Get ready for one of the most anticipated Major League Soccer matchups of the season as Inter Miami CF hosts FC Cincinnati at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. With both teams battling for supremacy in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, this clash promises high stakes, tactical intrigue, and playoff implications.
Match Details
Fixture: Inter Miami CF vs. FC Cincinnati
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kickoff Time: 7:15 PM ET
Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches | Conference Rank |
| Inter Miami CF | 12-4-5 | 41 | W-W-W-L-W | 5th (3 games in hand) |
| FC Cincinnati | 15-6-3 | 48 | W-W-L-W-W | 1st |
Inter Miami bounced back from a 3–0 loss to Cincinnati with a dominant 5–1 win over NY Red Bulls.
FC Cincinnati sits atop the Supporters’ Shield race, fresh off a 1–0 win vs. Real Salt Lake.
Key Absences & Suspensions
Inter Miami:
Lionel Messi (18 goals) & Jordi Alba suspended for missing the MLS All-Star Game.
Maximiliano Falcón, Drake Callender, and Oscar Ustari also unavailable.
FC Cincinnati:
Kévin Denkey (12 goals), Obinna Nwobodo, and Yuya Kubo sidelined with injuries.
Tactical Breakdown
Inter Miami CF
Formation: 4-4-2
Key Players: Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, Fafa Picault
Strategy:
Without Messi, Miami will rely on Suárez’s experience and Busquets’ midfield control.
Expect a more conservative approach with emphasis on counter-attacks and set pieces.
FC Cincinnati
Formation: 3-4-3
Key Players: Evander (15 goals, 8 assists), Luca Orellano, Matt Miazga
Strategy:
High press and wide overloads to exploit Miami’s weakened flanks.
Evander’s creativity and finishing will be central to Cincinnati’s attack.
MATCH ODDS
Inter Miami FC – 140 Draw + 310 FC Cincinnati + 275
Over 3.5 + 100 Under 3.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 25, 2025
