FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami FC Prediction: Lionel Messi to extend his incredible goal-scoring form

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami FC: Prediction and Odds on the MLS Match on July 17, 2025

FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami FC will battle it out in round 24 of the Major League Soccer at TQL Stadium. The two teams are coming off a contrasting result with FC Cincinnati losing for the first time since the start of June. How will Inter Miami FC approach this game having won the last meeting of this fixture? Let’s get into the previews of this game and provide a full game preview. 

FC Cincinnati: Form and Statistics

FC Cincinnati were thrashed by Columbus Crew last time out and will be disappointed with how they ended up playing. In the early minutes of the game, this team took a two goal lead with Pavel Bucha and Evander finding the back of the net. However, this team conceded twice before the break and ended up losing by two goals at the end of full time. Ahead of this game, FC Cincinnati sit second in the league’s log with 42 points. 

FC Cincinnati: Team News and Lineup

FC Cincinnati have three players out of this squad without a chance of featuring in this game. While c has a slight chance of featuring in this game, his availability is not fully confirmed. In the meantime, Nick Hagglund, Yuya Kubo and Obina Nwobodo will not be available.

🔖 FC Cincinnati Expected Lineup (3-5-2)

Celentano; Engel, Robinson, Miazga; Orellano, Anunga, Evander, Bucha, Yedlin, Denkey, Kamara

⛔️Unavailable: Sergio Santos (injured), Nick Hagglund, Yuya Kubo, Obina Nwobodo (questionable)

Inter Miami FC: Form and Statistics

Inter Miami FC kept their incredible run since losing to PSG in the Club World Cup and Lionel Messi led them to their third consecutive win. Against Nashville SC last time, this team won 2-1 with a goal in each half as Hany Mukhtar’s strike could not deny them maximum points. Ahead of this game, Inter Miami FC lost only once in nine consecutive matches. The visiting team sits 5th in the standings with 38 points from 19 matches.  

Inter Miami FC: Team News and Lineup

Not a good news for Inter Miami FC in the injury department as there are a number of players who might not feature in this game. Drake Callender and Ian Fray are ruled out of this squad and are not expected to be part of the squad. Also, Noah Allen, Yannick Bright, Gonzalo Lujan, Allen Obando, and David Ruiz availability are questionable. 

🔖 Inter Miami FC Expected Lineup (4-4-2)

Ustari; Weigandt, Falcon, Martinez, Alba; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suárez

⛔️Unavailable: Noah Allen, Yannick Bright, Gonzalo Lujan, Allen Obando, David Ruiz(questionable), Drake Callender, Ian Fray (injured) 

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami FC: Head-to-Head Statistics

FC Cincinnati have had the best of Inter Miami in recent times with more wins. While Inter Miami won the US Open Cup semifinal on penalties in 2023, they also won their most recent fixture in the league which ended 2-0. However, FC Cincinnati won three other times with one of those fixtures ending in a 6-1 dominant performance. 

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Inter Miami FC have won their last three matches and also secured a win in the last fixture of this game. A win for them is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.50.
• Despite losing their last league game, FC Cincinnati have won four of the last five. With three wins in the last five matches of this fixture, a win for the home team is possible with odds at 2.40 on Betway.
• The last four matches involving FC Cincinnati and other teams have ended with at least three goals. Also, Inter Miami have seen their last six matches end with the same scoreline. With a lot of defensive concerns for the two teams, many goals are expected in this game. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.38 on 1Xbet with over 3.5 at 2.05.
• Lionel Messi has scored in his last five Major League Soccer matches. With the Argentine forward expected to start this match, his incredible form could continue with a goal possibility at 1.83 on Bet365 and an assist odds at 2.75.

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami FC Match Prediction 17 July 2025

This is a battle for top spot and the two teams definitely understand the task. While FC Cincinnati FC are having an amazing season, their defeat to Columbus Crew last time out shows they are not undefeatable. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami side have shown a lot of promise since their exit from the Club World Cup and this game could go down the wire as they are fighting hard to make it to top of the table. Therefore, in a game where the two teams should go all out for a win, a lot of offensive play is expected. Also, if there is one player who could lead the line for Inter Miami and give them the goal they need, then, it is Lionel Messi who has now scored a brace in his last five MLS starts. 

Our match prediction is Lionel Messi anytime goalscorer with odds at 1.83 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 2-2 correct score with odds at 11.00 odds on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is over 3.5 goals with odds at 2.00 on Betway bookmaker.