The game is the first match of Group E in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament with 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Monterrey, who represents North American soccer, got in by winning the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League, and this will be their sixth time in the tournament.
Inter Milan made it through UEFA’s four-year ranking system, having played in the Champions League finals in 2023 and 2025. This will be their second time in the Club World Cup after they won it in 2010.
This match is their first time playing against each other, which makes it exciting. Group E also has River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds, so starting strong is really important.
18.06.2025 03:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
Monterrey : Inter
Monterrey: The Mexican team has been doing pretty well in their local games, with a mix of wins and ties in their recent Liga MX matches. They have scored in each of their last 14 games, showing they are tough and steady. Their latest competitive game was a loss to Toluca, and they haven’t won two out of their last six matches. Their last time in the Club World Cup was in 2019, where they came in third place, winning against Al Hilal 3-2, but losing to Liverpool 1-2 in the semi-finals, which shows they can compete with European teams.
Inter Milan: The famous Italian team had a really tough ending to their 2024/25 season, getting beaten 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final, which is the biggest loss ever in European Cup Final history. They ended the Serie A season in second place, with 24 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 79 goals and letting in 35. Recently, they won 2-0 against Como in their last league game, but losing in the Champions League final was a big disappointment. They made it to the Club World Cup through UEFA’s four-year rankings after reaching the 2023 Champions League final.
Based on the analysis, Inter Milan has a strong attack with players like Martínez and Thuram, plus their experience in Europe makes it seem like they will beat Monterrey. However, Monterrey has a solid defense with Ramos and has been scoring well lately, so they might get a goal, especially since Inter sometimes makes mistakes.
Our prediction:
2 & 3+ (Inter to Win & Over2.5)
Odds:2.05
Published: 17.06.2025 18:04
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Monterrey (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Esteban Andrada
- Defense: Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos (if fit), Víctor Guzmán, Gerardo Arteaga
- Midfield: Fidel Ambríz, Jesús Corona, Nelson Deossa, Sergio Canales
- Attack: Germán Berterame
Inter Milan (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
- Defense: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni
- Midfield: Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Barella, Kristjan Asllani, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto
- Forwards: Lautaro Martínez, Sebastiano Esposito
Players Who Won’t Play:
Monterrey:
- Carlos Salcedo (cruciate ligament tear), Sergio Ramos (doubtful, fitness concerns).
Inter Miami:
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (muscular injury), Piotr Zieliński (calf injury), Yann Aurel Bisseck (thigh problems), Valentín Carboni (cruciate ligament tear), Mehdi Taremi (unavailable), Denzel Dumfries (strain), Marcus Thuram (doubtful, not 100%).