Nu Stadium (also referred to as Miami Freedom Park/Nu Stadium) in Miami, Florida.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET.
The match is available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass).
Both teams have already secured playoff berths; Inter Miami sits near the top of the Eastern Conference (around 2nd/3rd with strong goal difference), while Charlotte is solidly in the top half (around 4th/5th with 53 points in many reports). Seeding and form heading into the postseason are the main stakes.
Venue and Weather
Nu Stadium / Miami Freedom Park, Miami, FL (capacity around 26,700). Forecast for Saturday: Sunny to mostly sunny, highs in the mid-80s°F (around 84–85°F / 29°C), lows in the low 70s°F, light north/northeast winds around 5 mph, and dry conditions with minimal rain chances. Warm, ideal late-season Florida weather for soccer.
Current Records and Context
Inter Miami CF: Approximately 16-6-11 (or close variants in final tallies around 59 points in some standings), high in the East with elite attacking output (often cited as conference-leading goals, ~77). Home form strong; already playoff-bound.
Charlotte FC: 15-10-8 (53 points range), 4th/5th in East, +15 goal difference. Excellent recent defensive form with consecutive shutouts.
This is the second meeting of 2026 (earlier 0-0 draw at Charlotte).
Recent Form
Inter Miami: Solid overall with high-scoring wins mixed with occasional inconsistency. Recent results include a 2-1 win at New England Revolution, draws, and strong earlier performances (e.g., multi-goal outbursts). Messi remains the focal point with 25–27 goals and significant contributions.
Charlotte FC: Excellent late-season surge, including consecutive 4-0 shutout wins (over Orlando City SC and CF Montréal). Back-to-back clean sheets and multi-goal scoring highlight defensive solidity under Dean Smith and attacking variety.
Injury Reports
Inter Miami: Tadeo Allende (out, SEI/injury), Fricio Caicedo (knee), Mateo Silvetti (out/SEI). Relatively healthy otherwise; core stars available.
Charlotte FC: Allan Saint-Maximin (suspended, red card), Tim Ream (lower body/injury), Nimfasha Berchimas (lower body), Will Cleary (illness), Archie Goodwin (lower body), Aron John (upper body). Some reports note additional or status variations for players like Brandt Bronico.
Current Rosters / Expected Key Players and Predicted Lineups
Inter Miami (often 4-3-3 under recent coaching): Goalkeepers Dayne St. Clair, Rocco Ríos Novo, Luis Barraza; defenders Gonzalo Luján, Micael, Sergio Reguilón, Maximiliano Falcón, Ian Fray, Casemiro (midfield/defense hybrid); midfielders Rodrigo De Paul, David Ayala, Matías Galarza; attackers Lionel Messi (captain, ~25–27 goals), Luis Suárez (~16 goals), Germán Berterame.
Predicted XI examples: St. Clair; Luján, Casemiro/Micael, Reguilón; De Paul, Ayala, Galarza; Messi, Suárez, Berterame.
Charlotte FC (often 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 under Dean Smith): Goalkeepers Kristijan Kahlina, Tyler Miller; defenders Nathan Byrne, Henry Kessler, Morrison Agyemang, Harry Toffolo, Tim Ream (out); midfielders Ashley Westwood (captain), Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Luca de la Torre; attackers Idan Toklomati (~15 goals), Liel Abada, Allan Saint-Maximin (suspended), Rodolfo Aloko.
Predicted XI examples: Kahlina; Byrne, Agyemang, Kessler, Toffolo; Westwood, Diani; Abada/Biel, Toklomati (or available attackers).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Lionel Messi / Luis Suárez / Germán Berterame (Inter Miami) vs. Charlotte back line (Kessler, Agyemang, Byrne, Kahlina): Messi’s creativity and finishing (league-leading goals) against Charlotte’s recent shutout form. Suárez’s hold-up play and Berterame’s movement will test the Crown’s organization.
Idan Toklomati / Pep Biel / Liel Abada (Charlotte) vs. Inter Miami defense (Micael, Luján, Reguilón, St. Clair): Toklomati’s scoring form and Biel’s chance creation against Miami’s high line and possession style. Charlotte’s counter-attacking threat is key.
Midfield battle: De Paul / Ayala / Galarza / Casemiro vs. Westwood / Diani / Biel—control of tempo and transitions will decide possession dominance.
Goalkeeper duel: Dayne St. Clair (Miami’s recent clean sheets) vs. Kristijan Kahlina (strong in shutouts).
Series History
Competitive overall. Inter Miami holds a slight edge in some tallies (around 4 wins to Charlotte’s 3, with several draws across meetings). Recent results include a 0-0 draw earlier in 2026 at Charlotte, prior competitive scorelines (e.g., 1-0, 3-0, 1-1). Home advantage has been notable for both.
Betting Trends
Trends favor Miami’s attacking firepower and home advantage, though Charlotte’s shutout streak and playoff motivation introduce value on the underdog or both teams to score. High-scoring potential given both sides’ output.
MATCH ODDS
Charlotte FC + 565
Inter Miami FC – 265
Draw + 475
Over 4 – 111 Under 4 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
