Minnesota United vs Inter Miami CF Prediction

The Major League Soccer 2024 Supporters Shield winners Inter Miami travel to Minnesota in gameweek 12 of the MLS 2025 season.

After 11 matches, Minnesota sit in seventh place in the overall standings and have lost just twice this season, and only once since their first match. A victory here would enable them to leapfrog Lionel Messi’s team and they will look to get back to winning ways at the Allianz Field.

Inter Miami have had a busy start to their season, having to balance league duties with CONCACAF Champions Cup duties. They did get knocked out by fellow MLS rivals Vancouver Whitecaps in the semi finals, however, a comfortable 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls has allowed them to get back to winning ways heading into this fixture which could see Javier Mascherano’s side jump to second from fifth in the table.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Minnesota vs Inter Miami

Minnesota welcome Inter Miami to the Allianz Field this Saturday with both sides looking to continue their bid for playoffs and early momentum. You will be able to catch this game if you are an Apple TV subscriber.

Livestream

You will be able to watch this match on Saturday on Apple TV.

• Date: Saturday 10, May
• Kick-off: 21:30 BST
• Channel: Apple TV

Key Statistics

• At the back vs on attack: Minnesota have the third best defence in the division while Inter Miami have the fourth best offence

• Dayne St. Clair will have his work cut out for him in net for the hosts. He is facing Messi who has the highest average shots and shots on target per game

• Miami’s Luis Suarez has provided six assists this campaign- more than any other player

• Minnesota have kept the most clean sheets in the league so far, with six

• They love to see red: Inter Miami have received three red cards this campaign- more than any other side

Minnesota Preview, Form and Standout Players

Minnesota Predicted Lineup (5-3-2): St. Clair; Rosales, Romero, Boxall, Harvey, Hlongwane; Lod, Trapp, Pereyra; Oluwaseyi, Yeboah.

Hassani Dotson, Owen Gene and Kipp Keller are all expected to miss this match for the hosts.

Their only defeat in their past five games came at home to Vancouver. They have also drawn twice 0-0 versus Dallas and Toronto. They have been victorious away to New York City and Austin.

Their five at the back set up will be crucial in order to stop some of Miami’s attacking talents, with St. Clair being the man to rely on in goal. He has made a clean sheet in over half of his games. However, in their last five, despite making three clean sheets, the offence has scored just six.

Inter Miami Preview, Form and Standout Players

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ustari; Alba, Allen, Lujan, Weigandt; Bright, Busquets; Segovia, Messi, Picault; Suarez.

Near enough to a full squad is available for Mascherano, aside from David Ruiz who remains a doubt, however, could recover in time.

It has been a mixed bag for Inter Miami of late. Two victories against Columbus and NYRB sandwiched three losses in a row, including a home and away defeat to Vancouver as they exited the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In between those losses was a 4-3 home defeat to Dallas, who came back to win despite being 3-1 down.

Shock horror, Lionel Messi has been their star performer this season, with four goals while Suarez tops the assist chart with six. Messi also averages more than three shots more than any other player for Miami, so will be Minnesota’s biggest threat on Saturday.

Head-to-head Comparison

These sides have only met once before since Inter Miami’s induction to the MLS in 2020. This game ended in a 2-1 home victory for Inter Miami.

Betting Tip for Minnesota vs Inter Miami

It is important for Inter Miami to get back on track in the league after their focus shifted more to winning the Champions Cup. They are now back in league-mode and will be looking to win back-to-back Supporters Shield titles.

Therefore, we have gone for Inter Miami to Win as the best tip for this match. A stake of £10 on Betfred can earn a potential return of up to £28.75.

Final Prediction

Minnesota 1-3 Inter Miami