The big picture

Inter Miami CF come in 2nd on the ladder with 60 points; FC Cincinnati are 9th on 46. Inter Miami CF have the higher position to protect.

Inter Miami CF are 16–6–11 in MLS 2026, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

FC Cincinnati are 12–11–10 in MLS 2026, averaging 2 goals for and 2.2 against.

Form

Inter Miami CF have won three of their last five and most recently beat New England Revolution 2–1.

FC Cincinnati have won three of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Union 1–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 15 times on our records since 2020: Inter Miami CF 7, FC Cincinnati 5, 3 drawn.

Last time out (2026), it was a draw 2–2 at Nu Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: FC Cincinnati by 5 goals in 2024 (6–1).

Players to watch

For Inter Miami CF, watch Lionel Messi (0.9 goals a game, 13 assists in 2026) and Luis Suárez (0.6 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026).

For FC Cincinnati, watch Kévin Denkey (0.5 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026) and Evander (0.5 goals a game, 13 assists in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Inter Miami CF have the edge.