Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
15th-placed Philadelphia Union (1-4-9) travel to Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida to face 2nd-placed Inter Miami CF (8-4-2) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Inter Miami CF come into this in strong form (WWWLD) while Philadelphia Union are in poor form (DLLDL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 7:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 0:00 am BST |
| Venue | Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Inter Miami CF — WWWLD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-0 | Portland Timbers |
| W | 5-3 | FC Cincinnati |
| W | 4-2 | Toronto FC |
| L | 4-3 | Orlando City SC |
| D | 1-1 | New England Revolution |
Philadelphia Union — DLLDL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | Columbus Crew |
| L | 4-3 | Orlando City SC |
| L | 2-1 | New England Revolution |
| D | 0-0 | Nashville SC |
| L | 2-0 | Columbus Crew |
Inter Miami CF have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Philadelphia Union have picked up 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
On the balance of recent form, Inter Miami CF hold a clear advantage. They have been picking up results at a much higher rate and will feel that momentum is firmly on their side heading into this matchup.
Key Players
Inter Miami CF
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Lionel Messi | Matches: 13, Goals: 12 |
| Goals | Germán Berterame | Matches: 14, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Telasco Segovia | Matches: 13, Assists: 7 |
| Assists | Rodrigo De Paul | Matches: 12, Assists: 7 |
| Total Shots | Lionel Messi | 81 |
| Total Shots | Germán Berterame | 26 |
| Saves | Dayne St. Clair | 35 |
| Saves | Rocco Ríos Novo | 5 |
Philadelphia Union
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Milan Iloski | Matches: 14, Goals: 4 |
| Goals | Danley Jean Jacques | Matches: 13, Goals: 2 |
| Assists | Alejandro Bedoya | Matches: 7, Assists: 3 |
| Assists | Nathan Harriel | Matches: 14, Assists: 2 |
| Total Shots | Milan Iloski | 44 |
| Total Shots | Bruno Damiani | 27 |
| Saves | Andre Blake | 24 |
| Saves | Andrew Rick | 2 |
Players to Watch
Lionel Messi has been Inter Miami CF's standout performer this season, contributing 12 goals in 13 appearances. The Inter Miami CF talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Philadelphia Union will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Telasco Segovia (7 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Philadelphia Union, Milan Iloski leads the way with 4 goals in 14 appearances. Alejandro Bedoya has contributed 3 assists in 7 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Inter Miami CF defense with creative passing. Philadelphia Union will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 33 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 28 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +11 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | +4 | 25 |
| ... | |||||||
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -10 | 7 |
Inter Miami CF sit 13 places above Philadelphia Union in the table. Philadelphia Union will need to punch above their weight to get something from this game.
Season Stats Comparison
| Inter Miami CF | Stat | Philadelphia Union |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Goal Difference | -10 |
| 33 | Goals Scored | 14 |
| 21 | Assists | 11 |
| 24 | Goals Conceded | 24 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF (ML) | -270 |
| Philadelphia Union (ML) | 500 |
| Spread | MIA -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Inter Miami CF as the heavy favorite at -270, with Philadelphia Union the big underdog at 500. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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