Preview: Inter Miami vs Austin FC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2026

This will be the third ever confrontation between these sides.

Inter Miami CF are all set to battle it out against Austin FC for their round six fixture of the 2026 Major League Soccer. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Nu Stadium.

The Javier Mascherano-led side have secured three wins in their first five league games in the ongoing season. They have been knocked out of the Concacaf Champions Cup, but came back to winning ways after securing a 3-2 win against New York City in their last MLS fixture. The Herons will be gunning for three more points here.

Nico Estévez’s men have not performed well in their last three games and might even be under pressure for their next one. They were held to a goalless draw by Los Angeles FC in their previous outing. Austin FC have only secured one win in their first five league games and are in 11th place on the Western Conference MLS points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Miami, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Nu Stadium
• Date: Sunday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 AM IST (Saturday, April 4; 11:30 PM GMT/ 06:30 PM ET/ 03:30 PM PT)
• Referee: Allen Chapman
• VAR: In use

Form:

Miami: D-W-L-L-D

Austin: W-D-D-D-W

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The 38-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Inter Miami CF. In four MLS appearances this season, he has scored four goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. Lionel Messi scored an important goal for Argentina during their recent international break.

He will now be focused on helping the Herons.

Myrto Ramirez (Austin FC)

Myrto Ramirez will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Inter Miami. Even though he has only scored one goal in the ongoing campaign of the Major League Soccer, the 30-year-old is going to be an important aspect for Austin FC in the final third.

Match Facts

• Inter Miami have won two of their last five matches.
• Austin FC have failed to secure a win in their last three attempts.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the third time ever.

Inter Miami vs Austin FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @4/11 Spread Ex
• Leo Messi to score @13/25 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Maximilian Falcon is not going to be in action for Inter Miami. He is injured and might return in May 2026.

Austin FC will not have Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff, Robert Taylor and Daniel Pereira in action. They are Injured. Jayden Nelson might also miss out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Inter Miami won: 0

Austin FC won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

St. Clair, Fray, Lujan, Micael, Allen; Allende, Bright, Ayala, Segovia; Messi, Berterame

Austin FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Stuver (GK); Gallagher, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Bell; Torres, Dubersarsky, Sánchez, Rosales; Ramirez, Uzuni

Match Prediction

The Herons at home will be gunning for another win, while Les Verdes are going to be under pressure due to their current run of form. With proper control in possession and utilising their chances, Inter Miami are likely to come out on top in this MLS clash against Austin FC.

Prediction: Miami 3-1 Austin

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