Urawa Red Diamonds (0-0-1) and Inter (0-1-0) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. EDT at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Inter is favored at a -525 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (+110o / -145u) goals.
Let's get into my Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Inter prediction.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Inter Odds
| Urawa Red Diamonds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +130 | 3.5 +110o / -145u | +1300 |
| Inter Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -185 | 3.5 +110o / -145u | -525 |
Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Inter Betting Analysis
Inter Milan faces a must-win scenario against Urawa Red Diamonds following their underwhelming 1-1 draw against Monterrey in their opening match.
Despite squandering several promising opportunities and appearing disjointed and fatigued in the second half, the Champions League runners-up remain favorites to top Group E. But, to secure that top spot, Cristian Chivu's side will need to defeat Urawa by a significant margin.
The task will not be straightforward for the Italians, who have arrived in the United States after a grueling season, with a new manager at the helm and several young players to integrate.
In the first half against Monterrey, Inter displayed an inclination to press high and responded well after conceding from a set-piece, equalizing through Lautaro Martínez. However, the second half saw Chivu adjusting the tactical setup, deploying Henrikh Mkhitaryan as a 'number 10' behind the forwards, which left Inter vulnerable at the back.
Facing a more modest opponent, as Urawa has won just two of their last eight matches while conceding seven goals, Inter will aim to control the game's tempo more effectively and be more clinical in front of goal.
Urawa, typically lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, demonstrated resilience in the second half against River Plate. However, they were ultimately undone by defensive lapses, conceding three headed goals that appeared preventable.
