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Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds Preview

Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Date: 21 June 2025

Kick-off Time: 7 PM GMT

Venue: Lumen Field

Inter looked good against Monterrey on their first group fixture in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, having 62% ball possession over Monterrey's 38%. However, the Italian side fell short on their quest to earn the crucial first-match 3 points. It was the ex-Real Madrid legend, Sergio Ramos, who opened up the match in the 25th minute by giving his team the lead. While Lautaro Martinez managed to score the equalizer in the 42nd minute, neither team was able to find the inspiration to score another goal, and the match ended 1-1.

On the other hand, River Plate pretty much outplayed Urawa Red Diamonds in the first group fixture. Facundo Colidio opened up the scoreline for the Argentine side, and it was followed by a goal from Sebastian Driussi. Urawa Red Diamonds got one back in the 58th minute when they were awarded a penalty. But Meza's goal at the 73rd minute sealed the deal.

There is no doubt that their clash against each other on June 21st will promise winning intent from both sides. It will be a clash between one of the most dominant forces in Europe and Asia's reigning continental champions.

Even though the first game result left a bitter taste for the Italian side, managed by club legend Chivu, Inter Milan showed the right balance of structure and fluidity in their first match. While the 1-1 draw is something that the Nerazzurri were not satisfied with, there is no doubt that it is the beginning of something great. Looking at the last 5 matches of the Italian side, they won twice and drew twice, along with a defeat. As of now, all that the Italian side needs is time and momentum. And their match against the Urawa Red Diamonds might just be the match where it starts.

Representing Asia, the Urawa Red Diamonds are one of the underdogs of the tournament, but they are certainly not unfamiliar with the European teams. While their first match started with a heavy loss against River Plate, their next one is a must-win if they want to stay in the competition. The team had always defied the expectations every time their back was against the wall, and this match against Inter might just be the same.

Inter Milan Team News

Inter's last performance pretty much gives an example of their recent form. While there are notable names missing from the team, such as Mehdi Taremi, there are doubts about Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski, though the former is likely to be a feature.

Before their start of the campaign, both Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique have signed for Inter on permanent deals. Yann Aurel Bisseck will also be a name who is set to miss the match. Despite fans' pleas to take Thuram off, he will be cutting the frontline along with Lautaro Martinez.

Urawa Red Diamonds Team News

Despite losing their first match against River Plate, the manager Maciej Skorza might just keep the team together with a few changes here and there. There is one player that will be a feature for sure, and we are talking about Ryoma Watanabe, who has scored six times in 17 appearances before their FIFA Club World Cup campaign kick-off. In addition to that, Yasuke Matsuo will also be making the cut. The Brazilian, Matheus Savio, will certainly take the position of the attacking midfielder.

Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: de Vrij, Augusto, Bastoni

Midfielders: Asllani, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco, Dumfries

Forwards: Thuram, Martinez

Urawa Red Diamonds predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Nishikawa

Defenders: Ishihara, Ogiwara, Gustafson, Boza

Midfielders: Holbraten, Kaneko, Yasui, Matsuo, Savio

Forwards: Watanabe

Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds H2H Record

Before their match on 21 June, 2025, Inter Milan and Urawa Red Diamonds have not faced each other ever before. This will be their first ever meeting that promises end-to-end action from both sides as they look for that much-important three points to keep the Club World Cup dreams alive.

Key players to watch in Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

There is no doubt that Martinez is the man who will make the difference for his team. His goal-scoring consistency has followed up to the Club World Cup campaign. It was he who scored the equalizer for his team against Monterrey.

Both in Serie A and UEFA Champions League, he was the most promising player in his team, and it won't be any different in the Club World Cup 2025 under Chivu. In the 2024-25 Serie A campaign, he had 12 goals and three assists. Even though both teams are heading into the fixture with the intent to get three points, if there is any player in Inter to begin the fireworks at the front, it is the Argentine.

Matheus Savio (Urawa Red Diamonds)

The Urawa Red Diamonds have quite a few names in their team who are great players, but when it comes to the gamechanger, Matheus Savio is the name who can make all the difference for the Japanese side. In the 2024-25 campaign, he had 21 appearances, scoring twice and bagging four assists in the league. He carried the playmaking and scoring momentum to the Club World Cup 2025 competition. Savio is the player to look out for!

Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction

There is no doubt that both of these teams are hungry for those important three points that can keep their Club World Cup 2025 dreams alive. And both of these teams certainly have what it takes to win the fixture. But, it isn't that close of a competition between the two.

As both teams are preparing for the crucial fixture, the Nerazzurri stand out as the team to win due to their tactical prowess and quality within the team. In addition to their goal-scoring ability, the team's capability to control the ball and the tempo of the game when they have the lead might just put a wall in front of Urawa Red Diamonds that the Japanese team won't be able to overcome. However, if Urawa Red Diamonds get an early lead, they can change their fortune.

Predicted Score: Inter Milan 3-1 Urawa Red Diamonds

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