Inter Milan vs. River Plate: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Top spot is up for grabs in Group E of the Club World Cup with three sides in the mix to progress to the knockout stage in first place.

Inter Milan and River Plate lock horns in their final group fixture locked together on four points, but Monterrey could still usurp them both as they head into the final round on two points prior to their final match against already-eliminated Urawa Red Diamonds.

Inter have been far from convincing so far and they face a tricky decider against the Argentinian giants who are top of the section only on goal difference ahead of the Italians.

Inter Milan vs. River Plate betting picks and predictions

Inter Milan & under 2.5 goals (+400)

Inter were far from convincing in their last-gasp 2-1 win over Group E stragglers Urawa Red Diamonds and an edgy win over section rivals River Plate could send them through to the knockout stages of the summer extravaganza.

The Italians were saved by a 92nd-minute winner from Valentin Carboni in that win over the Japanese side who will play no further part in the tournament following their final fixture against Monterrey.

And with Monterrey breathing down the necks of the top two in the group, Inter and River Plate could still be eliminated if they fail to win this decider.

River have a long unbeaten run which stretches to 18 matches in all competitions, but they look vulnerable for this fixture as their first-choice midfield trio of Kevin Castano, Enzo Perez and Giuliano Galoppo are all suspended for this critical encounter.

That could swing things in Inter's favour and they look a decent bet to win a match featuring no more than two goals.

Both sides are solid, so a draw looks a lively runner as Inter have lost just one of their last nine matches, while River are yet to concede from open play at this tournament.

Monterrey held each of these sides to a creditable draw and there could be a chance they cancel each out here, as a point may be enough to see them both through, but such is the rejig need in the Argentinian sides' midfield, Inter to edge a cagey scrap looks the best course of action from a betting perspective.

Lautaro Martinez to score at any time (+125)

Lautaro Martinez has scored in both of Inter’s matches at the Club World Cup and he should be backed to get on the scoresheet once again in this final group game at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Martinez has been in a rich vein of form, scoring nine in his last 17 outings in all competitions, and the former Racing Club striker will relish a crack at his Argentinian compatriots.

The 27-year-old was the catalyst for Inter's come-from-behind win over Urawa and he is likely to be on penalty duty for the Italians, to aid the chances of a successful wager.

River Plate -1 card spread (+200)

River Plate will have to take on Inter Milan with a completely new-look midfield due to their indiscipline in the Club World Cup and they look a good bet to dominate the card count in this contest too.

Kevin Castano, Enzo Perez and Giuliano Galoppo are all suspended for this clash in Seattle and the Argentinian side could keep the officials busy as they look to spoil the contest against the Italians to nick at least a point.

River have been shown nine yellow cards across their two matches in this tournament, while Inter have picked up just three in their two outings, and it would be no surprise to see Los Millanarios be shown two more cards than their group rivals in this deciding fixture.

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Inter Milan vs. River Plate odds

Inter Milan	+120
Tie	+200
River Plate	+270

Inter Milan vs. River Plate player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Lautaro Martinez (Inter)	+125
Sebastiano Esposito (Inter)	+175
Francesco Esposito (Inter)	+200
Marcus Thuram (Inter)	+200
Mehdi Taremi (Inter)	+200
Miguel Borja (River Plate)	+200

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