Inter take on the visitors River Plate in the round 3 match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, June 26th at Lumen Field (Seattle, WA).
Inter begins a new era. The Nerazzurri found themselves without a head coach after winning the Scudetto, as Antonio Conte walked away amid worsening financial conditions at the club. Simone Inzaghi stepped up to the challenge and proved his worth, delivering another Serie A title in 2024 with a massive points gap. The new season, however, turned into a nightmare. While chasing a historic treble, Inter suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinal, then lost the top spot in Serie A to Napoli. The disaster culminated in a crushing 0-5 loss to PSG in the Champions League final. Unsurprisingly, a managerial change followed — Cristian Chivu took charge and began his tenure with a 1-1 draw against Monterrey, where Inter had to come from behind. In their next match, against Urawa Red Diamonds, they trailed for much of the game but managed to mount a comeback, scoring twice late to seal an important win. This comeback showcased some resilience, but the team’s defensive fragility remains a concern heading into the decider.
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River Plate remain one of Argentina’s most iconic clubs. Their 2023 season was a showcase of dominance, as they secured multiple domestic titles, including the Diego Maradona Trophy and the Primera División. But the following year saw a major drop-off — River finished only 5th in the 2024 domestic table. In the current campaign, while they secured a playoff spot in the Apertura, they crashed out early after losing to Platense. Their Copa Libertadores campaign was far more successful, as they lived up to their reputation by progressing from their group convincingly. At the Club World Cup, River started with an expected 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds. However, they struggled against Monterrey, failing to break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw — a result that leaves their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. It’s clear that River struggles when stepping up against sides with stronger defensive structures, something that could hurt them here.
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between these two giants from Europe and South America. The Italians possess greater overall squad quality and depth, and that should make the difference here. Expect Inter to claim the win.
Prediction for the match: Inter to win.
