The 2025 edition of MLS features matchday 27 this weekend as Orlando City lock horns with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in an important encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are bettling in mid table and will want to win this game.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami Preview
Inter Miami are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Herons eased past Pumas UNAM by a 3-1 scoreline in the Leagues Cup in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Orlando City, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The home side thrashed Necaxa by a 5-1 scoreline in the Leagues Cup this week and will be looking to carry the same momentum into this fixture.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Orlando City have a slight edge over Inter Miami and have won six out of the 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Inter Miami's five victories.
- Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 3-0 scoreline at the hands of FC Cincinnati last month.
- Orlando City have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 1-0 victory against Colorado Rapids in an MLS encounter in June this year.
- Orlando City have won just one out of their last five matches against Inter Miami in all competitions, with that 0-3 win coming in the MLS in May.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami have an excellent squad at their disposal but have blown hot and cold so far this season. Lionel Messi has 25 goals + assists this season and will look to make an impact this weekend.
Orlando City can pack a punch on their day and have a decent recent record against the Herons. Inter Miami are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-3 Inter Miami
Orlando City vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes