Inter Milan will look to bounce back from a slow start in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they face Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds in a crucial Group E clash this Saturday in Washington, USA.
Having drawn 1-1 in their opening match against Sergio Ramos’ Monterrey, Inter now face a must-win situation to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds find themselves bottom of the group after a 3-1 defeat to River Plate, and face an uphill task against the Italian giants.
Group E Standings (Before Matchday 2)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| River Plate | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Monterrey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Inter Milan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds: Match Prediction
Inter Milan are clear favorites heading into this game. The quality gap between both squads is significant, and Simone Inzaghi’s men will be eager to return to winning ways following their UEFA Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Urawa Red Diamonds, on the other hand, have been in poor form — winning just 2 of their last 9 matches in all competitions. Their defensive fragility was exposed against River Plate, and they could face an even tougher test against Inter’s high-pressing attack.
Prediction:
Inter Milan 3-0 Urawa Red Diamonds
Expect Inter to dominate possession, press high, and find the net early.
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
- GK: Yann Sommer
- CBs: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni
- Wing-Backs: Matteo Darmian, Carlos Augusto
- CMs: Nicolò Barella, Kristjan Asllani, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- FWs: Lautaro MartÃnez, Sebastiano Esposito
Key Absentees: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (rest), Denzel Dumfries (injury doubt)
Urawa Red Diamonds Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Shusaku Nishikawa
- DEF: Takahiro Akimoto, Marius Høibråten, Mauricio Antonio Boza, Daiki Ishihara
- MID: Atsuki Ito, Ken Iwao – Tomoaki Okubo, Takahiro Kaneko, Alexander Scholz
- FW: José Kanté
Note: Kai Shibato remains out with a knee injury and is unavailable for this match.
Maciej Skorża is likely to keep his core lineup unchanged despite the River Plate loss, focusing on better defensive discipline.
Betting Tips
- ⚽ Match Winner: Inter Milan to Win ✅
- 📊 Handicap Tip: Inter Milan -1.5 (Asian Handicap) ✅
- 🔥 Anytime Goalscorer: Lautaro MartÃnez ✅
- 💰 Correct Score Tip: 3-0 to Inter Milan ✅
- 📈 Over/Under: Over 2.5 Goals ✅
Odds (Expected):
- Inter Milan Win – 1.35
- Urawa Reds Win – 8.50
- Draw – 4.80
(Odds may vary depending on sportsbook)
This clash should serve as a confidence booster for Inter Milan as they aim to top Group E and advance to the semifinals. For Urawa Red Diamonds, it’s all about damage control and restoring pride. Given the gulf in experience, talent, and form, it’s hard to see any other outcome than a comfortable Inter win.
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