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

The Cincy thrashed Lionel Messi and company when they last met.

Inter Miami are ready to lock horns with FC Cincinnati in the round 25 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The Chase Stadium is all set to witness the intense clash between these Eastern Conference teams.

The Javier Mascherano-led Inter Miami will be at home, which will be a big advantage for them this time around. They recently lost to FC Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, and despite being at home, the Herons will be under pressure.

Lionel Messi and company are in fifth place, but they still have games in hand and can get to the top of the table after winning their next few games.

The fight continues this Saturday 💪⚽️ #MIAvCIN pic.twitter.com/oXsPWapn25

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 23, 2025

FC Cincinnati are at the top of the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They defeated Inter Miami with ease the last time around and will be looking to repeat a similar result. The Cincy will be keen on extending their lead at the top of the table, and a win here can help them stay on top.

Kick-off:

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Chase Stadium
• Date: Sunday, July 27
• Kick-off Time: 04:45 IST (Saturday, July 26; 23:15 GMT/ 19:15 ET/ 16:15 PT)
• Referee: Tori Penso
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Luis Suárez (Inter Miami)

The 38-year-old Uruguayan has been in fine form for Inter Miami. In 18 Major League Soccer appearances, Luis Suarez has scored five goals and has 10 assists to his name. In the absence of the eight-time Ballon d’Or, Messi, Suarez will be taking on the responsibility of being a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Evander (FC Cincinnati)

Despite being a midfielder, Evander has scored six goals in his last five MLS games for FC Cincinnati. The 27-year-old from Brazil is also the top goal scorer for his team. He has 23 goal involvements in 22 league games this season.

He is yet again going to play a crucial part against the Herons as Evander scored a brace against them in the last meeting.

Match Facts

• FC Cincinnati have won three of their last five matches against Inter Miami.
• The Herons have defeated the Cincy twice in their last five meetings.
• FC Cincinnati are on a two-match winning streak.

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Cincinnati to win @23/10 Betfred
• Evander to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @26/25 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Ian Fray, Oscar Ustari, Noah Allen and three other players are injured for Inter Miami, hence keeping them out of action. Maximiliano Falcon will also sit out as he is suspended.

Without much surprise, keeping MLS rules intact, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are suspended and will not feature here. They had missed the MLS All-Star Game.

However, we might see new signing Rodrigo De Paul on the pitch in the game for his Inter Miami debut.

Aterriza otro campeón del mundo a Miami. Bienvenido, Rodri! 🇦🇷🤩Read more: https://t.co/2TPKcpwS1y pic.twitter.com/26ZAb2o5lw

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 26, 2025

Also read: What’s at stake for Inter Miami if Lionel Messi misses MLS All-Star Game?

FC Cincinnati will be without the services of Kevin Denkey, Obinna Nwobodo and Yuya Kubo as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

FC Cincinnati won: 5

Inter Miami won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Ríos Novo (GK); Weigandt, Lujan, Aviles, Allen; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia; Picault, Suarez

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

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

Match Prediction

These Eastern Conference clubs are going to come up with an intense contest here. FC Cincinnati are likely to defeat Inter Miami yet again in the MLS 2025, as key players are missing from the opposition side.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-3 FC Cincinnati

Telecast Details

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