MLS Game Preview: Inter Miami FC (16-7-8) vs. New England Revolution (9-15-8)

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Venue & Event Details

Match: Inter Miami CF vs. New England Revolution

Competition: Major League Soccer – Eastern Conference, Matchday 33

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV); Local radio coverage in both markets ^2][^7]

Weather Update (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Forecast: Clear skies, humid evening

Temperature at Kickoff: ~82°F (28°C)

Humidity: ~72%

Wind: 6–9 mph

Impact: Typical South Florida humidity could test New England’s fitness late in the match.

Injury / Suspension Report

Inter Miami CF

OUT: Allen Obando (striker, injury)

OUT: Mateo Silvetti (international duty, U‑20 World Cup)

FIT: Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul all available ^2][^3]

New England Revolution

OUT: Dor David Turgeman (injury)

OUT: Leonardo Campana (injury)

COACHING: Interim manager Pablo Moreira in charge after Caleb Porter’s dismissal in September ^2][^7]

Key Player Matchups

Lionel Messi (MIA) vs. Matt Turner (NE): Messi leads MLS with 24 goals and 11 assists, but has gone two games without scoring. Turner, back on loan from Lyon, is New England’s key defensive anchor.

Luis Suárez (MIA) vs. Andrew Farrell (NE): Suárez scored twice midweek vs. Chicago; Farrell must contain his movement in the box.

Carles Gil (NE) vs. Sergio Busquets (MIA): Gil (10 goals, 7 assists) is New England’s creative hub. Busquets, honored post‑match for his career, will aim to control tempo and limit Gil’s influence.

Team Records & Recent Form

Inter Miami CF

Record: 16‑7‑8 (56 points, 3rd in East)

Last 5: W‑W‑D‑L‑L

Last Match: 5‑3 loss to Chicago Fire (Sept. 30)

Home Form: 12‑3‑3 at Chase Stadium

New England Revolution

Record: 9‑15‑8 (35 points, 11th in East – eliminated from playoffs)

Last 5: L‑L‑D‑L‑W

Last Match: 2‑0 win over Atlanta United (Sept. 27)

Road Form: 2‑10‑4 away from home

Series History

All-time MLS meetings: Inter Miami lead 4‑1‑0 in last five.

Last Meeting: July 9, 2025 – Inter Miami 2, New England 1 (Messi scored, Suárez assisted).

At Chase Stadium: Miami unbeaten vs. New England.

Betting Trends

Inter Miami have scored 2+ goals in 4 of last 6 home matches.

New England have conceded in 13 of last 15 games.

3 of last 4 Inter Miami matches have gone Over 3.5 goals.

Messi has scored in 7 of his last 10 MLS appearances.

Miami are 4‑0‑1 in games where they score at least twice; New England are 2‑6‑2 when scoring only once [^4].

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC – 255      Draw + 255         New England Revolution + 500

Over 3.5 – 120                   Under 3.5 – 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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