MLS Match Preview: Toronto FC (5-13-12) vs. Inter Miami FC (16-6-7)

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Venue, Date & Time

Location: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT / 20:30 UTC

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Weather Forecast (Toronto, ON)

Conditions: Clear skies, mild

Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, dipping to ~66°F (19°C) by full-time

Wind: Light, 6–8 mph from the southwest

Impact: Ideal playing conditions; no weather disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Toronto FC

Out: Kevin Long (hamstring), Henry Wingo (thigh), Zane Monlouis (hip), Nickseon Gomis (Achilles), Deandre Kerr (forward)

Available: Jonathan Osorio, Djordje Mihailovic (both fit and in form)

Inter Miami CF

Out: David Ruiz (hamstring), Allen Obando (hamstring)

Available: Telasco Segovia (back from suspension), Fabrice Picault (quad strain, cleared)

Key Threat: Lionel Messi (24 goals, 11 assists in 23 matches)

Key Player Matchups

Jonathan Osorio (Toronto, M) vs. Lionel Messi (Miami, F)

Osorio is Toronto’s heartbeat, but Messi is the league’s Golden Boot leader and creative hub.

Djordje Mihailovic (Toronto, M) vs. Rodriguez/Allende (Miami, AM)

Mihailovic’s playmaking vs. Miami’s dynamic attacking midfielders.

Richie Laryea (Toronto, D) vs. Luis Suárez (Miami, F)

Laryea’s defensive discipline will be tested against Suárez’s movement and finishing.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toronto FC (12th East, 5-13-12, 27 pts)

Last 5: D–D–D–D–D (six straight draws, winless in 8)

Goals: 30 scored, 37 conceded (-7 GD)

Home Record: 3-6-6

Inter Miami CF (3rd East, 16-6-7, 55 pts)

Last 5: W–W–W–L–D

Goals: 64 scored (most in MLS), 45 conceded (+19 GD)

Away Record: 6-4-4

Series History

All-time H2H: 12 meetings → Toronto 2 wins, Miami 9 wins, 1 draw

Recent Meetings:

Apr 6, 2025: Miami 1–1 Toronto

Oct 5, 2024: Toronto 0–1 Miami

Aug 8, 2024: Miami 4–3 Toronto (Leagues Cup)

Jul 17, 2024: Miami 3–1 Toronto

Trend: Miami unbeaten in last 5 vs. Toronto; Toronto’s last win came in March 2023

Betting Trends

Toronto: 8 straight without a win, but 6 consecutive draws

Miami: 4 wins in last 5, most goals in MLS (64)

H2H: Miami has won 9 of 12 all-time meetings

Messi: 8 multi-goal games in last 12 appearances

MATCH ODDS

Toronto FC + 245              Draw + 295                         Inter Miami FC – 120

Over 3.5 + 120                  Under 3.5 – 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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