Inter Milan vs River Plate. A battle of titans is on the horizon. Inter just needs a draw, but River Plate have to win to reach the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. Who will prevail? Here’s the updated odds, predictions, and betting insights – all brought to you by StarBet.
Form Guide
Inter Milan (W D W L D W)
Inter stumbled with a 2–0 loss to Man Utd but bounced back against Urawa with a 2–1 win, scoring late in the match. They dominated with 82% possession and 27 shots, though their defense remains shaky—with just one clean sheet in the last five outings.
Recent Games:
- ⚽ 2–1 win vs Urawa
- ❌ 1–3 loss vs PSG
- 🔄 1–1 draw vs Torino
- ✅ 4–0 win vs Lecce
Key Players:
- Martínez: a sharp finisher
- Barella: the midfield engine
- Dimarco: gives the team width
- Sommer: directs from the back
- Esposito: brings fresh energy
Injury Report:
- Bisseck – sidelined with hamstring
- Thuram – hamstring doubtful
- Dumfries, Çalhanoğlu, Frattesi – fully fit
River Plate (W W D D W D)
River remain unbeaten, most recently posting a 0–0 draw with Monterrey. Solid defensively, they’ve only lost 3 of their past 27 games. Their attack has delivered 14 goals in the last 6 matches, though heavy bookings mean midfielders will miss out.
Recent Games:
- 🟰 0–0 vs Monterrey
- ✅ 6–2 vs Independiente del Valle
- 🟰 1–1 vs Rosario Central
- ✅ 2–1 vs San Lorenzo
Key Players:
- Armani: reliable in goal
- Acuña: chipped in 2 assists last match
- Montiel: threat from set-pieces
- Meza: works tirelessly box-to-box
- Colidio: sneaky with his intelligent runs
Injury/Suspension Update:
- Suspended: Castaño, Pérez, Galoppo
- Injured: Driussi (ankle), Ruberto (knee)
Hot Stats & Trends
- Inter have conceded first in 18 matches this season
- 7 of Inter’s last 12 wins came with clean sheets
- 8 of River’s last 11 games surpassed 2.5 goals
- River picked up 16 yellow cards across their last two Club World Cup games
Predicted Starting Lineups
Inter Milan (4–4–2): Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Dimarco; Esposito, Martínez
River Plate (4–3–3): Armani; Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Díaz, Acuña; Fernández, Kranevitter, Aliendro; Mastantuono, Colidio, Meza
Head-to-Head History
- This will be their first official meeting
- Only the second ever clash between an Italian and Argentine club in this tournament
- River’s most recent match vs a European side in the Club World Cup ended in a 3–0 loss to Barcelona (2015)
- The game is in Seattle on neutral ground – could level things
Matches | Inter Wins | River Wins | Draws | Goals Inter | Goals River |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Current Odds:
- Inter win – 2.19
- Draw – 3.20
- River win – 4.00
Markets to Watch:
- Inter to score over 1.5 goals – looks promising
- First Goal Scorer: Martínez – in great form
- Under 3.5 goals – a solid pick if River stays compact
- Yellow Card markets – River’s physical style could earn more cards
With Inter’s boss returning and River missing midfield anchors, the smart money says it’s Inter’s match to lose.
Inter Milan vs River Plate: Prediction
Our pick: Inter Milan to win 2–0. They’ve got the quality, structure, and stability to control the game. Expect Martínez to strike early, then Inter to dictate tempo and see it through.
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