Inter Miami vs Necaxa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Leagues Cup 2025

Both of these clubs are off to a positive start in the competition.

Inter Miami are all set to host Necaxa in their league phase’s second match of the 2025 Leagues Cup. The interesting contest between these sides will take place at the Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami CF will be at home, which will give them a significant advantage here. The Herons are coming in after taking down Atlas in their previous game of the Leagues Cup. It was an intense match where Lionel Messi and company came out on top to win the game after scoring a last-minute winning goal.

Necaxa are also coming in after securing a win in their opening game of the competition. It was overall a good performance, which helped them secure an easy win. They defeated Atlanta United in their previous match.

For their upcoming game, they will be away from home. It might keep them under a bit of pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Chase Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 3
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, August 2; 11:00 p.m. GMT/ 07:00 p.m. ET/ 04:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Necaxa: D-L-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Despite not being on the score sheet, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a win in their previous game. The 38-year-old Argentine assisted both goals, which were scored by his teammates, to help Inter Miami secure a win. Messi has come up with some great performances for the Herons this season and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Chelo nos da la victoria en el último minuto 🤩💗🖤 pic.twitter.com/5oMT8fp6Vw

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 31, 2025

Tomas Badaloni (Necaxa)

Tomas Badaloni is coming in after scoring a brace for his side in the previous game. His goals clearly made a difference, helping Necaxa secure three important points. The 25-year-old will yet again lead his side in the attacking front and will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Match Facts

• This will be the first-ever meeting between Inter Miami and Necaxa.
• Both teams are on a three-match unbeaten run.
• Necaxa haven’t been able to keep a clean sheet in five matches.

Inter Miami vs Necaxa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win @11/20 bet365
• Lionel Messi to score @3/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Ian Fray, Oscar Ustari and a couple of other Inter Miami squad members are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Necaxa will be without the services of Emilio Lara, as he is injured. They might miss out on Augustin Oliveros as well due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Inter Miami won: 0

Necaxa won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be the first meeting between these teams.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ríos Novo (GK); Weigandt, Lujan, Falcon, Alba; De Paul, Busquets; Allende, Messi, Segovia; Suarez

Necaxa predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Unsain (GK); Martínez, Jacob, De Buen, Calderon; Rosero, Andrade, Palavecino, Sanchez; Badaloni, Perez

Match Prediction

The Herons have come up with top performances this season and will be looking for yet another such performance. Inter Miami are likely to come out on top to defeat Necaxa in their next Leagues Cup 2025 game.

Prediction: Inter Miami 3-2 Necaxa

Telecast Details

USA: FOX Sports, TSN, RDS and Apple TV

Worldwide: Apple TV

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.