FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Herons secured an easy win when these teams last met.

FC Cincinnati are ready to host Inter Miami CF in the round 23 match of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two Eastern Conference teams will take place at the TQL Stadium.

FC Cincinnati will be at home for their upcoming fixture, which is going to be a big advantage for them. FC Cincy have been doing well this season. They are placed second on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. But as they take on the Herons next, they might be feeling some pressure.

Inter Miami CF have been in flying form in their last few Major League Soccer fixtures. Javier Mascherano-led side are coming in after defeating the dominating Nashville SC in their last league game. Lionel Messi and company, with this pace, can easily get to the top of the points table.

They do have a decent number of games in hand.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• Stadium: TQL Stadium
• Date: Thursday, July 17
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST (Wednesday, July 16: 23:30 GMT/ 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

FC Cincinnati: W-W-W-W-L

Inter Miami: D-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Evander (FC Cincinnati)

Despite scoring a goal in his last league game for FC Cincinnati, Evander was unable to lead them to a win. The 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder is in great form. He has 21 goal involvements in 20 Major League Soccer games this season.

Evander will be looking to step up if FC Cincy want to stand a chance against the Herons.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi is on a positive run of form. The 38-year-old Argentine great has scored three braces in the last three MLS matches for Inter Miami. In 16 league games, he has scored 16 goals and has 10 assists, making him one of the most consistent players on the team.

Messi is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Segundo gol de la noche para el capitán ⚽⚽✨ pic.twitter.com/YETZiKgSra

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 13, 2025

Match Facts

• Inter Miami are on a three-match winning run.
• FC Cincinnati have won four of their last five matches.
• The Herons haven’t been able to maintain a clean sheet in their last six attempts.

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @19/10 Unibet
• Lionel Messi to score @9/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @7/10 BetVictor

Injury and Team News

FC Cincinnati will be without the services of Nick Hagglund, Yuya Kubo and a couple of other squad members as they are injured.

David Ruiz, Ian Fray, Noah Allen and four other Inter Miami players are injured, hence keeping them out of play.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

FC Cincinnati won: 4

Inter Miami won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Celentano (GK); Robinson, Miazga, Engel; Yedlin, Anunga, Evander, Bucha, Orellano; Kamara, Denkey

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Falcón, Martínez, Alba; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez

Match Prediction

Both of these sides have been in positive form and are going to produce an intense contest. Inter Miami are likely to come out on top with a win against FC Cincinnati in their upcoming MLS 2025 fixture.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-2 Inter Miami

Telecast Details

Fans from all over the world can view the MLS 2025 game’s live streaming on Apple TV, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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