Major League Soccer,
Round 32
Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati
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Venue
- Nu Stadium
Where to Watch Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati: TV and online streams
Inter Miami versus FC Cincinnati kicks off at 7:30pm ET on Wednesday, October 28, which is 11:30pm GMT for viewers in the UK, at Nu Stadium in Miami.
The match is live worldwide on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, including in the UK and the US.
Preview for Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami’s winning run came to a crashing halt in New Jersey. Now Kily González’s side need a response, as they host FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium on Wednesday night, aiming to avoid back-to-back MLS regular-season defeats for the first time since 2023.
Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls ended a three-game winning streak. A Casemiro own goal put Miami behind, and Emil Forsberg wrapped up the win for the hosts. Miami, who lead the league with 73 goals, managed just one shot on target all night.
Lionel Messi played just over half an hour after dashing back from Spain, and his run of 14 straight games with at least one goal or assist came to an end.
The defeat has made things tighter in the race for the top playoff seeds. Miami are now third in the East, level on points with second-placed New England but behind them on goal difference, and only four points clear of Chicago Fire in fourth.
Cincinnati arrive in much better spirits. They won 2-0 at DC United at the weekend, their second straight victory, as they push to climb into the top seven in the East. They sit eighth with 42 points.
Kévin Denkey is their main threat, with 17 goals this season, and Evander has created 82 chances.
Recent history between the sides is mixed. Miami are unbeaten in their last two home games against Cincinnati and haven’t conceded in either. Cincinnati, though, have taken points in three of their last four trips to Miami.
The Major League Soccer Table
Major League Soccer 2026
USA
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC |
31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 66 | 23 | 43 | 70 |
W
D
W
W
W
|
| 2 |
New England Revolution |
31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 51 | 42 | 9 | 55 |
W
W
W
L
L
|
| 3 |
Inter Miami |
31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 73 | 53 | 20 | 55 |
L
W
W
W
L
|
| 4 |
Chicago Fire |
31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 55 | 46 | 9 | 51 |
W
L
L
W
W
|
| 5 |
Charlotte |
31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 55 | 48 | 7 | 47 |
L
D
L
W
L
|
| 6 |
Philadelphia Union |
31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 46 |
L
D
W
W
W
|
| 7 |
Orlando City SC |
31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 60 | 72 | -12 | 42 |
D
W
D
W
L
|
| 8 |
FC Cincinnati |
31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 64 | 71 | -7 | 42 |
W
W
L
L
W
|
| 9 |
New York Red Bulls |
31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 56 | -15 | 39 |
W
L
L
W
L
|
| 10 |
Columbus Crew |
31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 1 | 38 |
W
W
W
L
W
|
| 11 |
Toronto FC |
31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 48 | 59 | -11 | 36 |
L
W
D
W
L
|
| 12 |
New York City FC |
31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 43 | 2 | 35 |
D
D
L
L
D
|
| 13 |
DC United |
31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 55 | -17 | 33 |
L
L
L
W
L
|
| 14 |
Atlanta United FC |
31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 39 | 54 | -15 | 30 |
L
L
W
L
D
|
| 15 |
CF Montreal |
31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 36 | 62 | -26 | 25 |
L
D
L
L
W
|
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Position 8, 9 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Team News for Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati
Messi is expected to return to the starting line-up after his reduced role against the Red Bulls. He has 25 MLS goals this season, and Luis Suárez has 15.
Maximiliano Falcón is available after serving a suspension, and Yannick Bright is back from injury. Mateo Silvetti, Tadeo Allende and Fricio Caicedo are all out.
Cincinnati are without Julián Malatini, Tyrell Malacia, Miles Robinson and Ender Echenique. David Doudera is a doubt after picking up an injury against DC United. Roman Celentano will start in goal.
Expected line-ups for Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami: St. Clair; Lujan, Casemiro, Falcon, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Galarza; Messi, Suarez, Berterame
FC Cincinnati: Celentano; Smith, Hagglund, Hadebe; Powell, Bucha, Evander, Nwobodo, Valenzuela; Barlow, Denkey
Recent Form & Stats for Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati
- Messi has has seven goal involvements in the last two meetings with Cincinnati
- Cincy need just one goal from any of their final three regular season outings to set a club record for the most in a single MLS campaign, surpassing their total of 64 from 2022
- The win at DC United saw Cincinnati keep a clean sheet for the first time in this competition since April
- Cincinnati have recorded the most red cards in the Eastern Conference with seven
Recent Results : Inter Miami
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Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls
YOR
L 2 – 0 2026-10-24
Inter Miami
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Major League Soccer
Atlanta United FC
W 1 – 3 2026-10-18
Inter Miami
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Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
W 2 – 0 2026-10-15
New York City FC
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Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
W 4 – 0 2026-10-11
DC United
UNI
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Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
COL
L 2 – 1 2026-09-28
Inter Miami
Recent Results : FC Cincinnati
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Major League Soccer
DC United
UNI
W 0 – 2 2026-10-25
FC Cincinnati
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Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
W 2 – 1 2026-10-22
DC United
UNI
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Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
L 0 – 2 2026-10-18
Columbus Crew
COL
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Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
L 2 – 3 2026-10-15
New England Revolution
ENG
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Major League Soccer
Atlanta United FC
W 1 – 3 2026-10-11
FC Cincinnati
Prediction for Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati
With Messi fit and raring to go and second place in the East up for grabs, expect the home side to go full throttle. And when Messi is in the mood he remains the best player in MLS. Expect a big night from the Argentinian superstar and a home win.
Match Prediction
Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati
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