We have an Inter v River Plate prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of a Group E decider at the Club World Cup.
Inter are unbeaten in the competition with four points from their opening two games, with a goal difference of +1.
River Plate’s start has been almost identical, also with four points and a goal difference of +2.
How To Watch Inter v River Plate
When is Inter v River Plate?
Inter v River Plate will take place on Thursday at 2 am.
TV Channel
DAZN
Where is Inter v River Plate Being Played?
Lumen Field
Inter v River Plate Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Inter | EVS | 50% |
River Plate | 12/5 | 29.4% |
Draw | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Inter are favourites with odds of 20/21 per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.
Inter to win - EVS
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
River Plate are currently priced as 13/5 outsiders to win, while the draw is seen as a 9/4 shot.
River Plate to win - 13/5
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Handicap Betting
Inter: -1 @ 11/4
River Plate +1 @ 3/4
Handicap Draw -1 @ 13/5
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Inter’s Form
It’s been a frustrating 24/25 season for Inter, ending it trophyless despite, for large parts of it, competing on all fronts. In Serie A they failed to defend their title from the previous season losing out to Napoli by a sole point, getting knocked out of the Coppa Italia at the semi stage by Milan, losing the Supercoppa Italiana to Milan 2-3 and finally getting thrashed 5-0 against PSG in the Champions League Final.
Considering the strength of this Inter squad relative to the amount they’ve paid when compared to other members of the “European Elite”, it’s hard to argue that there isn’t a real Moneyball feel to their team. With players like Bastoni, Barella and Martinez through their spine, they’re a match to any side when on their day.
Cristian Chivu is the new man at the helm following his appointment on the 6th of June. It’s still early days in his tenure, though at 39, his only other first-team experience was a brief stint as Interim Coach at Parma.
Inter’s Last Five Results
Inter 2-1 Urawa Reds | June 21st | Win
Monterrey 1-1 Inter | June 18th | Win
PSG 5-0 Inter | May 31st | Loss
Como 0-2 Inter | May 23rd | Win
Inter 2-2 Lazio | May 18th | Draw
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
River Plate’s Form
River Plate are the most successful side in the Argentine Primera Division history, though in 2024 they performed poorly, finishing 6th in their Domestic Division. The highlight was a Copa de la Liga quarter-final and a Copa Libertadores semi-final. This season they’re going stronger, currently 4th in their league and 2nd, though they were knocked out of the Torneo Apertura in the quarterfinals.
Their squad is loaded with talent and can’t be underestimated. Former Sevilla RB Montiel is still in his prime at 28, former West Ham midfielder Lanzini can be a joy to watch, and attacker Colidio will already be known to Inter, given the fact that he has already spent time on their books.
Their current coach is Marcelo Gallardo, is in his second spell at the club since 2024, having previously managed the club from 2014-2022. River Plate's style is attacking and possession-based, using fluid passing and dynamic wing play in a 4-3-3 formation. They blend creativity with pressing intensity, rooted in Argentine football's "la nuestra"
River Plate’s Last Five Results
River Plate 0-0 Monterrey | June 22nd | Draw
River Plate 3-the1 Urawa Reds | June 17th | Win
River Plate 1-1 Universitario | May 28th | Win
River Plate 1-1 Platense | May 21st | Draw
River Plate 6-2 Independiente del Valle | May 16th | Win
3 Wins, and 2 Draws
Inter v River Plate Predicted Lineups
Inter Predicted Starting XI (3-5-2)
GK: Sommer.
RCB: De Vrij, CB: Acerbi, LCB: Bastoni
RM: Dumfries, RCM; Barella, CM: Calhanoglu, LCM: Mkhitaryan, LM: Dimarco
CF: Epositio, CF: Martinez
River Plate’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Armani.
RB: Montiel, CB: Martinez, CB: Quarta, LB: Diaz
CM: Acuna, CM: Fernandez, CM: Kranevitter
RW: Mastantuono, CF: Colido, LW: Meza
Inter v River Plate Head-To-Head Results & Stats
This will be the first meeting between the teams.
Key Players To Watch
Lautaro Martinez -Inter
The Argentinian Striker and Inter Captain is one of the most underrated players in European Football. The truth is he’s so much more than a goalscorer; his relentless work ethic, aggressive pressing, link-up play and knack for scoring important goals mean he’s integral to the club.
His tally for the season is 24 goals and 7 assists across 51 matches in all competitions, including 2 in 2 Cub World Cup Games. he is 9/2 to score in this game first and 6/4 to score any time in the game.
Martinez first goal - 9/2
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Facundo Colidio – River Plate
The man to watch for River Plate, Argentinian Underage International Facundo Colido (25), was actually on the books of Inter from 2018-2023, having signed from River Plate, though he failed to make a senior appearance for the club. Facundo is a real physical presence and will lead the strength and strong link-up play.
This season he has 7 Goals and 1 Assist in 24 Games, a goal contribution every 0.43 90 minutes. He has 1 Goal from his 2 Club World Cup appearances, and he is 7/1 to score first and 5/2 to score anytime.
Colido anytime goal - 5/2
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Inter v River Plate Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Inter 2-0 River Plate
Inter have continually hit the crossbar this season, and this is their final chance to win any sort of trophy.
River Plate can’t be underestimated, with many of their players having a strong European pedigree.
I think Inter will win this game, but I’m not expecting many goals.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Total Goals – 20/21
Under 2.5 Total Goals - 4/5
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
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