DC United vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

• Date: 23rd August, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Audi Field

The DC United vs Inter Miami clash is all set to be a memorable one with the former trying to better their position in the MLS table, and the latter aiming to go higher up the standings. DC United, led by Christian Benteke up front and Swiss manager Rene Weiler in the sidelines, have all to play for in this clash, and it is not only because they sit in the last position in the Eastern Conference and are going through a tough patch where they have collected just two points in their last ten matches. A positive they'll take into consideration is that since 2020, they have enjoyed a better record against Lionel Messi's side and will need to live up to the expectations in this fixture too!

Inter Miami, meanwhile, led by Lionel Messi and managed by Javier Mascherano, have the title in mind. After accumulating 45 points in 24 games, the David Beckham co-owned side will be eyeing a victory over DC United. They recently defeated Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup and LA Galaxy in the MLS, and will be ambitious enough to continue their same form in the MLS as well. Mascherano's side sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and are seven points behind league leaders Cincinnati. Three points against Weiler's side will help them shorten the gap to the first position in the table.

DC United News

DC United have quite a few injury concerns in their side. Firstly, attackers Joao Peglow and Kristian Fletcher are sidelined with knee injuries. Adding to the problems of Weiler, Randall Leal and Hosei Kijima are to be missing this fixture too.

Inter Miami News

For Inter Miami, Oscar Ustari is set to start ahead of first-choice custodian Drake Calleder, who has sustained a groin injury. Star defender Jordi Alba and Ian Fray are doubtful for this clash too. Meanwhile, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi might not be starting the game, but might be substituted in the second half if needed. It has to be noted that he was left out of the matchday squad in the Leagues Cup tie against Tigres UANL.

Predicted Lineups

DC United Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Luis Barraza

Defenders: Conner Antley, Kye Rowles, Lucas Bartlett, David Schnegg

Midfielders: Matti Peltola, Aaron Herrera, Jackson Hopkins, Brandon Servania, Gabriel Pirani

Forward: Christian Benteke

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Oscar Ustari

Defenders: Marcelo Weigandt, Gonzalo Lujan, Maximiliano Falcon, Noah Allen

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright, Tadeo Allende, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia

Forward: Luis Suarez

DC United vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record

DC United have played nine MLS games against Inter Miami since 2020, and have won four of them. Inter Miami have emerged as victors on three occasions, while two fixtures have ended in draws.

Key players to watch in DC United vs Inter Miami

Christian Benteke (DC United)

The talismanic striker for DC United Benteke, who is also their skipper, will be the main man to worry about for Inter Miami. The Belgian forward netted 23 goals last season and emerged as the top scorer of the MLS. This season, he has featured in 19 games so far, and netted eight goals and provided one assist. He scored in consecutive matches against the Columbus Crew and Austin FC, but did not find the back of the net against the New England Revolution and Montreal, which were the club's last two outings. Weiler will hope Benteke finds the back of the net against Inter Miami and hopefully ends their poor streak of form.

Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)

At 38, Suarez has nothing more to prove. Once a stalwart for Barcelona, the Uruguayan will spearhead Inter Miami's attack against DC United. With Messi being uncertain for this fixture, Suarez will have to take up an extra burden on his shoulders to make sure his team finds the back of the net. In their recent Leagues Cup tie against Tigres UANL, he scored from the spot twice to help his team make their way to the semi-finals. He has already recorded 16 goal contributions (six goals, 10 assists) in 21 MLS fixtures so far, and DC United need to be wary of his prolific attacking threat.

DC United vs Inter Miami Prediction

Considering both teams' recent form, it is better to say that Inter Miami will take the pitch as the favourites. However, fans should not write off DC United, as they too will be aiming to get back to winning ways.

Predicted Score: DC United 1-2 Inter Miami

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