Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV

MLS season-ending is right around the corner. Soon, it will be playoff time. This season was a turning point in Inter Miamis club history. With eight games left of the season, the Herons are in first position in the East conference. This weekend, Inter Miami will face the most difficult challenge of the season so far.

First place in the Eastern Conference against their runner-up. Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati on Saturday night. An exciting game between two of the best teams in the MLS.

Join us for this Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

• When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 28, 2024.
• What time is kick-off? 20:30
• Where is it played? Chase Stadium. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head record

Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati faced each other ten times, with this one becoming the eleventh. The Herons and the Orange and Blue have an even record in MLS, with each team winning four matches and drawing one. They also met once in the US Open Cup, where Inter Miami emerged victorious in the penalty shootout.

However, the last two times these teams faced each other, Cincinnati had the win.

Where is the game transmitted?

All games that weekend will be available to watch live on MLS Season Pass.

Inter Miami Team News

Inter Miami has a history of injuries; Lionel Messi, Heron's captain, has not seen any action on the field since his ankle injury in the Copa America final against Colombia. His expected return is on August 31.

Losing to Columbus Crew in the Leagues Cup set some doubts in the team. Here is the predicted lineup for Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati: Callender; Fray, Aviles, Martinez, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Redondo; Gomez, Suarez, Rojas.

FC Cincinnati Team News

The Orange and Blue acquired forward Nico Goacchini from the Italian club 1907 Como on a loan condition.

Cincinnati has Matt Miazga injured from a cruciate ligament surgery since June 17th, and Nick Hagglund hurt from a broken fibula since June 24th.

Predicted FC Cincinnati lineup vs Inter Miami: Celentano; Robinson, Keller, Murphy, Yedlin; Nwobodo, Baird, Bucha; Orellano, Kubo, and Sergio Santos

Score Prediction

In the last game, both teams faced each other; it would seem Cincinnati would take the lead and win easily. However, Inter Miami will rise from the recent elimination in the Leagues Cup, with their only focus being the MLS. The team is ready for battle.

I see a victory for Inter Miami but with a tight margin. I expect Cincinnati to have possession and the Herons trying to counter-attack with Rojas or Gomez. The defense has to be solid against Orellano's speed and the other strikers. Jordi Alba and David Martinez must watch out for that left side.

In my prediction, Fray is the starter, not Weigandt; with his speed, he can counter the attacks from the right, and his crucial determination to attack will help Miami throughout the match.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 FC Cincinnati