CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.06.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 03:00 GMT+1
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CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan Preview and Team News 

CF Monterrey Team News

CF Monterrey will start at the tournament in a state of flux, having recently appointed Domènec Torrent as their manager following the dismissal of Martín Demichelis. Torrent, a long-time disciple of Pep Guardiola, is expected to fully implement a possession-based, positional play philosophy. 

This shift comes after a somewhat inconsistent end to their domestic season. Their last competitive match saw them exit the Liga MX quarterfinals after a 1-2 away loss to Toluca and a dramatic 3-2 victory in the first leg at home. 

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Before that, they secured a solid 2-0 win over Pumas UNAM but suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Pachuca, with vulnerability in crucial moments.

The main focus for Torrent will be integrating his positional methods into his new team on the world’s biggest stage.

The talent is undoubtedly there. In midfield, the creative responsibility will fall on the shoulders of former Real Betis playmaker Sergio Canales and the dynamic midfielder Óliver Torres. Their abilities to control the tempo and break lines will be necessary against a strong Inter Milan. 

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The attack carries a significant threat, with the prolific Germán Berterame leading the line. His goal-scoring instincts (he scored 20 goals in 2024-25) will be put to the test against Inter`s defence. 

The experience of Jesús ‘Tecatito’ Corona and the potential X-factor of Lucas Ocampos on the flanks provide different dimensions to their attack. The primary concern regarding defence is veteran leader Sergio Ramos’ fitness.

The World Cup winner missed crucial games at the end of the season with a lingering injury, and his absence would be a colossal blow. Without him, the weight will fall to Héctor Moreno and Víctor Guzmán to organise a backline that has shown it can be breached.

Carlos Salcedo is sidelined.

CF Monterrey predicted lineup vs Inter Milan

CF Monterrey predicted lineup vs Inter Milan (4-2-3-1): Andrada; Medina, Rodriguez, Ramos, Arteaga; Ambriz, Chavez; Torres, Canales, Corona; Berterame

Inter Milan Team News

Inter Milan arrived in the United States with a point to prove and a squad in need of urgent recovery. The end of their 2024-25 season was brutal. After being narrowly beaten to the Scudetto, their dreams of European glory were shattered in the most humiliating fashion: a 5-0 demolition by Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final. 

Afterward, Simone Inzaghi decided to change his job, with club legend Cristian Chivu stepping up from his role with the Primavera squad to take the helm. Chivu, a renowned tactician in his own right, is set to face an immediate challenge in this new role.

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His task is made more daunting by some health concerns, especially in the midfield. The team’s playmaker, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, suffered an injury in the Champions League final and will miss the opening games.

His likely replacement, Piotr Zieliński, then hurt his calf on international duty. This midfield gap is the biggest worry for Inter Milan. It means a huge creative and structural responsibility will be placed on the shoulders of Nicolò Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. It also forces an early debut for a new face, 20-year-old Croatian Petar Sučić, who will be placed in a tricky situation..

The injury woes don’t stop there. Defender Yann Bisseck is also a doubt with a thigh problem. 

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Inter’s form right before the final was strong; they secured comfortable Serie A victories against Como (2-0) and Torino (2-0), and played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Lazio. But the psychological and physical impact of the PSG defeat should not be underestimated. 

Nevertheless, attack, led by the incredible duo of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, remains their biggest strength and will be the primary source of hope for a positive start.

Inter Milan predicted lineup vs CF Monterrey

Inter Milan predicted lineup vs CF Monterrey (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan Prediction 

• Pick: Inter Milan to win
• Odds: 1.53 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: CF Monterrey 1-2 Inter Milan

This is a difficult match to call. 

Inter are, on paper, the superior squad with world-class talent throughout. However, they are also a team in a vulnerable state. 

The negative psychological impact of their recent Champions League final loss, a new manager still adjusting to the role, and a significant injury crisis make them susceptible to an upset.

On the other hand, Monterrey are energised by a new tactical approach and the opportunity to establish their reputation. They have the technical skill in midfield to control the tempo of the game.

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However, the outstanding quality of Inter’s attack cannot be ignored. 

Despite having a makeshift midfield, the partnership of Thuram and Martínez is strong enough to secure victory in any match. They only need one or two moments to change the outcome. 

Monterrey’s defence is not particularly solid, and against attackers of this calibre, any mistake could be fatal. Expect Torrent’s men to have the majority of possession and look comfortable for large spells, even if Inter’s ruthlessness in transition is likely to be the decisive factor.

CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both teams to score
• Odds: 1.81 (22Bet)

While Inter are favoured to win, the team’s problems suggest it won’t be an easy victory.

Monterrey’s possession-based style and attacking intent, coupled with Milan’s potential defensive adjustments under a new coach, make a high-scoring affair unlikely. But goals from both sides seem plausible. 

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Torrent’s men have scored in their last two competitive matches, and Inter’s makeshift midfield could offer them opportunities. 

A more valuable option might be for both teams to find the net. The visitors’ attack is too good to be silenced, while Monterrey have the offensive tools and home-continent advantage to trouble a weakened opponent.

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