{"id":20353,"date":"2025-09-20T13:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T08:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=20353"},"modified":"2025-10-27T07:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:30:23","slug":"d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"D.C. United vs Inter Miami Lineups: Preview, Team News, and Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter Miami have an opportunity to secure a spot in the <\/span><b>MLS Cup Playoffs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when they host an already-eliminated D.C. United at <\/span><b>Chase Stadium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. After suffering a 3\u20130 loss to Charlotte FC, the Herons bounced back with a 3\u20131 win over <\/span><b>Seattle Sounders FC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the same team that defeated them in the heated <\/span><b>Leagues Cup Final<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> less than three weeks ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lionel Messi scored two goals in that match, but Miami\u2019s short bench continued to be a problem. They only had 15 players, including two goalkeepers, available for the match, which is below the usual <\/span><b>MLS matchday roster of 20 players<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This latest victory enabled Inter Miami to be back on track after several dismal performances and provided them with an opportunity to compete in the MLS Cup Playoffs in consecutive seasons like never before in club history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The win over D.C. United will guarantee Miami a ticket to the playoffs in case New York Red Bulls lose or even draw with CF Montr\u00e9al, and a draw against D.C. United will send Miami to the playoffs in case the Red Bulls lose. D.C. United, on the other hand, is in a transitional phase since they parted with sporting director Ally Mackay earlier in the week and are yet to formulate their next course of action.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Match_Details_When_and_Where\" >Match Details: When and Where<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Head-to-Head_Record\" >Head-to-Head Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Current_Form\" >Current Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Inter_Miami\" >Inter Miami<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#DC_United\" >D.C. United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Inter_Miami_Team_News\" >Inter Miami Team News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Inter_Miami_Predicted_Lineup_vs_DC_United\" >Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. D.C. United<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Formation_4-1-2-3\" >Formation: 4-1-2-3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#DC_United_Team_News\" >D.C. United Team News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#DC_United_Predicted_Lineup_vs_Inter_Miami\" >D.C. United Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Formation_4-3-3\" >Formation: 4-3-3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Match_Prediction\" >Match Prediction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-lineups-preview-team-news-and-predictions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Details_When_and_Where\"><\/span><b>Match Details: When and Where<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saturday, Sept. 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kick-Off Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 p.m. ET \/ 4:30 p.m. PT \/ 12:30 a.m. BST (Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stadium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chase Stadium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head-to-Head_Record\"><\/span><b>Head-to-Head Record<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Inter Miami and D.C. United have faced each other multiple times in MLS, with the following results:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Team<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wins<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Draws<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Losses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Last Meeting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter Miami<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United 1\u20131 Inter Miami (Aug. 23, 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United 1\u20131 Inter Miami (Aug. 23, 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While D.C. United have historically had more wins against Miami, the current form of the two teams is heavily in favor of the Herons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Form\"><\/span><b>Current Form<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter_Miami\"><\/span><b>Inter Miami<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Inter Miami bounced back after the Charlotte loss to beat Seattle Sounders 3\u20131 on Sept. 16. Their previous results include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte FC 3\u20130 Inter Miami \u2013 9\/13\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle Sounders 3\u20130 Inter Miami \u2013 8\/31\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter Miami 3\u20131 Orlando City \u2013 8\/27\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team has struggled to maintain consistency, but the win against Seattle could mark the start of a strong finish to the season as they chase a playoff spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DC_United\"><\/span><b>D.C. United<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>D.C. United are struggling through one of their toughest seasons, with just one win in the last 13 games. Some recent results include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United 1\u20131 Orlando City \u2013 9\/13\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City FC 1\u20132 D.C. United \u2013 8\/10\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United 1\u20131 CF Montr\u00e9al \u2013 8\/16\/25<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team has the lowest goals scored (27) in the MLS and has conceded the most goals (55) in the Eastern Conference. Christian Benteke, their key attacker, has not been able to repeat his performance of the Golden Boot last season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple TV has provided MLS Season Pass, where fans can watch the proceedings in real time. This is also present in the United States and across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter_Miami_Team_News\"><\/span><b>Inter Miami Team News<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34987 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Inter-Miami-Team-News.webp\" alt=\"Inter Miami Team News\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Inter-Miami-Team-News.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Inter-Miami-Team-News-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Miami is seeking to grow its momentum and get into a playoff. Lionel Messi is still the primary player of the team, and there are reports that he will sign a two-year renewal with the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Javier Mascherano, the head coach, will have more choices this week because the center back Tomas Aviles is back after a suspension. Several important players will, however, be missing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luis Su\u00e1rez (suspension)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fafa Picault (injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltsar Rodriguez (injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allen Obando (injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Ruiz (injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telasco Segovia (injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami\u2019s roster is imbalanced, heavily reliant on Messi to produce results. The team faces a busy schedule, playing nine games in 27 days, which will test their stamina and squad depth. Clinching a playoff spot against D.C. could allow Mascherano to rotate players and rest key stars for the final stretch of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter_Miami_Predicted_Lineup_vs_DC_United\"><\/span><b>Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. D.C. United<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formation_4-1-2-3\"><\/span><b>Formation: 4-1-2-3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Player<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goalkeeper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ustari<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weigandt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falcon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aviles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensive Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De Paul<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Busquets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right Wing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allende<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Messi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Wing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alba<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DC_United_Team_News\"><\/span><b>D.C. United Team News<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D.C. United are playing for pride as they approach the end of a difficult season. They recently parted ways with sporting director <\/span><b>Ally Mackay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Erkut Sogut has been tipped as the new director to assist in finding a new head coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian Benteke is also the center of their assault, yet his physique has fallen since the Golden Boot-winning season of last year. The unavailable key players that will not play this match are Lukas MacNaughton (red card), Dominique Badji, Kristian Fletcher, and Randall Leal (injuries).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the weakest teams in MLS this season is D.C. United, who have a few bright spots such as young midfielder Jackson Hopkins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DC_United_Predicted_Lineup_vs_Inter_Miami\"><\/span><b>D.C. United Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formation_4-3-3\"><\/span><b>Formation: 4-3-3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Player<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goalkeeper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barraza<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antley<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bartlett<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rowles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schnegg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopkins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Servania<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Midfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peltola<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right Wing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pirani<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forward<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benteke<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Wing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peglow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Prediction\"><\/span><b>Match Prediction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter Miami are likely to have the upper hand in this match. Even with an aging core and a short bench, their midweek victory against Seattle Sounders has restored confidence. D.C. United, with just one win in 13 matches and the worst defensive record in the Eastern Conference, will struggle to challenge Miami\u2019s star players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A win would bring Inter Miami closer to clinching a playoff spot, potentially depending on the Red Bulls\u2019 result against CF Montr\u00e9al. Messi\u2019s influence will be vital, but Miami could secure the victory without needing a personal masterclass from him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>D.C. United vs Inter Miami<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> matchup is crucial for Miami as they aim to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in consecutive seasons. While D.C. United play for pride, and Inter Miami are motivated to maintain momentum and end the season strong. Fans can expect an exciting match at Chase Stadium, with Messi once again being the key figure in Miami\u2019s lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This match may be the one that helps Miami cement itself as one of the best competitors in the MLS, as the playoffs are within reach, and D.C. United seeks to end the season with some honor regardless of their hardships.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami have an opportunity to secure a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs when they host an already-eliminated D.C. United at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. 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