Match Details
Fixture: Inter Miami CF vs. Tigres UANL
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass, TUDN, ViX+
Team Form & Storylines
Inter Miami CF
Phase One Record: 2W–0L–1D (8 points, +3 GD)
Key Absence: Lionel Messi (hamstring – day-to-day)
Recent Form: 3–1 win vs. LA Galaxy (MLS), 3–1 win vs. Pumas (Leagues Cup)
Despite Messi’s limited availability, Inter Miami has surged behind Rodrigo De Paul, who has seamlessly integrated into the midfield with 1 goal and 2 assists. Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende have also stepped up, while Jordi Alba and Telasco Segovia continue to anchor the back line. Under Javier Mascherano, the Herons are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches across all competitions.
Tigres UANL
Phase One Record: 2W–1L–0D (6 points, +3 GD)
Recent Form: 2–1 loss vs. LAFC, 4–1 win vs. Houston, 2–1 win vs. San Diego
Tigres arrive with firepower, led by Ángel Correa, who has netted 4 goals in the tournament and shares the Golden Boot lead. Juan Brunetta has been the creative engine, with a tournament-best 3 assists. Tigres are the only “Big 5” Liga MX club to reach the knockout stage and will be looking to avenge their 2023 Round of 16 exit.
Head-to-Head History
Last Meeting: Tigres defeated Inter Miami 2–1 in the 2024 Leagues Cup group stage
All-Time Record: Tigres lead 1–0
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Role/Impact |
| Rodrigo De Paul | Inter Miami | Midfield maestro, 1g/2a in LC play |
| Ángel Correa | Tigres | Golden Boot contender, 4 goals |
| Luis Suárez | Inter Miami | Veteran striker, 2 goals in last 3 |
| Juan Brunetta | Tigres | Playmaker, 3 assists |
| Jordi Alba | Inter Miami | Defensive anchor, 1 assist vs Galaxy |
Tactical Overview
Inter Miami: Possession-heavy, fluid midfield, aggressive wing play
Tigres: Direct attacking style, high press, lethal in transition
X-Factor: Messi’s availability could tilt the balance. Even limited minutes off the bench could be decisive.
MATCH ODDS
Inter Miami FC + 115 Draw + 260 Tigres UNAL + 195
Over 3.5 + 140 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
