Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction: Will Lionel Messi Win MLS Cup?

The 2025 MLS Cup final will be played at the iconic Chase Stadium, where two of the finest teams will lock horns and aim to lift the trophy. Whichever way this game goes, history will be made for either of these teams, as they register their first-ever MLS Cup triumph, which means this could be the most thrilling final yet. Let's look at the key details about the Inter Miami CF vs Vancouver Whitecaps match ahead of the MLS Cup Final:

Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview

Inter Miami finished in third place in the Eastern Conference, a position that set the foundation for a dominant playoff run. They defeated Nashville SC, then FC Cincinnati, and in the final, they beat New York City FC to win another trophy. This year, the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami have lost against Vancouver previously, and surely they will need to make proper plans to take them on once again. This will be the final career game for Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, and surely the Herons will look to bid farewell to these legends in a proper way by winning the trophy.

On the other hand, the Vancouver Whitecaps are defined by consistency and efficiency. The Whitecaps finished the regular season as the second seed in the Western Conference, earning a strong place in the play-off journey. They beat FC Dallas, LAFC and San Diego FC to secure the Western Conference title. Tactical discipline and strong leadership have driven their impressive run this season. They will be confident going into this match, as they have already beaten Miami in the past. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Match Info

Match Name: Inter Miami CF vs Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS

Stadium Name: Chase Stadium

Kick-Off Time: 07:30 PM GMT

Inter Miami Team News

On the injury front, Ryan Sailor and David Ruiz will be the only ones unavailable for selection. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play the game. Fans can expect Miami to play with a similar style, but surely they will be a bit cautious, as Vancouver's attack is very lethal. Former Barcelona stars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets will officially retire from professional football after the final.

Inter Miami Expected Line-Up (5-3-2):

Goalkeeper: Rios

Defenders: Weigandt, Falcon, Busquests, Allen, Alba

Midfielders: Silvetti, De Paul, Rodriguez

Forwards: Messi, Allende

Vancouver Whitecaps Team News

Vancouver have a few more injury concerns, Sam Adekugbe, Belal Halbouni, Daniel Rios, Schonlau and Veselinovic are all injured. The rest of the players are fit to play against Miami. The Caps will be very much relying on their star player, Thomas Müller, who has surely had a positive impact on the team since joining them.

Vancouver Whitecaps Expected Line-Up (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Takaoka

Defenders: Ocampo, Blackmon, Priso-Mbongue, Laborda

Midfielders: Cubas, Berhalter

Forwards: Sabbi, Muller, Ahmed, White

Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Injuries

Let's see which players might miss the Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps fixture due to injuries. Ryan Sailor is out due to a knee injury, and David Ruiz is also out due to a hamstring injury. The rest of the team is fullt fit to play.

The away side will miss some key players due to injury, and some of them are out for a couple of weeks. Here's the list of all those players who will miss the final game.

Sportsdunia's Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction

This will be a very tight fixture for sure, and might go to extra time and penalties as well. For the very first time, these two sides will be facing each other in a final fixture like this. Quality-wise, there isn't a huge difference between the two sides, but surely fans will witness a thrilling match. Most probably, Vancouver will win this fixture as they have been brilliant so far.

Predicted Score: Inter Miami 2-3 Vancouver Whitecaps