FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS Cup 2025 playoffs Eastern Conference semi-finals

Both teams eye their first-ever MLS Cup finals.

TQL Stadium in Ohio is gearing up to host the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals fixture between the home team, FC Cincinnati, and Inter Miami.

Cincinnati finished second in the MLS Eastern Conference League points table. They are coming after two wins over the Columbus Crew in the best-of-three playoffs. They are led by American gaffer Pat Noonan, who has previously played in MLS for teams like Columbus Crew, LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids.

Inter Miami have a golden opportunity to make it to their first-ever MLS Cup finals by getting the better of FC Cincinnati. They are in red-hot form and are coming after a landslide 4-0 win over Nashville FC in the last fixture of the playoffs.

3️⃣ days to go ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/1W2qTo7v0S

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 20, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Ohio, USA
• Stadium: TQL Stadium
• Date: Monday, November 24
• Kick-off Time: 3:30 am IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Evander (Cincinnati)

The Brazilian midfielder has played for Midtjylland and Portland Timbers before making a move to FC Cincinnati. He has even represented the Brazil U-17 team previously. He will be keen to play an impactful role in Cincinnati’s next game against Miami and propel them into the finals.

In 35 games, he has scored 18 goals and given 13 assists.

Maximiliano Falcon (Miami)

The Uruguayan defender made a move to Inter Miami from Colo Colo this season. Cincinnati are in red-hot form, and Falcon will be tasked with the responsibility to shield the Miami defence and clinch a vital clean sheet in the next game against Cincinnati.

Match Facts

• The last game between these two sides ended in a goalless draw.
• Miami are coming after a 4-0 win over Nashville.
• Cincinnati won the last game 2-1 against Columbus.

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Cincinnati to win the game.
• Lionel Messi to score first.
• FC Cincinnati 1-2 Inter Miami

Injury and Team News

Cincinnati will miss Matt Miazga for the next game.

Miami will miss out on the services of Ryan Sailor and David Ruiz.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Cincinnati won: 5

Miami won: 6

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineups

Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Celentano (GK); Hagglund, Robinson, Hadebe; Echenique, Bucha, Evander, Gidi, Engel; Brenner, Denkey

Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rios (GK); Fray, Allen, Falcon, Alba; Alende, De Paul, Busquets, Rodriguez; Messi, Silvetti

Match Prediction

Many will be rooting for Lionel Messi’s Miami to make it to their first MLS Cup finals. We also expect a close-fought victory for the Herons in the next game.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-2 Miami

Telecast Details

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