After Inter Miami failed to defend their Leagues Cup crown, the Herons return to MLS action when they host FC Cincinnati in a clash between the top two teams atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Inter Miami lead the table with five points, while FC Cincinnati sit in second place and are ready to pounce. Both teams were eliminated from the Leagues Cup in the Round of 16: Inter Miami succumbed to a thrilling comeback by defending MLS champions Columbus Crew, while FC Cincinnati were defeated by the Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has since suffered an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined and unable to take part in the campaign to defend the Leagues Cup title. He has not been on Argentina’s roster for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying matches in early September, suggesting he still has some recovery time before he is fit to return.
With MLS regular season action returning to the schedule after a month-long hiatus, Apple has made free access to all of this weekend’s matches available to fans.
Live stream and TV channel of the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati match
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm US Eastern Time / 4:30 pm US Pacific Time
- TV Channel: None
- Transmission: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (free)
This match is available to watch exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TVand has been selected for free access for those who do not have a subscription to view it.
Every match from the entire 2024 MLS season, plus the Leagues Cup and MLS Cup playoffs, is available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TVSome matches, like this one, are available for free, but a subscription is required to ensure you don’t miss a single game of the rest.
What time does the Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati match start?
This MLS regular season match kicks off at Chase Stadium on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 pm local time in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Here’s how that time translates into the different North American time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Saturday, August 24 | 19:30 hours |
| Central Time | Saturday, August 24 | 6:30 pm |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, August 24 | 5:30 pm |
| Pacific Time | Saturday, August 24 | 4:30 pm |
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati lineups and updates
It is unlikely that Lionel Messi will be available to return from his ankle injury, having not trained with the first team and being left out of Argentina’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers in early September.
Advocate Nicolas Freire He is still out with his ACL tear from earlier this year, but Sergey Krivtsov should be fit to return after being an unused substitute in the League Cup loss to the Columbus Crew. Facundo Farias He is also absent as he recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Inter Miami’s projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Callender (GK) – Weigandt, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Alba – Gomez, Busquets, Redondo – Rojas, Suarez, Taylor.
FC Cincinnati is short on defense, with Matt Miazga and Nick Hagglund Both are out with injuries. Miazga tore his ACL in mid-June, while Hagglund broke his leg around the same time and has been out since.
Star playmaker Luciano Acosta He struggled with a foot injury during the League Cup but the extra time off following the elimination will likely see him return to the starting XI after coming on as a substitute in both of their knockout games.
Former USMNT and Inter Miami right back DeAndre Yedlin He will take to the field against his former club, which he captained during the first years of its existence until the arrival of Lionel Messi.
FC Cincinnati Projected Starting Lineup (3-4-3): Celentano (GK) – Robinson, Awaziem, Murphy – Yedlin, Nwobodo, Kubo, Asad – Orellano, Santos, Acosta.
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds and Betting Lines
- Score prediction: Inter Miami 2-2 FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami is stronger at home than away, but without Lionel Messi it will be difficult to consistently hold their own against the best teams in MLS regardless of their location.
Both teams possess defensive weaknesses and attacking power, so it should be a high-scoring match that could allow both teams to walk away happy with a point.
| MGM bet (USA) |
|
| Inter Miami wins | +105 |
| Draw | +275 |
| FC Cincinnati wins | +210 |
| Both teams To mark |
And: -190 N: +135 |
| More / Less 3.5 goals |
O: +135 U:-190 |
| Inter Miami -0.5 goals |
+100 |
| American football Cincinnati +0.5 goals |
-135 |
