FIFA Club World Cup: River Plate vs. Monterrey Picks — Mexicans to Upset the Odds in Group E? (Jun 21)

A potentially crucial clash in Group E is set for matchday two, as Mexican club Monterrey and Argentine side River Plate collide.

Both teams will have their sights set on reaching the next stage of the competition, but both will likely be battling for the second spot due to the dominance that Inter Milan is expected to enjoy.

Therefore, the winners of this matchday two clash will likely put themselves in pole position to gain qualification. Find the odds and our FIFA Club World Cup pick here.

River Plate vs. Monterrey Overview

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River Plate vs. Monterrey Head-to-Head Record

Key Stats

• River Plate have a 50% win rate in league matches during the 2025 Primera Division season.
• Monterrey had won two of their last three Liga MX matches before the start of the Club World Cup.

River Plate Team News

Franco Mastantuono is available to play for River Plate this summer, despite completing a move to Real Madrid. Marcelo Gallardo has no injury concerns.

Possible Lineup

F. Armani (GK); F. Bustos, G. Pezzella, L. Martinez, M. Acuna, K. Castano, E. Perez, I. Fernandez, F. Mastantuono, S. Driussi, F. Colidio

Monterrey Team News

Mexican outfit Monterrey will have a fully fit squad available for this must-win matchday two clash with River Plate.

Possible Lineup

E. Andrada (GK); S. Medina, J. Rodriguez, V. Guzman, G. Arteaga, F. Ambriz, R. Chavez, N. Deossa, S. Canales, I. Fimbres, G. Berterame

River Plate vs. Monterrey Picks

This clash presents a difference in styles, and it will be fascinating to see which club gets the upper hand. However, the narrow preference is for the Mexican side, as Monterrey have huge experience in international tournaments when it comes to deploying their counter-attacking style of play.

That could be their blueprint to success on Saturday night.