FanSided MLS
·8 août 2025
Inter Miami vs Orlando City: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV

In partnership with
Yahoo sportsFanSided MLS
·8 août 2025
Inter Miami qualified for the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup after defeating Pumas. Despite the huge victory, the Herons must set their eyes on the match against Orlando City.
The last time these two teams faced each other, Inter Miami lost 0-3 in a horrible afternoon. That loss put Javier Mascherano in doubt before the Club World Cup.
Join us for this Inter Miami vs Orlando City preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
Both teams face each other 17 times. The Lions won six games, while the Herons only won five times. The remainder of the games ended up as a draw, according to Sofascore.
The game will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass, EA Sports FC, and SiriusXM FC.
Just like with Pumas, Lionel Messi, Drake Callender, and Oscar Ustari are out of the game. There were no signs of discomfort in any player after the game against Pumas, apart from the injured.
The substitution of Ian Fray for Weigandt at halftime could be a hint at who would be the starting right-back on Sunday.
I believe Mascherano will learn from his mistakes, so I picture him putting five defenders on Sunday.
Predicted lineup for the Herons: Rios Novo; Fray, Lujan, Falcon, Allen, Alba; De Paul, Bright, Busquets; Suarez, Segovia or Allende.
Inter Miami needs to figure out and close the space on its defense. Last time, the Herons suffered on the sides and, after a lapse, Orlando City could penetrate through the middle.
However, Inter Miami proved to be an offensive machine without Lionel Messi. The addition of Rodrigo De Paul will help in the defensive phase, as the Lions are known for being strictly vertical in their attack.
Javier Mascherano needs to consider that they are not playing at home, so they should prepare for an atmosphere that will challenge the players and try to take them out of the game.