Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Major League Soccer

Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Preview

• Competition: Major League Soccer
• Date: 29 March 2025
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Chase Stadium, Florida, United States of America

Inter Miami will welcome Philadelphia Union at the Chase Stadium in Florida on Saturday evening for one of the most keenly anticipated fixtures in the MLS season. Philadelphia is at the top of the Eastern Conference while Inter Miami is not far behind. The hosts have to cover just a three-point gap, with the added advantage of having a game in hand. Plenty of stars will be in action for the Inter Miami vs Philadelphia fixture, making it an unmissable occasion for the supporters of football in the United States.

Inter Miami could not have asked for a better return from their last six matches.

In the last six games, Miami has collected six victories with the club's winning run stretching back to the end of February. The club has scored 11 goals in the last five matches and is poised to overtake Saturday's opponents in the Eastern Conference. Telasco Segovia is the top scorer so far for Inter Miami, scoring three goals. The team has scored 2.3 goals per match and conceded 1.0 per match in the MLS this term.

Philadelphia Union will also be content with how the recent matches have played out. The leaders in the group have managed four victories and two defeats in the last six outings. During this period, the Philadelphia Union has scored 13 goals and conceded just eight. Philadelphia has done a tremendous job so far to be ahead of Inter Miami in the group. The club has the second-best goals per game ratio in the league (2.4). Tai Baribo, with six goals, and Kai Wagner, with four assists, have been the most clinical and creative forces for Philadelphia Union this season.

Inter Miami Team News

Inter Miami's biggest star and their most dependable player, Lionel Messi, will not be able to take part in the fixture owing to a groin injury. He will be joined by David Ruiz, Marcelo Weigandt, and Robert Taylor on the injury list for the hosts on Saturday.

Philadelphia Union Team News

Markus Anderson is the only confirmed absentee so far for Philadelphia. The club has often employed the 4-4-2 formation this season and is expected to do the same against Inter Miami.

Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Novo

Defenders: Lujan, Falcon, Allen, Alba

Midfielders: Allende, Bright, Busquets, Segovia

Forwards: Picault, Suarez

Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Rick

Defenders: Mbaizo, Glesnes, Glavinovich, Wagner

Midfielders: Harriel, Lukic, Vassilev, Sullivan

Forwards: Uhre, Damiani

Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Inter Miami has won three games while Philadelphia Union has emerged victorious on one occasion.

Key Players to Watch in Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union

Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)

Luis Suarez will be without his long-time attacking partner, Lionel Messi, on Saturday. This will force the Uruguayan to be at his best to carry the weight of the attacking responsibilities.

Suarez and Messi have featured as a front-two for Inter Miami, which is the same setup that got the two tremendous successes at Barcelona. The former Liverpool man has displayed a more creative side to his game so far with four assists and just a single goal to his name. Luis Suarez has 1.2 xG in his last four appearances.

Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union)

Kai Wagner has made the left flank his own at Philadelphia Union. The German player has been a key part of the club's success this season, and he will need to continue to operate at the same level for his club to achieve its objectives. Wagner has four assists this season, which indicates his desire to contribute to the attacking avenues as well.

Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Prediction

Philadelphia Union will go into the fixture with confidence due to the club's status in the league and the table. However, Inter Miami has far superior quality in all aspects to hurt the visitors comfortably.

Predicted Score: Inter Miami 3-1 Philadelphia Union

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