River Plate collide with Monterrey at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Group E of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, 22 June. Read our Club World Cup predictions for the clash below.
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River Plate vs Monterrey prediction: Look to the BTTS markets for success
Key Stats
- Monterrey avoided defeat in ten of their last 14 assignments in all competitions
- River Plate conceded exactly one goal in each of their last three games.
- Marcos Acuna has been booked four times in his last nine appearances for River Plate.
- Mexican side Monterrey impressed in their 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on matchday one.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 1-1 Monterrey
River Plate and Monterrey drew 1-1 when they last met in a friendly encounter in January 2024 – that stalemate was a while ago, though a similar outcome between two well-matched sides looks possible here.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Monterrey are dangerous underdogs
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
River Plate outclassed Urawa Reds 3-1 in their first Group E fixture and the Argentinean giants have been given a 47.6% chance of securing a second win on the spin on Sunday.
Monterrey upset the odds to earn a well-deserved 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in their first Club World Cup tussle and the Mexicans offer plenty of value in the match result market here at 12/5. View our free football tips page for more Club World Cup predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Previous encounters have been friendlies
River Plate and Monterrey have met twice before, though both previous encounters were friendly fixtures.
Club Friendly List 18/01/24
River Plate
Monterrey
America Friendlies 11/01/23
Monterrey
River Plate
River Plate preview: River could be unchanged
Head Coach Marcelo Gallardo deployed his troops in a 4-3-3 formation on matchday one against Urawa Reds. River converted three of the four big chances they created in their 3-1 win over the Japanese outfit and they will hope to be just as clinical on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Montiel, Pezzella, Quarta, Acuna, Fernandez, Perez, Castano, Mastantuono, Colidio, Driussi
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
Monterrey preview: Back three likely for Mexicans
Despite being written off before kick-off, Monterrey were able to mix it with Italian giants Inter Milan in their Club World Cup opener. Their 3-5-2 formation worked well against Inter, so expect a similar shape against River Plate.
Predicted lineup: Andrada (GK), Medina, Ramos, Guzman, Chavez, Canales, Rodriguez, Torres, Arteaga, Ocampos, Berterame
Mexico Liga MX 11/05/25
L
Toluca
2
Monterrey
1
Mexico Liga MX 08/05/25
W
Toluca
2
Monterrey
3
Mexico Liga MX 05/05/25
W
Unam Pumas
0
Monterrey
2
Mexico Liga MX 28/04/25
L
Pachuca
2
Monterrey
1
Mexico Liga MX 21/04/25
W
Leon
0
Monterrey
2
Player to watch – Sergio Ramos
Unsurprisingly, Sergio Ramos took centre stage for Monterrey in their Mexicans’ 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday. The Spanish veteran made his presence felt at both ends of the pitch against the Nerazzurri and the 39-year-old should be just as heavily involved against River Plate
Ramos certain to be in the thick of the action
The defender’s performance against Inter was a stereotypical Ramos display. The centre-back scored the opening goal with his head from a corner and ruffled plenty of feathers with his famed combative style. Expect more of the same from Ramos against River Plate.