Prediction: 17 June 2025 Club World Cup River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds

FIFA Club World Cup - River Plate VS Urawa Red Diamonds
Match Time:18-06-2025 03:00 Wednesday (UTC+8)
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Team Analysis
River Plate, hailing from Argentina, has a rich footballing history. In the domestic Primera División this season, their form has been average with 10 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, placing them 10th out of 16 teams. However, in cup competitions, they often raise their game. Their recent performance in the Copa Libertadores has shown their ability to compete at a high level.
Urawa Red Diamonds, representing Japan, have also had a decent run in their domestic J1 League. Their last match against Vissel Kobe ended in a draw, but they have shown resilience and quality throughout the season. In the last 10 games, they have a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
Lineup Analysis
For River Plate, Franco Armani is likely to start in goal. In defense, Fabricio Bustos, Germán Pezzella, Paulo Díaz, and Marcos Acuña are expected to form the backline. In midfield, Matías Krannevitter, Santiago Simón, and Nacho Fernández will look to control the game. Up front, Franco Mastantuono, Miguel Borja, and Facundo Colidio are likely to lead the attack. Mastantuono, in particular, will be eager to make an impact before his move to Real Madrid in August.
Urawa Red Diamonds' starting lineup might see Nishikawa in goal. The defense could consist of Ishihara, Ogiwara, Gustafson, and Boza. In midfield, Holbraten and Kaneko will aim to dictate the tempo, with Yasui, Matsuo, and Savio providing creativity. Watanabe is likely to lead the attack. Yasuke Matsuo, with three goals in 20 appearances, will be a key player for them.
Nowgoal Prediction
Both teams have quality players and the potential to win. However, considering River Plate's experience in international competitions and their home - like atmosphere in the Club World Cup setting, they might have a slight edge.
Prediction: River Plate 2 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds.
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