The San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-1) and Inter Miami (6-2-3) are set to face off in Matchday 13 of the MLS 2025 season at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM PT. This matchup is generating significant buzz, as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami travel to the Bay Area to take on a resurgent San Jose squad.
Team Overview & Recent Form
San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-1, 7th in Western Conference, 16 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Win, Win, Loss, Loss, Loss
- Home Record: 3-2-0
- Goals Scored: 26 (Most in the Western Conference)
- Key Players:
- Cristian Arango – Leads the team with eight goals, proving to be a key attacking force.
- Josef Martínez – Former Inter Miami forward, now with San Jose, has scored seven goals this season.
- Cristian Espinoza – Top assist provider with seven assists, creating chances for the attack.
Inter Miami (6-2-3, 4th in Eastern Conference, 21 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Draw
- Away Record: 3-3-0
- Goals Scored: 17
- Key Players:
- Lionel Messi – The Argentine superstar has scored two goals in his last four matches, leading Miami’s attack.
- Sergio Busquets – A midfield anchor, helping Miami control possession and transition play.
- Federico Redondo – A rising talent, expected to play a key role in midfield.
Match Analysis & Tactical Breakdown
- San Jose’s Strategy: The Earthquakes will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage and rely on Arango and Martínez to create scoring opportunities. Their defense has struggled, conceding 20 goals, but their attack has been lethal.
- Inter Miami’s Strategy: Miami has been inconsistent, suffering four losses in their last five matches across all competitions. They will need Messi and Busquets to control the tempo and break down San Jose’s defense.
- Head-to-Head Record: Inter Miami won their only previous meeting 1-0 in 2022.
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes + 145 Draw + 275 Inter Miami FC + 140
Over 3.5 + 120 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
