Matchup: FC Cincinnati (13–6–3) vs. Inter Miami CF (11–3–5)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TQL Stadium — Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Eastern Conference Showdown
| Team | Record | Points | Standing |
| FC Cincinnati | 13–6–3 | 42 | 2nd |
| Inter Miami CF | 11–3–5 | 38 | 5th |
This MLS Week 23 clash features two of the league’s most explosive teams. FC Cincinnati, led by Pat Noonan, looks to rebound from a 4–2 loss to Columbus Crew, while Inter Miami CF, riding a five-match win streak, aims to climb the table with games in hand.
Venue Advantage: TQL Stadium
Cincinnati has won 3 straight home matches vs. Inter Miami
The Orange and Blue are 6–2–2 at home this season
Inter Miami is 5–1–3 on the road, scoring 2+ goals in 6 of those matches
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| FC Cincinnati | W-W-W-W-L | 9 | 6 |
| Inter Miami CF | W-W-W-W-W | 14 | 6 |
Both teams are averaging over 2 goals per game, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair.
Key Players to Watch
FC Cincinnati
Evander — 13 goals, 5 assists; MVP candidate with 4 goals in last 5 matches
Kevin Denkey — 12 goals; physical striker with elite finishing
Pavel Bucha — midfield engine; scored in last match vs. Columbus
Roman Celentano — 6 clean sheets; key to Cincinnati’s defensive structure
Inter Miami CF
Lionel Messi — 16 goals, 10 assists in 16 matches; 3 consecutive braces
Luis Suárez — 4 goals, 3 assists in last 10 games
Tadeo Allende — 7 goals; dynamic winger with pace
Sergio Busquets — controls tempo and transitions from deep midfield
Tactical Breakdown
FC Cincinnati (3-5-2)
Wingbacks Yedlin and Engel provide width
Evander and Bucha orchestrate midfield
Kamara and Denkey lead the line with physicality and movement
Inter Miami (4-3-3)
Messi and Suárez spearhead attack
Alba and Sailor push forward from fullback
Busquets anchors midfield with Allende and Segovia supporting transitions
Injury Report
FC Cincinnati
Nick Hagglund (chest) — OUT
Yuya Kubo (ankle) — OUT
Obinna Nwobodo (leg) — OUT
Sergio Santos (leg) — OUT
Inter Miami
Drake Callender (hernia) — OUT
David Ruiz, Ian Fray, Noah Allen — OUT
Marcelo Weigandt — DOUBT (hamstring)
MATCH ODDS
FC Cincinnati + 120 Draw + 280 Inter Miami FC + 180
Over 3.5 – 105 Under 3.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
