Match Details
Fixture: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Group E, Matchday 3
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Kickoff Time: 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM GMT (June 26)
Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Broadcast: DAZN (Free), CBS Sports, FIFA+
Match Context & Stakes
Monterrey enter the final group-stage match with 2 points after back-to-back draws against Inter Milan (1–1) and River Plate (0–0). A win is essential for the Mexican side to have any chance of advancing to the Round of 16, depending on the result of Inter vs. River Plate. Urawa Reds, meanwhile, have been eliminated after two losses—3–1 to River Plate and 2–1 to Inter Milan. Despite their exit, the J1 League side will aim to finish strong and restore pride with a positive result.
🇯🇵 Urawa Red Diamonds – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
1–3 vs River Plate
1–2 vs Inter Milan
Key Players
Ryoma Watanabe: Scored in both matches; leads the team in shots and xG
Matheus Sávio: Creative midfielder with flair and vision
Shusaku Nishikawa (GK): Veteran presence between the posts
Samuel Gustafson: Swedish midfielder anchoring the double pivot
Tactical Notes
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Strengths: Quick transitions, wide play through Kaneko and Watanabe
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses and low possession (just 19.6% vs Inter)
🇲🇽 Monterrey – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
1–1 vs Inter Milan
0–0 vs River Plate
Key Players
Sergio Ramos: Veteran center-back and vocal leader
Sergio Canales: Midfield maestro with set-piece quality
Lucas Ocampos: Winger with pace and dribbling threat
Germán Berterame: Physical striker with aerial presence
Suspensions
Jorge Rodríguez: Out due to yellow card accumulation
Tactical Notes
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Strengths: Defensive structure, experience, and midfield control
Weaknesses: Lack of goals (1 in 2 matches), over-reliance on Canales for creativity
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Stat | Urawa Reds | Monterrey |
| Group E Points | 0 | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 5 | 1 |
| Last 5 Matches (All Comps) | 1W–1D–3L | 2W–2D–1L |
| First-Ever Meeting | ✅ | ✅ |
Urawa have scored in both group matches despite averaging under 30% possession. Monterrey are unbeaten but must win to stay alive.
Expect Monterrey to push forward aggressively, knowing only a win will do. Urawa’s counterattacking threat could trouble them, but the Mexican side’s experience and midfield control should see them through.
How to Watch Urawa Reds vs Monterrey – June 25, 2025
TV Channels: CBS Sports, TUDN, TV Azteca
Streaming: DAZN – Free Live Stream, FIFA+, CBS Sports App
Kickoff: 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM GMT (June 26)
MATCH ODDS
Urawa Reds + 360 Draw + 285 Monterrey – 135
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
