| D.C. United wins | Draw | Inter Miami wins |
|---|---|---|
| 3.155 | 3.96 | 2.064 |
| D.C. United | Inter Miami |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: New England Rev. 2 - 0 DC United
| LAST GAME: Orlando City 4 - 1 Inter Miami
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Audi Field, Washington, DC, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| DC United vs Inter Miami | Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT |
| DC United odds | +242 |
| Inter Miami odds | -110 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Over 2 | -833 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
DC United vs Inter Miami CF Preview and Team News
DC United Team News
For DC United, winning this game is extremely important, as they’ve lost four out of their last five outings. They also sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table and harbor virtually no hopes whatsoever for the Shield. In fact, the club should be glad that there’s no relegation in MLS.
The home team’s recent fortunes seemed to turn somewhat for the better as they drew 1-1 against CF Montreal in their previous encounter. They held just 42% possession but posted an impressive xG of 2.21.
Signed. Sealed. Delivered. 🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/62oDiCKD4p
— D.C. United (@dcunited) August 21, 2025
Offensively, DC seemed to be in good nick, as they took a total of 16 shots, three of which were big chances and one was converted into a goal in the 28th minute by midfielder Hopkins.
Ahead of their clash with Miami, United have several key players sidelined with injuries: Hosei Kijima, Kristian Fletcher, Peglow, and Randall Leal.
DC United predicted lineup vs Inter Miami (4-3-3): Barraza; Antley, MacNaughton, Rowles, Schnegg; Servania, Peltola, Hopkins; Benteke, Pirani, Herrera.
Inter Miami CF Team News
Inter Miami will be glad to report no major injury absences in their squad ahead of the clash. Manager Javier Mascherano, known for his methodical approach to building attacks, used a one-man striking option in Luis Suarez when Lionel Messi was sidelined.
Now that the famed Argentinian is back in action, Mascherano is expected to go back to his usual 4-4-2 formation with emphasis on passing the ball sideways and through gaps in their opponents’ midfield.
90 minutes of fight. We left everything on the field. 😤 We go again next Wednesday! 🔜💗 pic.twitter.com/IpQUsiXSwQ
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 21, 2025
Although Messi is available for selection, his ex-Barcelona teammate Mascherano is expected to ease him back into the action, bringing him off the bench to make an impact. Until the captain enters the game, the visitors will, in all likelihood, operate with the 4-2-3-1 formation that has worked to their advantage of late.
Sitting fifth in the league table, Miami have been in good form, going unbeaten in four of their last five matches and scoring a total of 11 goals.
Inter Miami CF predicted lineup vs DC United (4-2-3-1): Ustari; Fray, Falcon, Lujan, Alba; Busquets, Bright; Allende, De Paul, Segovia; Suarez.
DC United vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
- Pick: Inter Miami CF to win
- Odds: -110 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: DC United 1-3 Inter Miami CF
Based on recent form and the overall quality of their squad, Miami have a massive advantage over the hosts. While the return of Messi is bound to give a massive boost to the Herons, manager Mascherano knows how to win even without the presence of the legendary forward.
Alongside Suarez, Messi forms one of the deadliest attacking combos in MLS, making them a constant threat.
In midfield, the likes of De Paul and Sergio Busquets will ensure that transitions are created regularly and weighted passes get carried forward into the final third. Miami’s astute nature when it comes to implementing tactics, as well as DC’s poor form, make them the favorites.
DC United vs Inter Miami CF Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Inter Miami CF to score the last goal
- Odds: -161 (20Bet)
We expect Inter Miami to score the last goal of this game, given the high standards they constantly maintain in the final third. DC’s defense has been in shambles lately, conceding 11 goals in their last five outings, and much of this can be attributed to the lack of communication among the defenders.
Moreover, their poor positioning skills inside their box, as well as ineffective marking, allow their opponents to convert goals from preventable chances. Miami will exploit this to the fullest, since they know well that the hosts haven’t kept a clean sheet in seven matches and haven’t won once in their last 11.
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