Inter Miami vs Cincinnati: MLS Prediction (27.07.2025)

On Sunday, July 27 at 06:15 WIB, Inter Miami will host FC Cincinnati at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale in a regular-season match of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign. The home side has collected 41 points from 21 matches and currently sits fifth in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the visitors have played 24 matches and lead the Eastern standings with 48 points.

In the Inter Miami vs Cincinnati clash, bookmakers clearly favor the home team. A win for the Herons is priced at 1.80, a draw at 4.40, and a victory for the Orange and Blue at 3.72. MLS analysts expect a high-scoring affair: odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.38, while both teams to score is valued at 1.42.

Inter Miami

Javier Mascherano’s team tends to struggle when captain Lionel Messi loses match fitness or form. This was exactly the case on July 17, when the Herons visited Cincinnati and suffered a 0-3 defeat. On that occasion, the opposition successfully neutralized any threat from the Messi–Suárez duo.

Heading into the rematch, there’s an additional factor at play. On the night of July 23 to 24, the traditional All-Star match between MLS stars and the Mexican league takes place. Messi is listed as the main star of the event, and Jordi Alba has also been invited from Miami. Inter’s management is trying to prevent their captain from participating in the Texas showcase. Reports have even surfaced of a Lionel Messi injury that would keep him out of the All-Star team.

Cincinnati

It’s worth noting that Pat Noonan’s side is also dealing with a significant injury absence. Center forward Kevin Denkey has missed two matches already. Along with Brazilian attacker Evander, Denkey is a key offensive threat for the Orange and Blue. Yet even without him, Cincinnati crushed Inter 3-0 at home two weeks ago.

This season, Cincinnati has looked solid. The club has won six of its last seven MLS matches. Even on the road, they’ve been impressive, earning eight wins in 13 away games.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

In the 2024 season, each team won their respective home game in this fixture. Most recently, on July 17 this year, the Orange and Blue secured a dominant 3-0 victory on their home turf.

Prediction

It’s intriguing to wonder whether Messi’s reported injury is genuine or a tactical bluff. At home, Inter is expected to bounce back from their away loss. The visitors, however, will aim to contain the home side’s attacking drive. Contrary to the high-scoring expectations, this prediction goes for under 3.5 total goals at odds of 1.82.