Inter Milan vs Fluminense Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16

The Nerazzurri will take on Tricolor at the Round of 16 in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Inter Milan somehow ended up at the top of the table in Group E, as they beat River Plate by 2-0 in a very exciting and intense encounter. It could be another tense fixture when they lock horns against Fluminense in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday.

This will be the first time these two sides will face each other in a competitive fixture. Inter are in fine form. Even though they did struggle a bit in the group stage, they were still able to get seven points from three games in the group stage.

Quality-wise, Inter are a much better team, but facing a South American team will be a big headache for the Italian giants. They will have to be at their best to win this fixture.

On the other hand, Fluminense ended their group stage with five points on the table. They were able to win one and two draws in Group F. They played some good games and looked very balanced as a team.

But facing Inter will be a big challenge. There will be no room for mistakes for the Brazilian side, as Inter are very well known for their counterattacks. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: North Carolina, USA
• Stadium: Bank of America
• Date: Tuesday, 1 July
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Referee: Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros
• VAR: In Use

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— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) June 28, 2025

Form

Inter Milan (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-W

Fluminense (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

The Argentine is a key to Inter Milan’s attack. He leads the team and can adjust himself to different game plans. Whether he plays with another striker or alone, he is great at holding the ball and linking with his teammates.

Martinez also works hard off the ball; his coaches always appreciate his work ethic on the pitch. He can change the game in many ways; one of his best skills is his great sense of positioning. This helps him in reading the game and make smart runs to get away from defenders.

He is always calm on the ball and can hold up the play very well despite being short in stature. This season, he has played 49 games in which he scored 22 goals and provided three assists.

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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) June 28, 2025

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

He has improved his defensive side of his game, throwing his body into challenges and sliding across to win crucial interceptions. He is now a proper midfielder who works his socks off and gives his best for the team. Martinelli’s style of play is just like a typical South American player’s style.

He is someone who can also initiate the team’s attack and can make the difference on the field. Martinelli is a complete package and is someone who can create a lot of trouble for Inter in the Round of 16 match. This season, he has played 26 matches in which he scored two goals and got three yellow cards.

Match Facts

• This is the first encounter between Italian and Brazilian teams at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
• Inter have lost just one of their last ten matches in all competitions
• Fluminense have kept four clean sheets in their last five competitive games.

Inter Milan vs Fluminense: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Inter Milan to win this fixture – 8/11 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Benjamin Pavard, Hakan Calhanoglu are both injured for Inter. Marcus Thuram is still not fully fit to play in the upcoming fixture.

Yosimar Soteldo is injured for the Brazilian side. The rest of the squad is fit to play against Inter.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time both teams lock horns in a competitive fixture

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Sommer (GK); Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Esposito

Fluminense Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Fabio (GK); Xavier, Oliveira, Freytes, Rene; Hercules, Martinelli; Arias, Nonato, Canobbio; Cano

Match Prediction

Inter Milan are in fine form. Under the new head coach, they are playing some good football and are clear favourites to win this upcoming fixture. Even though Fluminense is not an easy team to beat, Inter will somehow win this fixture and go into the next knockout stage.

Prediction: Inter Milan 3-1 Fluminense

Telecast

Fans from all over the world can watch the live streaming of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game for free on the DAZN app and website.

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