Italian heavyweights Inter will take on Fluminense on Monday in one of the most significant matches of the Club World Cup round of 16. The Nerazzurri secured their place in the knockout stages with a decisive 2-0 victory over River Plate, thanks to goals by Italian prodigies Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni. Under the management of Cristian Chivu, the team is set to face Fluminense and potentially reunite with their former coach Simone Inzaghi if Al-Hilal eliminates Manchester City in the subsequent round.
How to Watch Inter vs. Fluminense, Odds
- Date: Monday, June 30
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: Inter -145; Draw +240; Fluminense +430
Possible Lineups
- Inter XI: Sommer; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez.
- Fluminense XI: Fabio; Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Hercules, Martinelli; Arias, Nonato, Canobbio; Everaldo.
Player to Watch
Lautaro Martinez, Inter – The Inter captain could be the standout player in this matchup, having already netted two goals in the tournament’s opening three games.
Despite not scoring in the important fixture against River Plate, he aims to guide his team into the quarterfinals without the contribution of Italian talent Esposito, who is nursing a minor injury, and with the future of French striker Marcus Thuram also uncertain due to recovery from injury.
Storyline to Watch
Will the match go on as planned? Concerns loom over potential weather disruptions in Charlotte, as storms may threaten the match’s schedule. On Saturday, severe weather affected a round of 16 clash involving Chelsea and Benfica, leading to a lengthy delay due to lightning. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca remarked post-match, “I think it’s a joke, to be honest. It’s not football. It’s something entirely different. I understand security reasons, but when multiple games are suspended, it raises questions about the competition’s location.”
Prediction
Inter is favored to secure a win against Fluminense on Monday, despite facing injury concerns, but expect a close contest. Pick: Inter 2, Fluminense 1.
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