Inter Miami aims to avenge their previous defeat against FC Cincinnati in their MLS matchup this Saturday. Previously, on July 16, Miami lost 3-0 to Cincinnati, but they gained confidence after a dominating 5-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls in their last game.

Unfortunately for Miami, they face a significant setback with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba suspended due to missing the MLS All-Star Game without permission. Meanwhile, Cincinnati, leading the Eastern Conference, has achieved victory in six out of their last seven matches, including a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake last weekend.

Match Details

Kickoff will take place at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale at 7:15 PM ET. Miami opens as +135 favorites, while Cincinnati comes in as +165 underdogs. A draw is listed at +250, and the total goals over/under is set at 2.5.

Consider the insights from SportsLine’s Jon Eimer, who finished 2023 as their top soccer expert with a record of 248-234-12 and has continued to excel into 2025 across various leagues.

Eimer’s Best Bets

• Cincinnati over 1.5 total goals (+110)
  “Despite Messi’s absence, Cincinnati still boasts a wealth of attacking talent, making this a strategic bet.”

• Cincinnati draw/no bet (+100)
  “With both Messi and Alba out for Miami, who are dependent on their performance, this bet could pay off against a robust Cincinnati team.”

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