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The FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 matches continue into the new week, with Inter Milan facing Fluminense on the final day of June. The Serie A side arrived in the United States fresh from a 5-0 thrashing in the final of the UEFA Champions League last month, brushed aside by an impressive PSG in Germany. It was a painful experience for everyone connected to the Black and Blues, but lifting this trophy would help heal those wounds.
Fluminense performed as expected when advancing from Group F alongside Borussia Dortmund, despite losing pole position in the final match. The Brazilians remain unbeaten this summer following two draws and a win. Can they upset the odds to eliminate their big-name opponents and keep their dreams of glory alive? Read our preview, follow the predictions, and watch the play live on DAZN.
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Inter Milan v Fluminense tips
Inter Milan win @ 4/5 (bet365)
Under 2.5 goals @ 7/10 (bet365)
Inter Milan win to nil @ 7/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Milan fires back to win Group E
Following an embarrassing showing in the Champions League final, a result that forced a manager change at the San Siro, the pressure was on Inter Milan to respond in the US. It looked like it could be a long summer for the fans as the recently appointed Cristian Chivu led his new team to an uninspiring draw with Monterrey in the opening game of Group E. The pair thrashed out a 1-1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with Milan coming back from a goal down. Critics suggested they'd be back in Italy by now, but Inter fired back to rescue top spot in the pool.
Having dropped a couple of points on matchday one, the Milan squad knew improvement was essential, and they took a step in the right direction when beating Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in their second outing. The scoreline suggests a tight match, and that's what it was, with the Japanese team taking an early lead, and Milan needing a 92nd-minute winner. A 2-0 win over a decent River Plate side on Thursday in Seattle showed the Italians were gathering momentum.
The big teams rarely show their best form early, and I'm confident there's more to come from Inter Milan as they progress through the tournament. Back them to win at a fair price.
Tip: Inter Milan win @ 4/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Milan wins the match, you win your bet.
Brazilians enter unbeaten
Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense travels to Charlotte for their first game from the knockout rounds in the United States. Renato Gaucho's team enters with an unbeaten record, having collected five points from a possible nine to finish second in Group F behind German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund. Fluminense opened with a hard-fought draw against Dortmund, before securing their first win at the second time of asking. Following that 0-0 in East Rutherford, the Tricolour hammered Ulsan HD 4-2 at the same venue.
Topping the table heading into the deciding match, Fluminense were nudged out of pole position by the fast-finishing Dortmund who beat Ulsan HD 1-0 on Wednesday, while Fluminense slipped to a 0-0 finish with the Mamelodi Sundowns in a disappointing game for the Brazilians, their fans, and everyone who watched the play from the stadium. It was far from pretty, and a repeat performance here would ensure they're boarding a plane home ASAP.
With Fluminense drawing a blank in two of their three group games, and Inter Milan drawing 1-1 with Monterrey, before beating River Plate 2-0 last time, we're taking under 2.5 goals.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals @ 7/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You want this game to produce fewer than three goals from both teams combined.
Expect a solid win for Inter
Having picked Inter Milan to win this Round of 16 match, and following it with a bet on under 2.5 goals, we combine the picks for a shot at a bigger price. Bet on Inter Milan to win to nil for the second game in a row, and hope the Italians' famous sturdy defence makes the difference in what's sure to be a competitive 90 minutes.
With this bet, you need Inter Milan to win and keep a clean sheet after 90 minutes. Like most pre-match markets, extra time and penalties don't count. You need the Italians to secure their spot in the quarter finals with a bit to spare. Milan kept a clean sheet against River Plate, and it's worth repeating that Fluminense failed to find the net in two of their last three starts. The stats suggest we're looking in the right places, but we need Monday's showdown to follow suit.
If you decide to follow our pick, you'll have your stake riding on two selections, one on Milan to win and another for Fluminense to end another game without a goal
Tip: Inter Milan win to nil @ 7/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Milan wins the match, and Fluminense fail to score, you get the returns.
Inter Milan v Fluminense odds
Inter Milan win @ 3/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.