Urawa Red Diamonds - Monterrey prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 26, 2025
The third round match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Urawa Red Diamonds and Monterrey will take place on June 26 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena (USA). I'm backing a bet on goals in this clash at a solid odds value.
Match preview
Urawa enter the match with zero points after two defeats and have virtually lost their chances of progressing in the tournament. Nevertheless, the team continues to play vibrant football, consistently finding the net and fighting until the final whistle. In recent Club World Cup appearances, the Japanese side have often showcased an open, attacking style, making them a dangerous opponent.
Despite a string of setbacks, Urawa have maintained their ability to create chances and have scored in five of their last six matches at the tournament. This highlights the team's potential to play with freedom and try to please their fans in the final group stage match.
Monterrey have two points and are still in the running for a place in the knockout stages, though their attacking output has been less than impressive. In recent games, the Mexican side have struggled to create clear-cut chances and have rarely threatened the opposition's goal, reflected in their low scoring numbers. The team needs a win and will likely push forward in attack.
Despite their finishing issues, Monterrey have been defensively solid, avoiding defeat in regular time in eight of their last ten tournament matches. This underlines their discipline and readiness to fight for a result until the final whistle.
Probable lineups
- Urawa Red Diamonds: Shusaku Nishikawa – Hirokazu Ishihara, Danilo, Marius Høibråten, Yoichi Naganuma – Takuro Kaneko, Samuel Gustafson, Rema Watanabe, Kaito Yasui, Mateus Savio – Yusuke Matsuo.
- Monterrey: Esteban Andrada – Stefan Medina, Nelson Deossa, Sergio Ramos, Gerardo Arteaga – Lucas Ocampos, Jesus Corona, Erick Aguirre, Sergio Canales, Jorge Rodriguez – German Berterame.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Five of Urawa's last six Club World Cup matches have featured at least three goals.
- Monterrey have avoided defeat in regular time in 8 of their last 10 tournament matches.
- The Mexican side have scored in 12 of their previous 14 Club World Cup games.
Prediction
Expect an open, high-scoring game with both teams pushing forward. Given the stats and the current scenario, the 'Both teams to score' bet at odds of 1.71 looks the most logical and carries strong chances of success.
