Monterrey vs Inter Milan: Club World Cup Prediction (18.06.2025)

On June 18, 2025, at 08:00 WIB, the first Group F match of the Club World Cup between Monterrey and Inter will take place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, USA. This group also includes River Plate and Urawa. The representatives of Italy’s Serie A, Inter, are considered the favorites in both this match and the group overall. Let’s look at the current form of both teams and provide our match prediction.

Monterrey

Los Rayados finished only seventh in the Mexican league (Clausura) and failed to deliver quality performances in the playoffs. They were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Toluca, even though their opponents played with ten men from the middle of the first half in the second leg. Monterrey’s squad includes several players with European experience, such as Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, and Oliver Torres. However, the team’s main star remains Sergio Ramos, who has recovered from injury. They have also signed Uruguay’s national goalkeeper Santiago Mele.

Monterrey’s chances of beating Inter are slim. However, the Mexican side shouldn’t be written off. They look sharp in attack and are adept at set pieces.

Inter Milan

The Nerazzurri head into the Club World Cup not in the best form. Although they reached the UEFA Champions League final, they were defeated heavily with a 0-5 scoreline. Their strong focus on the UCL cost them the league title and even a place in the Coppa Italia final. As a result, Inter finished the season without any trophies.

The team is currently undergoing a transition. Simone Inzaghi has been replaced by Cristian Chivu as head coach. Whether the new coach will have time to shape the team to his style remains a big question. Another issue is the squad’s age, with many veteran players having endured a demanding season. Some players were also recently involved with their national teams. Therefore, don’t expect much freshness from Inter’s lineup in this match.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between the two teams. Like most other pairings in this tournament, this will be their first encounter on the pitch.

Prediction

In the Monterrey vs Inter match, the prediction leans toward a win for the European side. While Chivu’s squad may lack freshness in some areas, their experience can be a key factor. A blowout is unlikely, but the difference in player quality could be decisive. Therefore, the best option is to bet on Inter to win at odds of 1.58.