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

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Inter Miami are all set to battle it out against DC United in the Eastern Conference fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The interesting contest between these teams will take place at Chase Stadium.

The Herons at home will be looking to continue their winning run. They are coming in after taking down Seattle Sounders in their previous league fixture. It was a good performance by Inter Miami.

They will now be keen to work on the momentum going forward. Lionel Messi and company are in sixth place on the Eastern Conference MLS points table.

DC United came up with a good performance against the Herons last time around. The Black and Red will be the visiting side this time. It is not going to be an easy fixture for them here.

They have been in poor form this season, but their performance in the last few MLS matches has been decent enough.

Kick-off:

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Chase Stadium
• Date: Sunday, September 21
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Saturday, Sept 20; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

DC United: L-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi found himself back on the scoring sheet. The Argentine star forward scored an important goal for the Herons in their 3-1 win against the Sounders in their previous fixture. In 21 Major League Soccer appearances this season, Messi has scored 20 goals and also has 12 assists to his name.

Tonight's #IconOfTheMatch is for our captain 🐐✨ @RoyalCaribbean pic.twitter.com/4PlG2zE7kt

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 17, 2025

Christian Benteke (DC United)

The 34-year-old forward from Belgium will be looking to step up. Even though he has not been able to score a goal for his side in their last four matches, Christian Benteke is going to play an important role in the attacking front for DC United. In 21 league matches this season, he has 10 goal involvements.

Match Facts

• Inter Miami have failed to secure a clean sheet in all of their last 11 matches.
• The Herons are unbeaten against the Black and Red in their last four meetings against each other.
• DC United have only won one of their last five matches.

Inter Miami vs DC United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @4/11 William Hill
• Lionel Messi to score @11/4 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @8/11 Spread Ex

Injury and Team News

Telasco Segovia, David Ruiz and three other squad members for Inter Miami will not be in action as they are injured. Luis Suarez is still serving a suspension.

DC United will be without the services of Randall Leal, Kristian Fletcher and Dominique Badji as they are injured. Lukas MacNaughton and Matti Peltola are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Inter Miami won: 3

DC United won: 5

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Ustari (GK); Fray, Luján, Falcón, Allen; De Paul, Busquets, Bright, Alba; Messi, Allende

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

Barraza (GK); Antley, Herrera, Bartlett, Schnegg; Servania, Peltola; Pirani, Hopkins, Peglow; Benteke

Match Prediction

These clubs have come up with some close fixtures in recent outings. We predict, Inter Miami are likely to secure a win against DC United in their upcoming MLS clash.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 DC United

Telecast Details

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