River Plate vs Monterrey Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Rayados were held to a draw in their opening CWC 2025 game.
River Plate are all set to battle Monterrey on matchday 8 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage fixture. The Rose Bowl Stadium is ready to witness the interesting contest between the two teams.
The Argentine Primera Division side River Plate will be coming in confident of their second group stage fixture of the mega competition, as they secured an easy 3-1 win against Urawa Red Diamonds. It was a complete performance by River Plate, and they will now be looking to stay in the top spot of Group E.
Monterrey came up with a good overall performance and held the Italian giants Inter Milan to a draw. They will be looking to have better control of the ball this time around, which might even help them secure a win here. It is not going to be an easy contest for Rayados, but they will be looking to give their all if they want to stay alive in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Kick-off:
- Location: Pasadena, California, USA
- Stadium: Rose Bowl Stadium
- Date: Sunday, June 22
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 IST/ 01:00 GMT [Saturday, June 21: 21:00 ET/ 18:00 PT]
- Referee: Slavko Vincic
- VAR: In use
Form:
River Plate: W-W-D-D-W
Monterrey: L-W-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Facundo Colidio (River Plate)
Facundo Colidio was one of the goal scorers for River Plate in their 3-1 win against Urawa Reds. He came up with a goal to give his side an early lead in the game. Colidio will have to come up with another good performance so that he can help his side in the final third in their upcoming fixture.
Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)
At 39 years of age, Sergio Ramos continues to deliver. The Spanish defender scored a crucial equaliser against Inter Milan and also defended well. He is going to play an important role while being on the field for Monterrey.
Ramos was active all over the field and is surely going to be a problem for the opponents.
Match Facts
- Monterrey have not secured a win in any of their last two matches.
- River Plate are on a five-match unbeaten run.
- Rayados are yet to win a match against River Plate.
River Plate vs CF Monterrey: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw @12/5 bet365
- Franco Mastantuono to score @8/1 Skybet
- Goals under 2.5 @7/10 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Sebastian Driussi is injured and will not be in action for River Plate.
Monterrey will be without the services of Carlos Salcedo as he is injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 2
River Plate won: 1
Monterrey won: 0
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
River Plate predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Armani (GK); Montiel, Pezzella, Quarta, Acuna; Fernandez, Perez, Castano; Mastantuono, Borja, Colidio
Monterrey predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Andrada (GK); Medina, Ramos, Guzman; Chavez, Canales, Rodriguez, Torres, Arteaga; Ocampos, Berterame
Match Prediction
Even though Rayados have not started their campaign as they desired, they will be looking for a win now. We predict the River Plate vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2025 clash is likely to end in a draw.
Prediction: River Plate 1-1 Monterrey
Telecast Details
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