Inter Milan is set to face Fluminense at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. Both teams completed their group stage without a loss, with Inter securing two victories, while Fluzão notched up one win.
The Nerazzurri started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Monterrey but rebounded strongly, winning their next two matches. In the final group-stage match, they triumphed over River Plate with a scoreline of 2-0, as Francesco Pio Esposito netted his inaugural goal for the club in the 72nd minute, followed by Alessandro Bastoni, who added a second goal during stoppage time.
On the other hand, Tricolor wrapped up their group-stage journey with a goalless stalemate against Mamelodi Sundowns. Remarkably, all four Brazilian teams managed to progress past the group stage.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This matchup marks the first competitive encounter between the two teams. They previously met in 1961 at San Siro, where the match concluded in a 1-1 draw.
- Inter’s last competitive clash against a Brazilian side was in the 1969 Intercontinental Cup, where they faced a 1-0 defeat.
- Fluzão boasts an undefeated track record against Italian teams, winning 10 out of 14 matches. Their last encounter with an Italian Serie A team was in 1989, when they defeated Napoli 1-0.
- Inter remains unbeaten across five Club World Cup matches, claiming four victories and achieving three clean sheets.
- Tricolor has not lost in their last nine matches across all competitions, earning six wins and managing four clean sheets in their previous five outings.
- Fluzão has triumphed in two of their five Club World Cup matches.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense Prediction
The Nerazzurri have recorded just one loss in their last ten matches across all competitions, which occurred in the UEFA Champions League final in May. With two recent wins scoring two goals each, they aim to maintain this momentum. Notably, they’ve conceded only one goal in each of their two group stage fixtures.
Fluzão remains unbeaten in all competitions since early May, managing to score 14 goals in their last seven games while allowing a mere four goals. Interestingly, they’ve struggled to find the net in three of their five Club World Cup matches, yet they have kept three clean sheets.
Thiago Silva, who did not play against Sundowns, is expected to return to the starting lineup, while Yeferson Soteldo has returned to full training and will undergo a late fitness assessment.
Given Inter’s consistent performance in the Club World Cup and their strong international competition history, a narrow victory for them is anticipated.
Inter may come out on top against Fluminense in the end, but their recent performances reveal they take time to settle into the game. So far in this year’s Club World Cup, Inter has not managed to lead at half-time, with the results showing 2 draws and 1 loss.
Fluminense shares a similar story. They, too, have not been able to grab a half-time lead in this tournament, recording 1 loss and 2 draws.
Both teams have shown resilience, coming back from first-half deficits to win their matches, with Inter being the only one to turn a half-time draw into a complete victory.
This tendency is visible in their domestic form as well; 42% of Inter’s Serie A matches have seen them level at half-time. Fluminense’s stats are close, registering half-time draws in 45% of their league games, hinting that a similar scenario could unfold on Monday night.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense Prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 Fluminense
Inter Milan vs Fluminense Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Inter Milan to win
- Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
- Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Best bets for Inter Milan vs Fluminense
- 1×2 – Inter Milan to win at odds of 1.72 on Stake
- BTTS – Yes at odds of 1.96 on Stake
- Half-time/full-time result – Draw/Inter Milan at odds of 4.70 on Stake
Inter Milan should win 2-1 against Fluminense.
