DC United vs Inter Miami Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Washington gears up to host The Herons.

The Audi Field Stadium in Washington is gearing up to host Inter Miami versus DC United in the MLS Eastern Conference fixture.

The home team, led by Swiss gaffer and former Anderlecht manager Rene Weiler, are going through a catastrophic period. They are positioned at the bottom of the table and have managed to clinch just four wins out of 27 games.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, are placed fifth currently, and a win in the next game could take them to the top three. Former Argentine international Javier Mascherano hopes to see top players like Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets step up and find their names on the scoresheet.

Kick-off:

• Location: Washington, USA
• Stadium: Audi Field
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 5:00 a.m. IST /11:30 a.m. GMT [August 23: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Christian Benteke (DC United)

The Belgian striker has previously donned jerseys of teams like Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Genk before plying his trade with DC United. At a time when DC United are going through a difficult period, Benteke will need to unleash his beast to pull out an upset.

Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami)

The Argentine winger from Mina Clavero has previously played for clubs like Celta Vigo and Godoy Cruz before being loaned to the Herons. A product of the Instituto football academy in Argentina, Allende has been a towering presence in the midfield for his new team.

Match Facts

• Inter Miami are positioned fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference table.
• DC United are positioned at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference table.
• The match will be played at Audi Field in Washington.

DC United vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win
• Luis Suarez to score
• DC United 0-2 Inter Miami

Injury and Team News

DC United will be without the services of Lukas MacNaughton as he is injured. There’s a new midfielder in town – Caden Clark. We might see Clark mark his debut here.

Bolstering our midfield 💥 @TheEventsDCD.C. United acquires Caden Clark from CF Montreal in exchange for $700,000.📖 Read More: https://t.co/96MEJZf6P4 pic.twitter.com/anS6jiSmjg

— D.C. United (@dcunited) August 21, 2025

Inter Miami will be without the services of Lionel Messi as he is injured.

Also read: Is Lionel Messi injured again? Inter Miami assistant manager shares update

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 09

DC United won: 04

Inter Miami won: 03

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineups

DC United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kim (GK); Herrera, Bartlett, Rowles, Schnegg; Kijima, Hopkins, Enow, Leal; Benteke, Pirani

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Lujan, Falcon, Alba; Cremaschi, Busquets; Allende, Segovia, Picault; Suarez

Match Prediction

Inter Miami have a golden chance to make it to the top three. Looking at the current form, we expect them to clinch an easy win over the hosts DC United.

Prediction: DC United 0-2 Inter Miami

Telecast Details

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