MLS Match Preview: Inter Miami FC (13-6-6) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (12-7-7)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Weather Forecast (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Conditions: Warm, humid evening with scattered clouds

Temperature: 84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling to 79°F (26°C) by full time

Winds: 8–12 mph from the east

Precipitation: 20% chance of showers

Impact: Humidity could test stamina, especially for Seattle after cross-country travel

Injury Report

Inter Miami CF:

Luis Suárez – Suspended (serving 2nd of 3-game ban after Leagues Cup incident)

Tomás Avilés – Suspended (red card vs. Charlotte)

Fafà Picault – Out (injury on international duty)

Telasco Segovia – Likely Out (missed training, muscle issue)

Several depth players unavailable; squad stretched thin

Seattle Sounders FC:

No major suspensions reported

Minor knocks to Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák, but both expected to feature

Key Player Matchups

Lionel Messi (MIA) vs. Yeimar Gómez Andrade (SEA) – Messi seeks redemption after missing a penalty in Miami’s last MLS loss; Yeimar anchors Seattle’s back line.

Jordi Alba (MIA) vs. Cristian Roldan (SEA) – Alba’s overlapping runs will be tested by Roldan’s two-way play.

Drake Callender (MIA GK) vs. Raúl Ruidíaz (SEA) – Miami’s keeper must be sharp against Seattle’s clinical finisher.

Recent Team Form

Inter Miami (13-6-6, 8th East):

L 0-3 at Charlotte (MLS)

L 0-3 vs. Seattle (Leagues Cup Final, Aug. 31)

W 3-1 vs. Orlando City (MLS)

D 1-1 at D.C. United (MLS)

W 2-1 vs. Tigres UANL (Leagues Cup)

Slumping: 2 straight losses, no goals scored in 180 minutes.

Seattle Sounders (12-7-7, 4th West):

D 2-2 vs. LA Galaxy (MLS)

W 3-0 vs. Inter Miami (Leagues Cup Final)

W 2-0 at LA Galaxy (MLS)

W 5-2 vs. Sporting KC (MLS)

Unbeaten in 5, riding momentum from Leagues Cup triumph.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: 1 win each (1-0-1)

Most Recent: Seattle 3-0 Inter Miami (Leagues Cup Final, Aug. 31, 2025)

Context: This is their first MLS regular-season meeting since Miami’s expansion.

Betting Trends

Inter Miami has lost 2 straight by 3-0 scorelines.

Seattle is unbeaten in last 5 across all competitions.

The Over has hit in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 matches.

Miami has covered the spread in just 1 of last 5 MLS games.

Historical Betting Results

Aug. 31, 2025 (Leagues Cup Final): Seattle +180, won 3-0 → Cover, Over

2022 Friendly: Inter Miami +150, won 1-0 → Cover, Under

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC – 105       Draw + 270                         Seattle Sounders FC + 235

Over 3.5 + 120                  Under 3.5 – 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 15, 2025