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·22. August 2025
Inter Miami vs D.C. United: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV

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·22. August 2025
Inter Miami will face D.C. United in a crucial match for setting themselves as playoff contenders. The Heron needs to recover from the huge setback it suffered against Orlando City.
Javier Mascherano must prepare a strategy similar to the one used against Tigres. Despite the importance of the game, Lionel Messi, who didn’t play on Wednesday, should not play on Saturday night.
The Herons have enough power to overcome any adversity the Black and Reds propose.
Join us for this Inter Miami vs D.C. United preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
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According to Sofascore, this would be the tenth time these two teams have faced each other. The head-to-head record is not in the Heron’s favour, as they lost five and tied two.
However, Inter Miami won the last two clashes against the Black and Red.
The game will be available to watch on the MLS Season Pass and EA Sports FC.
Javier Macherano revealed that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not travel with the team to Washington, D.C. for the game against D.C. United.
It seems that the Heron's captain had a setback with his injury suffered in the Necaxa game.
The same thing appears to be happening to Jordi Alba. The Spanish left-back didn’t finish the 90 minutes on Wednesday night, and Mascherano decided to rest him.
The Herons must do a similar game against Tigres. Controlling the defensive block, cutting passing lines, and knowing when to attack.
Inter Miami needs to remain calm with the ball on their feet; they must time the momentum.
D.C. United currently sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with just 20 points. Mascherano has to build an offensive scheme, but without exposing the defense.
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