Inter Miami is on the brink of elimination in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals as they prepare for the second leg against LAFC after a 1-0 defeat in the last week.
Match Preview
Miami managed to lose by just a single goal, a strike from Nathan Ordaz in the 57th minute during the first leg in Los Angeles. This defeat marks their first of the season, combined with a prior draw against Toronto FC.
LAFC, aiming for a significant turnaround this season, ranks low in the Western Conference, having lost four of their seven starts. Head Coach Steve Cherundolo has made strategic adjustments targeting continental competition but struggles still shadow the team.
How to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, April 9
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: Inter Miami -200; Draw +340; LAFC +410
Predicted Lineups
Inter Miami: Oscar Ustari, Gonzalo Lujan, Maximiliano Falcon, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba, Fafa Picault, Yannick Bright, Sergio Busquets, Telasco Segovia, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez
LAFC: Hugo Lloris, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Ryan Hollingshead, Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Marco Delgado, Cengiz Under, Nathan Ordaz, Denis Bouanga
Player to Watch
Hugo Lloris will be critical in LAFC’s goal, having faced Messi in multiple high-stakes matches before.
Prediction
Expect a closely contested match, potentially going into extra time or penalties. The stakes are high for Miami as they search for redemption in the second leg.
