MLS Match Preview: New England Revolution (6-7-6) vs. Inter Miami FC (9-3-5)

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Match: New England Revolution vs Inter Miami CF
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Competition: Major League Soccer – Eastern Conference
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), Nossa Radio 1260 AM (Portuguese)

Match Overview

The spotlight shines on Gillette Stadium as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF visit the struggling New England Revolution in a crucial midweek MLS clash. Miami, fresh off a dominant 4–1 win over CF Montréal, are surging in the Eastern Conference, while New England are desperate to snap a four-game winless streak and revive their playoff hopes.

This match is expected to draw one of the largest home crowds of the season for the Revs, who are looking to avenge back-to-back blowout losses to Miami in 2024 (4–1 and 6–2).

Team Form & Head-to-Head

TeamRecordLast 5 MatchesGoals ScoredGoals Conceded
New England6-7-6 (11th East)L-D-L-L-W2523
Inter Miami9-3-5 (6th East)W-W-W-D-L4028

Inter Miami leads the East in goals scored (40 in 17 matches).

New England has just one win in its last nine matches and is 2-4-2 at home.

Miami has won the last two meetings by a combined score of 10–3, including a 4–1 win at Gillette Stadium.

Tactical Breakdown

New England Revolution

Coach: Caleb Porter

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Key Players:

Carles Gil – 7 goals, 7 assists in 2025; creative heartbeat

Luca Langoni – Scored his first goal of the season vs Portland

Leo Campana – Former Miami striker, now leading the Revs’ front line

Injuries: Tomas Chancalay, Ignatius Ganago, Ilay Feingold, Alex Bono (all out)

Strengths: Midfield creativity, set pieces

Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, poor home form

Inter Miami CF

Coach: Javier Mascherano

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Key Players:

Lionel Messi – 12 goals, 8 assists in 14 MLS games

Luis Suárez – 4 goals, 9 assists; link-up play with Messi

Tadeo Allende & Telasco Segovia – Emerging midfield threats

Injuries: Yannick Bright, David Ruiz, Noah Allen, Ian Fray, Drake Callender (all sidelined)

Strengths: Fluid attack, possession control, elite finishing

Weaknesses: Defensive depth, rotation fatigue

How to Watch

Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), Nossa Radio 1260 AM (Portuguese)

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET

MATCH ODDS

New England Revolution + 160          Draw + 270 Inter Miami FC + 135

Over 3.5 + 130                   Under 3.5 – 165

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025