Reigning MLS Supporters’ Shield title holders Inter Miami face one of their most significant tests before the end of the regular season, as Chicago Fire visit Chase Stadium on Wednesday, 1 October.
Keep close tabs on MLS predictions after viewing our key Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire tips below.
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Key stats
- Inter Miami are undefeated in four MLS matches (W3, D1).
- The Herons have netted the most goals in the league this term, 65 goals in 32 fixtures.
- Chicago Fire have struck a league-high 36 goals in 15 away fixtures this campaign.
- None of the visitors’ last six games have witnessed a draw (W4, L2).
Correct score prediction: Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire
With only a few matches in the regular season yet to be played, Inter Miami have picked up pace, now going unbeaten in four straight league outings, despite their recent 1-1 draw against Toronto. Javier Mascherano’s men are now unbeaten in six of their last seven MLS fixtures.
Meanwhile, Gregg Berhalter’s side lie on the edge of MLS Cup playoff spots, albeit with a game in hand. They have two clean sheet wins on the trot, and only Inter Miami, Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati have earned more points on the road this campaign than the Fire.
Both sides are in impressive form, although the hosts’ quality should get them over the finishing line with all three points in this exciting encounter at Chase Stadium
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds in Miami's favour
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 16.6%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Inter Miami are unbeaten in seven straight home league games, drawing just once in the process. It goes without saying why they are favourites at 13/20 (1.65) odds, which implies a 60.6% chance of success.
Chicago Fire, on the other hand, are winless in three of their last five MLS fixtures. Berhalter’s outfit are priced at 14/5 (3.80) – a 26.3% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire have won two each in their last five H2Hs, with their most recent result ending in goalless stalemate in Chicago.
USA MLS 31/08/25
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USA MLS 13/04/25
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USA MLS 01/09/24
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USA MLS 21/07/24
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USA MLS 05/10/23
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Miami preview: A few missing
David Ruiz and Allen Obando are both missing due to injuries, while Mateo Silvetti is busy representing Argentina U20 at the World Cup.
Predicted lineup: Ustari (GK), Fray, Picart, Allen, Alba, Allende, De Paul, Busquets, Rodriguez; Messi & Suarez
Last five matches:
- Toronto FC 1-1 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
- New York City 0-4 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
- Inter Miami 3-2 DC United (Major League Soccer)
- Inter Miami 3-1 Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer)
- Charlotte 3-0 Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
Chicago preview: Can they upset the odds?
Chris Mueller and Viktor Radojevic are both absent for this encounter in Miami.
Predicted lineup: Brady (GK), Waterman, Elliott, Pineda, Bamba, Franco, D’Avilla, Zinckernagel, Barroso, Gutman & Cuypers
Last five matches:
- Chicago Fire 2-0 Columbus Crew ((Major League Soccer)
- Minnesota United 0-3 Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer)
- Chicago Fire 1-3 New York City (Major League Soccer)
- Chicago Fire 3-2 New England Revolution (Major League Soccer)
- Philadelphia Union 4-0 Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer)
Player to watch: Lionel Messi
The Argentine icon will be keen to pull away from Denis Bouanga in the MLS top scorers list, as he sits atop with 24 goals. Although he failed to find the net against Toronto last matchday, he did provide an assist – his fourth consecutive assist in as many games. He also has five goals to his name in Miami’s last four outings.