Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan will have their fate in the competition in their own hands when they face Japanese J1 League club Urawa Reds on Match day 2. Following Inter Milan’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Mexican club Monterrey, the Chivu side will need an outright win to stay in the competition when they face Japanese club FC Urawa Reds on 21-06-2025 at 8 pm at the Lumen Field.
Inter Milan vs FC Urawa Reds Match Preview
Yet to record a point in the FIFA Club World Cup, 2025 UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan will be under pressure when they face Japanese club FC Urawa Reds on Matchday 2, as anything less than a win will mean an early exit for the team.
Japanese J1 League campaigners FC Urawa Reds, who suffered a 3-1 defeat to River Plate in their Matchday 1 Group E fixture, will face a litmus test on Matchday 2 when they meet Italian Serie A club Inter Milan, who are in dire need of every available point.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Inter Milan and FC Urawa Reds in any competition, including friendlies.
Recent Form: Inter Milan
Prior to the team’s scandalous 5-0 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League final, Inter Milan enjoyed a decent run of form in the domestic league, ending their last three league games with two wins and a draw, narrowly losing the Scudetto to Napoli.
Recent Form: FC Urawa Reds
The Japanese J1 League club has failed to be consistent in their last four league games before the FIFA Club World Cup—a form that seems to have carried into their campaign in Group E.
Player to Watch: Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
The French striker, who enjoyed a standout season in the Italian domestic league, is one player in the Inter Milan camp who can turn the tide for the team with his eye for goal.
Yusuke Matsuo (FC Urawa Reds)
Matsuo, who scored the team’s only goal in their 3-1 defeat to River Plate on Matchday 1, will be key again with his ability to find space and score goals.
Best Betting Odds (via 1xBet)
- Inter Milan to win – 1.21
- Both Teams to Score (Yes) – 2.15
- Over 2.5 goals – 1.48
