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Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami Lineups, Team News, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Sep 13, 2025 1:34 PM ET

The MLS returns with Charlotte FC hosting Inter Miami at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both teams will play their first match in the MLS since late August.

Charlotte FC is 3rd in the Eastern Conference with 50 points. Their record after 29 matches played is 16 wins, two draws, and 11 defeats. Charlotte is on a five-game winning streak, and their previous match was a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution.

Inter Miami are 6th in the Eastern Conference of the MLS with 46 points. After 25 games played, Inter Miami's record is 13 wins, seven draws, and five defeats. Their previous MLS match was a 1-1 draw against DC United on August 23.

Inter Miami's last match was in the Leagues Cup Final, where they lost 3-0 to Seattle Sounders.

Charlotte FC and Inter Miami Expected Lineups

Charlotte FC

Goalkeeper: Kristijan Kahlina
Defenders: Nathan Byrne, Tim Ream, Adilson Malanda, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
Midfielders: Ashley Westwood, Eryk Williamson, Brandt Bronico
Forwards: Wilfred Zaha, Idan Toklomati, Kerwin Vargas

Inter Miami

Goalkeeper: Oscar Ustari
Defenders: Jordi Alba, Maximiliano Falcon, Gonzalo Lujan, Ian Fray
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright
Forwards: Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia

Head-to-Head between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami

Charlotte FC and Inter Miami have played each other eight times throughout MLS history. The two teams only played each other in the MLS compared to other teams that have faced off in the Leagues Cup or in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The previous match between the two teams was a 1-0 win for Inter Miami on March 9, 2025, at Chase Stadium. The goalscorer for the Herons was Tadeo Allende.

Previous Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami matches