Inter Miami welcome the struggling Philadelphia Union to Nu Stadium in the MLS this weekend.
The reigning MLS champions head into the contest after a comfortable 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers, while Philadelphia remain rooted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference following a 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew.
Miami finally secured their first regular-season home win of the campaign last time out and now sit just two points behind conference leaders Nashville SC, albeit having played one game more.
Under interim boss Angel Guillermo Hoyos, the Herons have continued to rely heavily on their attacking quality, but their defensive display against Portland was equally encouraging.
A second straight home victory would mark the first time Miami have achieved that feat in MLS since October last year.
They also have the chance to record back-to-back home clean sheets in league play for the first time since early 2024.
The Herons are unbeaten in their last five meetings with the Union across all competitions and have won each of the last three MLS meetings played in Florida.
Lionel Messi has scored five goals in his last four MLS appearances and once again found the net in the win over Portland alongside German Berterame.
Team news for Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union
Miami are expected to be without Tadeo Allende due to a knee injury.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are both expected to start once again in attack, while Rodrigo De Paul and Sergio Reguilon should continue in midfield and defence respectively.
Philadelphia have several injury concerns ahead of the trip to Florida.
Frankie Westfield, Quinn Sullivan, Japhet Sery Larsen, Eddy Davis and Jesus Bueno are all doubts.
Olwethu Makhanya will miss the match through suspension.
Expected line-ups for Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami: St. Clair; Mura, Lujan, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Berterame
Philadelphia Union: Blake; Harriel, Martinez, Mbaizo, Bender; Sullivan, Lukic, Jacques, Vassilev; Iloski, Damiani
Where to watch Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union: TV channel, live stream
The match will be available to watch live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00am BST on Monday.
The stats for Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Philadelphia
Miami have won their last three MLS home matches against the Union
Philadelphia have lost nine MLS games already this season
Lionel Messi has scored five goals in his last four league appearances
The Union have conceded multiple goals in six of their eight away matches
Prediction for Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union
Miami’s attacking quality should prove too much for a Philadelphia side that continues to struggle defensively, especially away from home. With Messi in strong form and the Herons building momentum, the hosts will be confident of another important victory.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 Philadelphia Union
