Inter made it through to the knock-out stage unbeaten, but Fluminense will be a different type of challenge in this highly anticipated Round of 16 clash at the Club World Cup.
My Inter Milan vs. Fluminense prediction and FIFA Club World Cup free picks explain why the Brazilian side is set up for success on Monday, June 30.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense picks and predictions
My Inter Milan vs Fluminense best bet: Fluminense to qualify (+220 at Betano)
Inter are still grieving following their Champions League final upset vs. PSG at the beginning of June.
The 5-0 defeat in Munich is still intensely talked about in the media and inside Inter's locker room. Highly popular manager Simone Inzaghi, who was in charge when Inter lost 5-0 to PSG a month ago, is also at the Club World Cup, but with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.
Sitting on Inter's bench is Cristian Chivu, a manager who was appointed just before the CWC after saving Parma from relegation. His experience at the senior level consists of just 13 games. There are questions left unanswered regarding the squad structure, but there's time for Inter to answer them once they return to Italy following the conclusion of the Club World Cup.
This competition serves as a major challenge for Chivu and also as an initial evaluation from the hierarchy, the media, and the fans. And the match against Fluminense will be a first in Inter's history too. The Nerazzurri have never faced a Brazilian team in a FIFA competition. This will also be Fluminense’s first encounter against a club from Italy. Both Inter and Fluminense are unbeaten in the tournament thus far.
Fluminense are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. They won six times, also drawing on another three occasions. From their last five official outings, four were clean sheets.
I see a potential surprise qualification for Fluminense here. It's not just recent form, but the entire context at Inter is not the best, and young Chivu is surely finding it hard to slide through so many changing variables just three weeks into his biggest job yet. You could also consider a bet on a draw at either half time or full time, for which Betano pays -133. Have a look at Fluminense winning on penalties too: it pays +1,075.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense same-game parlay (SGP)
Fluminense to qualify
Fluminense Over 3.5 shots on target
Over 3.5 cards
In the Brazilian Serie A, Fluminense averages just over four shots on target per match. In the 0-0 draw vs. Dortmund, their most difficult game at this Club World Cup, they sent five shots on target. Then, they sent eight shots on target vs Ulsan, in a convincing 4-2 win, only to finish the group stage without any valid attempt in front of the South African side Mamelodi. None of the five shots they've sent troubled the Mamelodi goalkeeper.
Fluminense is never one to back down from a challenge, and their attacking quality should be visible when they play Inter.
Inter averages 2.3 bookings at the Club World Cup, while Fluminense averages 2.1. It should be a tense and evenly contested match, so I expect many contacts. That could easily lead to bookings.
Inter Milan vs Fluminense odds
| Inter Milan | Fluminense | |
|---|---|---|
| -139 | Moneyline | +420 |
| +250 | Draw | +250 |
| Over 2.5 (+118) | Total | Under 2.5 (-143) |
Odds courtesy of Betano.
How to watch Inter Milan vs Fluminense
| Location | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| Date | Sunday, 6-29-2025 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | DAZN |
| Weather | Chance of rain. |
Inter Milan vs Fluminense key injuries
Inter Milan: Pavard CB (Out), Calhanoglu CM (Out), Thuram ST (Out), Taremi ST (Out).
Fluminense: Yeferson Soteldo FW (Out).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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