By Braden Chalker
Inter Miami hit the road to take on Eastern Conference foes FC Cincinnati in a top-of-the-table clash at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati have been one of the best teams in MLS this season -- much like the 2023 season -- as they've managed 11 league wins from their last 11 matches played. Pat Noonan's side are strong contenders again for the Supporters' Shield as they trail the leading Herons by just two points with a a game in hand.
Miami have also been in impressive recent form, winning four straight league matches as they're on a five match unbeaten streak. Even without the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, the south Florida side have found ways to win to keep their position atop the Supporters' Shield table.
Here's 90min's guide to Cincinnati vs Miami.
What time does FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami kick-off?
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Stadium: TQL Stadium
- Date: Saturday 6 July (United States) / Sunday 7 July (United Kingdom)
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST (Sunday)
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami H2H record (Last Five Games)
- FC Cincinnati: 3 wins
- Inter Miami: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Inter Miami 0-1 FC Cincinnati (7 October 2023) - MLS
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FC Cincinnati team news
Cincinnati's standout defender Matt Miazga was put on the team's season-ending injury list due to a knee injury, while fellow defender Nick Hagglund was also placed on the same list as he recently underwent ankle surgery.
Yuya Kubo is set to miss the match due to yellow card accumulation after picking up a booking vs DC United.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Inter Miami ( 3-4-1-2 ): Celentano; Keller, Robinson, Murphy; Orellano, Nwobodo, Bucha, Yedlin; Acosta; Kelsy, Baird.
Inter Miami team news
The Herons have no new injuries in their camp, but both Messi and Suarez are still competing at Copa America 2024. Argentina survived a scare vs Ecuador as they won on penalty kicks to advance to the semi-finals, while Suarez's Uruguay take on Brazil Saturday night.
Full-back Jordi Alba and midfielder Diego Gomez will both miss the match due to yellow card accumulation after they picked up bookings in the win over Charlotte FC.
As Paraguay were eliminated from Copa America earlier this week, Matias Rojas could soon return to the mix for Miami and potentially start vs Cincinnati given that he was unused substitute in their final two group stage matches.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati ( 4-3-3 ): Callender; Weigandt, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Negri; Cremaschi, Busquets, Gressel; Rojas, Campana, Taylor.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami score prediction
This one is shaping up to be an enthralling encounter between two top MLS sides that are leading the race for the 2024 Supporters' Shield. Miami will fancy their chances in this one even without a few key players, but Cincinnati will prove to be too much at home in front of their fans.
Miami have been able to squeak out a few victories in recent weeks, but that will come to an end momentarily on Saturday night with Cincinnati leapfrogging the Herons in the table.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Inter Miami
This article was originally published on 90min.com as FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Preview, predictions and lineups.
