Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps – Line-ups, stats and preview

Inter Miami CF take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Read our in-depth preview here.

Match preview for Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps

The stage is set at Florida’s Chase Stadium as Inter Miami host Vancouver Whitecaps in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final clash.

With 18,000 fans expected to fill the stands, the pressure is on for Miami to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg.

Inter will be banking on their strong record at home – three wins in their last five outings – under Javier Mascherano.

Meanwhile, Vancouver come into the match the match in peak form, currently sitting atop the MLS Western Conference and riding high after a 5-1 win over Austin FC at the weekend.

Team news for Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps

Mascherano is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 to use Messi’s influence in midfield.

The hosts will likely adopt a high press with the aim of controlling possession in humid conditions.

Both teams benefit from having full-strength squads, with no significant injuries or suspensions to report.

Expected line-ups for Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps

Inter Miami: Ustari (GK); Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba; Segovia, Busquets, Redondo, Allende; Messi, Suarez

Vancouver Whitecaps: Takaoka (GK); Ocampo, Blackmon, Vaselinovic, Johnson; Berhalter, Cubas, Vite; Rios, White, Ahmed

How to watch Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps: TV channel, online stream

Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps will kick-off at 20:00 Eastern Time and 17:00 Pacific Time. Fans un the US can watch the game on Fubo TV.

Prediction

Inter Miami have no choice but to come at Vancouver if they are to pull off the comeback and make the final. Having said that, the visitors are top for a reason and will not be an easy team to beat. A Miami win may be on the cards but it may take something extra to get past their opponents.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-0 Vancouver Whitecaps

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Mitch Fretton

Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.

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