vs River Plate match leans in favor of the Nerazzurri in this crucial third and final group stage game of the Club World Cup. Both teams are competing in Group E, alongside Urawa Reds and Monterrey.
Match Analysis
Following their victory against Urawa Red Diamonds, Inter finds themselves in a favorable position, needing only a draw to advance to the next round. A win, however, would secure them the top spot in the group, placing them in the opposite half of the knockout bracket from Paris Saint-Germain. Lautaro Martinez has been in excellent form, scoring two goals in as many matches. Despite this, Inter has shown some defensive vulnerabilities, conceding at least one goal in both previous games.
For River Plate, a draw might not be enough to progress, depending heavily on the outcome of the Monterrey vs Urawa Reds match. Therefore, Marcelo Gallardo`s side will likely have to push for a win. Their last match against the Mexican team ended in a 0-0 draw, while their debut against Urawa was more convincing, resulting in a 3-1 victory. However, the `Millonarios` will be without midfielder Castano, who was sent off in the last game, and the injured Driussi, who had scored on his tournament debut. Betting odds for the match generally favor an Inter victory.
Historical Meetings
There are no previous official matches between Inter and River Plate. In their history, Inter has faced an Argentinian team five times, always Independiente, in the 1964 and 1965 Intercontinental Cup editions. Inter lifted the trophy on both occasions, with a combined record of three wins, one draw, and one loss, conceding only one goal in total across these five matches. River Plate has faced an Italian team only once, back in 1996 in Tokyo. Against Marcello Lippi`s Juventus in the Intercontinental Cup, the Bianconeri emerged victorious thanks to a goal from Alessandro Del Piero.
Goalscorer Prediction
Advancement to the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup is increasingly likely for the Nerazzurri. For the match against River, coach Chivu has reportedly experimented with two attacking midfielders behind the main striker, aiming for more attacking depth compared to Inzaghi`s usual setup. Regardless of the specific formation, Lautaro Martinez will undoubtedly be the focal point upfront. The Argentinian striker has been crucial for Inter, scoring the equalizer against Monterrey and a crucial goal in the last match against Urawa Red Diamonds. The probability of the Argentinian forward scoring again is considered high by bookmakers.
Where to Watch Inter vs River Plate
To follow the Inter vs River Plate prediction effectively, it is important to know where the match will be broadcast on TV and streaming. The game is scheduled to be played on Thursday, June 26th at 3:00 AM (likely local time in Seattle, as per source) at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match will be shown live on DAZN and Italia 1 in Italy, and also available for streaming on Infinity.
