Inter Miami vs CF Montreal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

Inter Miami vs CF Montreal Preview

• Tournament: MLS
• Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 11:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Chase Stadium, Florida

Inter Miami aim to get back to winning ways at the Chase Stadium when they host a struggling CF Montreal side in their upcoming MLS clash. The Inter Miami vs CF Montreal clash will be taking place on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

Inter Miami's form has significantly dipped over the last few weeks, as they have won just one of their last five games and are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference table with 22 points from 13 games. Miami have won three of their seven home games so far this season, but conceded 12 goals at home too!

Javier Mascherano has to inspire his side to pick up their form and move up the table. He needs to help improve their defensive structure by making them more compact and resilient to opposition attackers. Moreover, he'll also need his side to be more clinical going forward and for Lionel Messi to weave his magic to get a big home win.

CF Montreal have had a horrid start to the new MLS campaign, winning just one of their 14 matches so far. They're in the 15th place in the Eastern Conference table, having suffered nine losses so far and are in desperate need of an inspiring result.

Montreal could look to poke at Miami's vulnerabilities to get a positive result. They will, of course, have to be way sturdier defensively and near perfect with their work to keep Messi & co quiet. However, they'll also need to be smart with their counter-attack and set-piece threat to hurt Miami's shaky backline and get away with an impressive result from this clash.

Inter Miami Team News

Mascherano is still missing some important players in his squad for the upcoming clash. Midfielder David Ruiz remains sideline with an issue, while defender Ryan Sailor is still recovering from a concussion issue. Miami's goalkeeper Drake Callender recently sustained a groin injury and remains sidelined.

CF Montreal Team News

The Canadian side are also missing quite a few players in their squad right now. Midfielder Dominik Yankov (groin) and defender George Campbell recently suffered injuries and are likely to be out for this clash too. Gennadiy Synchuk (leg) and Brye Duke are also absent. Joel Watermann is suspended.

Inter Miami vs CF Montreal Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Oscar Ustari

Defenders: Ian Fray, Gonzalo Lujan, Maximiliano Falcon, Jordi Alba

Midfielder: Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright, Lionel Messi

Forwards: Benjamin Cremaschi, Tadeo Allende, Luis Suarez

CF Montreal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Sebastian Breza

Defenders: Dawid Bugaj, Fernando Alvarez, Jalen Neal, Luca Petrasso

Midfielders: Nathan Saliba, Vicor Loturi, Caden Clark

Forwards: Dante Sealy, Tom Pearce, Price Owusu

Inter Miami vs CF Montreal Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced each other on 10 occasions in the past. Out of that, Inter Miami have won three games and CF Montreal have won six games. In their last five meetings, Montreal have won three games and Miami have come out on top on three occasions.

Key Players to Watch in Inter Miami vs CF Montreal

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi has started the 2025 MLS campaign pretty strongly, just slightly underperforming his 5.41 xG (expected goals) with five goals so far in 10 games. He will, although, be adamant at picking up his own form to help Inter Miami get rid off the rustiness in their gameplay.

The Argentine forward will look to be a menacing figure for Montreal with his clever movement in the opposition area and his killer passes into the key areas. He'll also look to get at the end of some chances and put them away clinically to help his side get a big win at their home.

Sebastian Breza (CF Montreal)

Sebastian Breza has had a pretty woeful start to the 2024/25 season and is determined to improve that. He has averaged 3.5 saves per game with a 50% accuracy, but needs to significantly pick up his form to help his side hold their own against Inter Miami.

Breza can expect a barrrage of shots at his goal, which means he needs to be at his sharpest to react to them sharply and frustrate the hosts. He will need to be on point with his shot-stopping ability to force Miami into losing their cool and allowing his side to come away with a decent result.

Inter Miami vs CF Montreal Prediction

Inter Miami have actually had a pretty wonky record against CF Montreal in the MLS, but they have had a much better start than their opponents in the start of the 2025 MLS campaign. They will look to use that to their advantage at their home turf.

Montreal should be able to put up a fight, but their defensive vulnerabilities might cause their downfall against Inter Miami. Messi & co should be able to produce an entertaining attacking display to thrill their fans and get a positive result.

Predicted Score: Inter Miami 2-0 CF Montreal

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