Both Inter Milan and River Plate are on four points each after two games played in Group E at the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), with the latter only topping the group by virtue of their slightly superior goal difference. Both teams know that a win would send them through to the knockout stage of the competition, but equally a defeat could see them have an early exit, as plenty is at stake when they clash on Thursday morning.
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Inter Milan vs River Plate prediction: Inter to deal knockout blow?
Key stats
- Inter have only lost one of their last nine games in total across all competitions.
- River Plate's 0-0 draw against Monterrey last time out only saw them keep their first clean sheet in five matches in all competitions.
- There have only been nine goals in total combined in CWC games involving both teams.
Correct score prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 River Plate
Inter have been largely unconvincing in the tournament so far with a 1-1 draw against Monterrey and a narrow 2-1 win against Urawa Red Diamonds last time out. With River Plate earning four points from their opening two group matches as well, the Argentine giants should give the UEFA Champions League (UCL) finalists a stern test, but Inter's superior quality should see them just about get the precious three points that they need in order to qualify for the knockouts.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Inter favoured by bookmakers despite patchy performances
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*odds from William Hill, subject to change
Perhaps as expected given that they normally play at a far higher level than River Plate, Inter have been installed as odds-on favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points despite their patchy performances of late. A draw is given just over a 30% chance according to the implied probabilities, while River Plate are given just over a 25% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Never met before
When these two teams face off in the CWC on Thursday morning, it will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
Inter Milan preview: Triple fitness boost for Chivu
Inter head coach Christian Chivu could call upon the services of Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi for the first time in the tournament as they are all set to return from a spell on the sidelines with injury.
Predicted lineup: Sommer (GK), De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Esposito & Martinez
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
W
Torino
0
Inter Milan
2
UEFA Champions League 06/05/25
W
Barcelona
3
Inter Milan
4
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
W
Verona
0
Inter Milan
1
UEFA Champions League 30/04/25
D
Barcelona
3
Inter Milan
3
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
L
Roma
1
Inter Milan
0
River Plate preview: Three suspensions threaten to thwart impressive start
River Plate will be without Kevin Castano who was sent off against Monterrey last time out, while both Enzo Perez and Giuliano Galoppo are also suspended after picking up their second bookings of the competition in the same game.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Montiel, Martinez, Quarta, Diaz, Acuna, Fernandez, Kranevitter, Aliendro, Mastantuono, Colidio & Meza
Argentina Liga Profesional 12/05/25
W
Barracas Central
0
River Plate
3
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
W
Barcelona Guayaquil
2
River Plate
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/05/25
W
Velez Sarsfield
1
River Plate
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
W
Boca Juniors
1
River Plate
2
Copa Libertadores 24/04/25
D
Independiente del Valle
2
River Plate
2
Player to watch: Lautaro Martinez
Lautaro Martinez has scored in both of Inter's CWC games so far, including against Urawa last time out. Should they go far in the tournament, they will need to rely on the Argentine's goals.
Indeed, Martinez now boasts 24 for the campaign in all competitions, and 31 goal contributions in total factoring in assists. He will no doubt be motivated to add to that tally against a team from his home country.