June 25th FIFA Club World Cup - Urawa Red Diamonds VS Monterrey Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Urawa Red Diamonds VS Monterrey
Match Time:26-06-2025 09:00 Thursday (UTC+8)
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Team Reviews
Urawa Red Diamonds
Urawa Red Diamonds, coached by Maciej Skorża, is last in Group E with 0 points, eliminated after a 3-1 loss to River Plate on June 17, 2025, at Lumen Field, Seattle, and a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan on June 21, 2025, also in Seattle. Yusuke Matsuo scored a penalty against River, and Ryoma Watanabe netted against Inter. Their form shows 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last five competitive matches, averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per game. Key players include Watanabe (1 CWC goal) and Matheus Sávio, who leads the team with 4 assists in the 2025 J1 League. Urawa’s strengths are their passionate fanbase and counter-attacking threat (41 chances created by Sávio), but their defense has been porous (5 goals conceded in 2 CWC games), and their attack lacks potency (2 goals from 19 shots). They aim to end their campaign on a high note for pride, having qualified via their 2022 AFC Champions League title.
Monterrey
Monterrey, known as Rayados and coached by Domènec Torrent, is third in Group E with 2 points after 1-1 draws against Inter Milan and River Plate on June 17 and 21, 2025, respectively, at Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena. Lautaro Martínez scored for Inter, and Sergio Ramos headed in against Urawa. Their form includes 2 wins, 3 draws, and no losses in their last five, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded. Key players include Ramos (1 CWC goal) and goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, who made 6 saves against River. Monterrey’s strengths are their defensive resilience (1 goal conceded in 2 games) and unbeaten CWC run, but their attack struggles (1 goal from 2.3 xG). They need a win and a River or Inter loss to advance, per ESPN’s scenarios, having qualified as 2021 CONCACAF Champions Cup winners.
Head-to-Head
Urawa Red Diamonds and Monterrey have no prior competitive meetings, making this Group E match on June 25, 2025, at Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, at 9:00 PM ET (11:00 AM JST, June 26), their first clash. Urawa’s struggles against European and South American sides (0-2, 0 goals in prior CWC formats vs. Milan and Manchester City) contrast with Monterrey’s solid draws against top teams. Posts on X highlight Monterrey’s confidence, with coach Torrent planning an attacking approach.
Prediction: Urawa Red Diamonds 1-2 Monterrey
Urawa, already eliminated, plays for pride, with Watanabe and Sávio likely to test Monterrey’s defense, led by Ramos. Monterrey’s need for a win to keep knockout hopes alive, per ESPN, should drive their intensity, with Andrada’s saves and Ramos’ aerial threat key. Urawa’s defensive issues (5 goals conceded) and low scoring (2 goals) make them vulnerable to Monterrey’s organized setup, despite their own attacking woes. SportyTrader gives Monterrey a 55.9% win chance (-149 odds at DraftKings), predicting a 2-1 scoreline. Both teams’ trends (Urawa: 60% of last 5 over 2.5 goals; Monterrey: 20%) and Group E’s scoring (7 goals in 4 games) suggest a moderate goal count. Referee TBD may issue cards if Urawa’s frustration leads to fouls. The match streams free on DAZN.com, with TNT, UniMás, and TUDN broadcasts. Tickets start at $12 on Vivid Seats.
Monterrey is likely to score through Ramos or Germán Berterame, with Watanabe possibly netting for Urawa. Monterrey’s defensive solidity and must-win scenario should secure a narrow victory, keeping their Round of 16 hopes alive pending the Inter-River result, while Urawa exits with a spirited effort.
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