Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Cincinnati
Match Time & Date:
17 July 2025
00:30
Prediction: 2-2
Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati will be looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew when they welcome Inter Miami to their TQL Stadium on Thursday morning. Cincinnati aim to overtake Philadelphia Union in top position in Eastern Conference and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in the midweek clash. The likes of Hagglund, Kubo, and Nwobodo remain on the sidelines with injuries, while Sergio Santos will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are still relying on Argentine ace Leo Messi, who has been in a splendid form of late. Given Messi’s signs of improvement and Cincinnati’s attacking potential at home, there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Ohio, but duo Callender – Fray remains in the recovery room.
Highlighted Player (Lionel Messi):
Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the best players in the history of football. He was born on 24 June, 1987 in Rosario and he began his football career at Newell’s Old Boys. At age 10 he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, but having realized his potential at a young age, Barcelona decided to pay for his treatment.
Messi joined Barca in 2001 and he has been playing for the Camp Nou outfit ever since. The Argentine magician has won eight La Liga trophies with Barca and he helped the Catalan giants lift no less than four Champions League titles (2005/2006, 2008/2009, 2010/2011, 2014/2015).
In the 2011/2012 La Liga campaign Messi scored 50 goals for Barca, while netting 14 goals in the 2011/2012 Champions League campaign. The five-time Golden Ball award winner has established himself as Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, but he has yet to win a trophy with Argentina national team at major tournaments. Leo Messi, though, has won Olympic Gold Medal (2008) and FIFA World Youth Championship (2005), with la Albiceleste.
Highlighted Team (Inter Miami):
Inter Miami is an American football (soccer) club that has been competing in the Major League Soccer since 2020. The Herons faced Los Angeles FC on their MLS debut, with the team suffering a 1-0 loss at Venue Banc of California Stadium.
Inter Miami recorded their first MLS win on August 23, 2020, with the team beating Orlando City 3-2 during the coronavirus pandemic. The Herons wear white shirts and violet shorts when playing at home, while black is the dominant colour of their away jersey. Inter Miami welcome their rivals at Inter Miami FC Stadium, the venue which can hold no more than 18,000 spectators.
The stadium was opened on July 18, 2020. Former Manchester United and England ace David Beckham shares the ownership of the club with the likes of Marcelo Claure, Jorge and Jose Mas, and Masayoshi Son. Uruguay tactician Diego Alonso is the first head coach in the history of the club.
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