DC United come up against Inter Miami on 24 August at their beautiful venue. Audi Field will surely be packed, as it seems like the Herons’ big star, Lionel Messi, is fit and ready for action, meaning coach Javier Mascherano will surely rely on him among the starters.
Sure, team captain Christian Benteke is back in action for DC United, but with only eight goals in 19 league appearances this season, it seems like all he’ll do is score a consolation goal for his club.
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DC United vs Inter Miami prediction: Can the Herons nullify Benteke?
Key Stats
- Benteke scored 23 goals in 30 Major League Soccer matches last season.
- Inter Miami have the best attacking record in the Eastern Conference, with 53 goals scored across 24 league matches.
- DC United, on the other hand, have the poorest backline, conceding 52 goals in 27 outings.
Correct score prediction: DC United 1-3 Inter Miami
The last time the Herons drove to Washington, the result on the scoreboard at Audi Field after 90 minutes of play was 1-3 in favour of the visitors. We believe we will see more of the same, as Inter Miami are very close to the top of the table in the Eastern Conference.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A thriller is expected
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can clearly see from the odds above, the expected winners at Audi Field are the Herons. Coach Mascherano’s players keep a massive 54.1% win probability before the kick-off, while Benteke and his colleagues only have a 26.7% shot at the three points to show for.
In the meantime, you should also know that over 3.5 total goals this week isn’t out of the question. Priced at 5/4 (2.25), this betting recommendation stands a 44.4% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: Level playing field
As you can see from the statistics below, neither side has a serious head-to-head advantage before the kick-off.
USA MLS 19/05/24
Inter Miami CF
DC United
USA MLS 16/03/24
DC United
Inter Miami CF
USA MLS 09/07/23
DC United
Inter Miami CF
USA MLS 04/06/23
Inter Miami CF
DC United
USA MLS 18/09/22
DC United
Inter Miami CF
DC United team news and form: Suspension looms over DC United backup
Boris Enow saw a yellow card in DC United’s previous Major League Soccer game. If he wants to avoid suspension, he’d have to be more cautious with his tackles, as that was the midfielder’s seventh booking this season.
Predicted lineup: Barraza (GK), Schnegg, Rowles, MacNaughton, Antley, Peltola, Servania, Hopkins, Herrera, Pirani & Benteke
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Toronto FC
2
DC United
0
USA US Open Cup 06/05/25
W
Charleston Battery
0
DC United
2
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
Colorado Rapids
1
DC United
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Philadelphia Union
3
DC United
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
DC United
2
Inter Miami team news and form: Herons’ schedule is busy
The good news for coach Mascherano is that football genius Messi just came back from a minor injury. The bad news is that his team is distracted by the Leagues Cup matches. Most recently, the Herons had to face Liga MX’s Tigres UANL.
Predicted lineup: Ustari (GK), Falcon, Lujan, Alba, Weigandt, Busquets, Cremaschi, Picault, Messi, Suarez & Allende
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Minnesota United
4
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
Inter Miami CF
4
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
FC Dallas
4
Inter Miami CF
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Inter Miami CF
0
Player to watch: Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba is one of the most important players on the team. With his lung-bursting runs down the flank, Alba scored two goals, provided five assists to his fellow teammates, and was a rock at the back in the meantime.
Left-back genius ready for more
The former Barcelona star has taken part in 21 Major League Soccer matches for his team. Most recently, he scored a lovely 43rd-minute opener for his club in the game against the 2024 MLS Champions LA Galaxy.