Universitario vs Inter Miami Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are set for a clash against Lionel Messi and co. in a club friendly.

Universitario are all set to host Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in a club friendly clash tonight. Lionel Messi and co. will be ready and are all set to visit Universitario in another club friendly. This is currently off-season going on for Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Liga MX teams will be busy again as the league has begun for the 2025 season.

The CONMEBOL Libertadores side Universitario are coming in after a win over Panama in a friendly game. This is going to be an interesting encounter for Universitario as they will face MLS side Inter Miami next. Universitario are in decent form but the upcoming friendly game against Inter Miami will not be an easy one.

The countdown is on ⏳ See you soon in Perú 🇵🇪 pic.twitter.com/JXumGaWgp6

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) January 28, 2025

Inter Miami are coming in after a win over Liga MX side Club America in their last club friendly encounter. Lionel Messi and co. will be in threat for another win as they have a strong squad. They have also begun their training for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Vice City Herons will be looking to continue their winning run.

Kick Off:

Thursday, January 30, 6:30 AM IST

Location: Monumental U Marathon Stadium, Ate District, Peru

Form:

Universitario: W-D-W-L-W

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

Players to Watch

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

Paolo Reyna will play an important role for Universitario in their upcoming friendly match against Inter Miami. Reyna scored an important goal in Universitario’s 2-1 win over Panama. The left-back from Peru will also help the wingers while charging during the attack. Paolo Reyna will be a key for Universitario.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi continues to make an impact for Inter Miami. Even though the MLS side struggled against Club America, Leo Messi scored an important goal which helped his team level the scoreline. The Argentine remains a great playmaker and will play a key role for the Vice City Herons against Universitario in the club-friendly clash.

First of the year 🔥🤩 Next stop: Peru ⏳ pic.twitter.com/akUjk6Pv6C

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) January 28, 2025

Match facts

• Miami won their last club friendly against Club America on the penalties.
• Universitario will be there after a 2-1 win over Panama in their last friendly battle.
• In the last outing between two clubs, Miami won the match.

Universitario vs Inter Miami: Betting Tips and Odds

• Inter Miami to win
• Goals over 2.5
• Lionel Messi to score

Injuries and Team News

Facundo Farias and Ian Fray will not be in action for Miami in their upcoming club friendly match.

Universitario will have all of their players present for the friendly match against the Herons.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Universitario won: 0

Inter Miami won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup

Universitario predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Britos (GK); Riveros, Corzo, Dulanto, Reyna; Perez Guedes, Calcaterra, Polo; Flores, Valera, Concha

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rios Novo (GK); Weigandt, Aviles, Allen, Alba; Taylor, Busquets, Redondo, Picault; Messi, Suarez

Match Prediction

Keeping in mind their last outing against one another, Inter Miami are a stronger side and will once again steal a win over Universitario. Lionel Messi and Co. are gearing up for their upcoming season and this will be the perfect time to finalise their lineup.

Prediction: Universitario 0-3 Inter Miami

Telecast Details

U.S. and Canada: InterMiamiCF.com

Perú Local Broadcast: Latina Televisión, Gol TV

Rest of World: OneFootball (App)

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