Urawa vs Monterrey: Club World Cup Prediction (26.06.2025)

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 08:00 WIB, Urawa Red Diamonds and Monterrey will face off at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena in the final third-round match of Group E in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The Japanese side has lost its first two matches and no longer has a chance to reach the playoffs. The Mexican club has drawn both of its games and will qualify for the next round if they win this match by at least two goals.

This Urawa vs Monterrey prediction takes into account the strong motivation of the Mexican club, which is also seen as the clear favorite by bookmakers. Betting odds are 4.65 for a Urawa win, 4.00 for a draw, and 1.76 for a Monterrey victory. Analysts expect average scoring for this match: over 2.5 total goals is priced at 1.81, and both teams to score is at 1.77.

Urawa

The total transfer value of Maciej Skorża’s squad is lower than that of some individual stars from Inter Milan, who they played in the previous round. However, Urawa managed to hold the lead until the 78th minute. The Japanese side openly admits that they are clearly outclassed by their opponents and fully concede control of the match.

Against Inter, possession statistics were heavily one-sided: Urawa had just 18% to Inter’s 82%. While their determination and commitment in defense are admirable, Urawa has not deserved even a draw in either the match against River Plate or against Inter.

Monterrey

Interestingly, Domènec Torrent’s side also played ultra-defensive football in their matches against Inter and River Plate. The stats speak for themselves: against Inter, possession was 38% to 62%, shots 11 to 15, on target 1 to 2, corners 4 to 6. Against River Plate: shots 3 to 18, on target 2 to 6, corners 2 to 9.

In the first match, 39-year-old center-back Sergio Ramos was named best player for Monterrey and the match overall, while in the second, goalkeeper Esteban Andrada stood out. The only question now is whether the team will be fresh enough for this third match, given the number of veteran players in the squad.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

These teams will be meeting for the first time.

Prediction

Urawa showed great effort and sacrifice in their first two matches, but not much more. Monterrey clearly has more quality across their lineup. Therefore, we’re backing a Monterrey win at odds of 1.76.