FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 23.11.2025
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FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 23.11.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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FC Cincinnati vs Inter MiamiSunday, November 23, 2025, 5 PM EST
FC Cincinnati odds +165
Inter Miami odds +120
Draw+275
Both teams to scoreYes -264, No +175 

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Preview and Team News

FC Cincinnati Team News

FC Cincinnati had to work hard to get past the challenge of their bitter rivals, Columbus Crew, in the opening round of the 2025 MLS Playoffs. They needed three games to get it done and ultimately closed things out with a 2-1 win at home thanks to a second-half brace from Brenner. Fortunately for them, Cincinnati will have the advantage of playing at home in this matchup against Inter Miami, where they’ll need every advantage they can get.

Cincinnati’s home record has been excellent in recent weeks, and the team has found a way to get the job done after enduring significant struggles midway through the campaign. After losing three games in a row at TQL Stadium after the 2025 Leagues Cup, Cincinnati have bounced back with a five-game undefeated run (W4, D1), including two clean sheets in their last three wins, and no more than one goal conceded each time in that stretch.

That kind of defensive prowess will be needed when facing an Inter Miami side that led the MLS in scoring during the regular season, averaging 2.38 goals per game. Cincinnati should also believe they have some kind of psychological advantage against Inter Miami when playing at home, as they’ve come out on top in the previous four head-to-head meetings in this venue, including a 3-0 win in July this year.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Inter Miami (3-4-1-2): Celentano; Hadebe, Hagglund, Robinson; Echenique, Gidi, Bucha, Engel; Evander; Brenner, Denkey

Inter Miami Team News

Inter Miami had to endure a similar route to Cincinnati to reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals, needing all three games to get past Nashville SC – winning both home games but losing on the road. The 2-1 defeat at Geodis Park saw Inter Miami dominate the possession (61 percent to 39) and come up close in the xG department (1.80 to Nashville’s 2.13), so they’ve been far from being dominated even in games where they lose.

The Herons have been playing well on the road lately, and the loss at Nashville SC was their first since September 13, when they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Charlotte. 

They suffered a 0-3 defeat in their previous visit to this venue and have won just once in their last five head-to-head meetings against Cincinnati (W1, D2, L2), so Inter Miami will need to be at their best to get a good result here.

One thing is certain, though. It’s hard to bet against Inter Miami given their star power and the fact that some of their best players have plenty of experience in elimination matches. As long as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are leading the way for Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano’s men will have a chance, even if they’re playing on the road against a team that has had their number of late.

Inter Miami predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (4-4-2): Ríos Novo; Fray, Allen, Falcón, Jordi Alba; Allende, Busquets, De Paul, Rodríguez; Suárez, Messi

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Main Match Info

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Prediction, Odds

Given their recent head-to-head record against FC Cincinnati and their recent results at TQL Stadium, it’s clear that Inter Miami will need to be at their best if they want to get a positive outcome in this contest. 

However, Inter Miami have a decent history in elimination games at the domestic level, and they should have a good chance of moving to the Eastern Conference Final even if the recent head-to-head record indicates otherwise.

It’s one thing to analyze what might happen in regular-season matches, but the stakes are higher in the playoffs, and star-caliber players tend to step up when it matters the most. 

Cincinnati can rely on Evander, who was an MVP candidate, and the star duo of Brenner and Kevin Denkey upfront. However, Inter Miami have plenty of players who can take over the game and solve problems when things get complicated – even when Lionel Messi is not at his best.

Ultimately, these two teams are evenly matched, and there’s a chance little details and slim margins will decide this game. Inter Miami are at full strength, while Cincinnati have some absences on the defensive line. The star power on the Herons’ side will be too much to overcome for Cincinnati, so expect Inter Miami to find a way to get through and qualify for the next round of the 2025 MLS Playoffs.

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Betting Tip

The three previous head-to-head meetings between these two sides have ended with under 3.5 total goals, and I wouldn’t expect that trend to change here. Given that playoff matches tend to be tighter than regular-season contests, there might not be much room for either side, which should ultimately lead to a low-scoring affair.

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