Sporting Kansas City vs Inter Miami Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Herons are undefeated in their last five fixtures.

Sporting Kansas City are set to take on Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 first-round first-leg match at home. This is going to be an important match for both sides as the winning team will surely get an advantage ahead of the return fixture. Sporting Kansas City were not there in last year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup. On the other hand, Inter Miami were knocked out by Monterrey last year after reaching the quarterfinals.

Sporting Kansas City will be at home but will be low on confidence as they not have been in the best of forms since the last few games. Their next two of three challenges are tough as they are going to face Lionel Messi’s team. Sporting KC are not as stacked as them but will be ready to get indulged in a tight battle.

Inter Miami are doing well as they have come up with some positive results in their last few matches. Most of them were friendlies but they did play a good level of football. Lionel Messi and Co. will be looking to start things on a positive note as the new season is set to kick off.

Kick Off:

• Location: Kansas City, Kansas, USA
• Stadium: Children’s Mercy Park
• Date: Wednesday, February 19
• Kick-Off Time: 06:30 IST/ 01:00 GMT; Tuesday, February 18; 20:00 IST/ 17:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sporting Kansas City: W-L-L-D-L

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

Players to Watch

William Agada (Sporting Kansas City)

For Sporting KC, William Agada will have a major role to play upfront. The Nigerian forward was the top scorer for Sporting Kansas City last season and the MLS side will be ready to rely on him once again. The hosts are going to have a tough game but if Agada steps up and comes in with a special performance, then they might have a chance here.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

The Argentine is going to be in action and lead his side as they start their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 campaign. Lionel Messi is going to be an impactful player for his side. He will lead the attack from the right and is still very capable of scoring goals. The Argentina national football team player was the top scorer for Inter Miami in MLS last season.

Match Facts

• Sporting Kansas City have been unable to maintain a clean sheet in their last eight fixtures.
• They are yet to win a match against Inter Miami.
• Inter Miami have emerged victorious in both of their outings against Sporting KC.

Sporting Kansas City vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Luis Suarez to score

Injury and Team News

The hosts Sporting KC will be without the services of Danny Rosero, Khiry Shelton, Jake Davis and Mason Toye.

Ian Fray’s availability is not confirmed. All other players are fit and ready to be in action for the visitors Inter Miami.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Sporting Kansas City won: 0

Inter Miami won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Sporting Kansas City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Melia (GK); Rosero, Castellanos, Voloder, Ndenbe; Bassong, Davis; Russell, Agada, Salloi; Pulido

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

Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Lujan, Martinez, Alba; Allende, Bright, Busquets, Segovia; Messi; Suarez

Match Prediction

Inter Miami are most likely to win their CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round first-leg match against Sporting Kansas City.

Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 1-2 Inter Miami

Telecast Details

USA: FS2, TUDN

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