Match Overview
- Teams: Inter Miami FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
- Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Team Form
Inter Miami FC:
- Record: 0-0-1
- Last Match: Inter Miami drew 2-2 against New York City FC in their MLS home opener. Defender Tomás Avilés and MLS debutant Telasco Segovia scored the goals, with Lionel Messi providing two assists.
- Key Player: Lionel Messi, who scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Sporting Kansas City:
- Record: 0-1-0
- Last Match: Sporting Kansas City lost 1-0 to Austin FC in their MLS opener.
- Key Player: Dejan Joveljić, a new Designated Player who will be crucial for their attacking efforts.
Match Preview
Inter Miami FC will host Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series. Inter Miami holds a 1-0 aggregate advantage after their victory in the first leg, thanks to a goal from Lionel Messi. Sporting Kansas City will need to score at least two goals to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive2.
Key Factors
- Home Advantage: Inter Miami will have the support of their home fans at Chase Stadium, which could provide a significant boost.
- Defensive Stability: Inter Miami’s defense will need to be solid to maintain their aggregate lead. Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, will need to break their goal drought to have a chance.
- Tactical Battle: The match will likely be a tactical battle between Inter Miami’s coach Javier Mascherano and Sporting Kansas City’s Peter Vermes.
Possible Lineups
Inter Miami FC:
- Goalkeeper: Drake Callender
- Defenders: Tomás Avilés, Sergii Kryvtsov, Kamal Miller
- Midfielders: Gregore, Jean Mota, Telasco Segovia
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Josef Martínez, Robert Taylor
Sporting Kansas City:
- Goalkeeper: John Pulskamp
- Defenders: Graham Zusi, Andreu Fontàs, Kortne Ford, Logan Ndenbe
- Midfielders: Remi Walter, Gadi Kinda, Jake Davis
- Forwards: Dejan Joveljić, Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi
Inter Miami FC – 1 – – 100 Draw + Sporting Kansas City + 1 + 100 + 100
Over 3 – Under 3 +
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 24, 2025
