Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Capacity: ~21,000)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Weather Forecast (Fort Lauderdale, FL))
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light coastal breeze (6–9 mph)
Impact: Warm, humid South Florida conditions could test D.C. United’s stamina late in the match.
Injury Report
Inter Miami CF (14-6-7, 49 pts, 6th in East):
Lionel Messi – Healthy; 20 goals, 11 assists this season.
Luis Suárez – Fit, expected to start alongside Messi.
No major injuries reported.
D.C. United (5-15-7, 22 pts, 14th in East):
Jackson Hopkins – Healthy; scored in back-to-back matches.
Lukas MacNaughton – Suspended after red card vs. Orlando.
No other significant injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
Lionel Messi (MIA) vs. D.C. United Backline
Messi remains the focal point; D.C.’s defense has struggled against elite attackers.
Luis Suárez (MIA) vs. Luis Barraza (DC GK)
Suárez’s finishing vs. Barraza, who made 10 saves last week, could be decisive.
Jackson Hopkins (DC) vs. Miami Midfield
Hopkins has been a bright spot for D.C.; Miami must track his late runs.
Recent Team Form
Inter Miami CF:
Last 5: W–D–L–W–L
Last match: 3–1 win vs. Seattle Sounders.
Trend: Rebounded from slump; unbeaten in last 4 vs. D.C.
D.C. United:
Last 5: D–W–D–D–L
Last match: 1–1 draw vs. Orlando City (played with 10 men for 30+ minutes).
Trend: Unbeaten in 4 under new coach René Weiler, but only 1 win.
Series History
All-time series: D.C. United lead 4–3–3.
Last meeting: Aug 23, 2025 – 1–1 draw at Audi Field.
Miami unbeaten in last 4 vs. D.C. (2W–2D).
Betting Trends
Inter Miami:
3–1–1 in last 5 at home.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5 matches.
Messi has scored in 6 of last 8.
D.C. United:
1–4–0 in last 5 away matches.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Winless in last 7 vs. playoff-position teams.
Historical Betting Results
Miami: Consistently profitable ATS at home when Messi scores first.
D.C.: Struggles ATS on the road; often covers only when keeping games under 2.5 goals.
Trend: Miami has covered in 3 of last 4 vs. D.C.
MATCH ODDS
Inter Miami FC – 250 Draw + 400 D. C. United + 600
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
