River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds Predictions

• River Plate have seen BTTS land in six of their last seven
• BTTS has landed in five of Urawa Red Diamonds’ previous six
• Both teams have scored in River’s last four continental matches, and in the Japanese side’s previous three

Mastantuono can mark the beginning of the end

South American sides have always taken the Club World Cup seriously, so expect Argentine giants River Plate to make a strong start when they meet Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle.

River Plate dug their heels in when it came to bringing wonderkid Franco Mastantuono to the tournament, with the midfielder moving to Real Madrid later this summer. He’s their top scorer, including netting in two of their last three Copa Libertadores matches. Back the 17-year-old to continue his rise with a goal on the world stage.

River should be confident of causing problems, as the Japanese side have struggled for clean sheets. Both teams have scored in five of Urawa Red Diamonds’ last six domestic games, while BTTS also landed in their last three AFC Champions League matches.

River Plate have seen both teams score in six of their previous seven, while there were goals for both sides in their previous four Libertadores matches. Both teams to score stands out here, while River are backed to secure a 2-1 victory.