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Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire FC Lineups, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Sep 30, 2025 9:23 AM ET

Inter Miami will play three consecutive home games at Chase Stadium in the MLS, and the first home game will be against the Chicago Fire tonight, September 30, 2025.

The Herons are 4th in the Eastern Conference with 56 points, with a record of 16 wins, eight draws, and six losses. Inter Miami's previous match in the league was a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Tadeo Allende was the goalscorer for Inter Miami, and the player with the assist was Jordi Alba. Inter Miami took the lead just before halftime, but Toronto equalized in the 60th minute courtesy of Djordje Mihailovic.

Chicago Fire have won their last two games in the MLS, including a 2-0 win over Columbus Crew over the weekend. The Chicago Fire have the opportunity to position themselves to get a spot in the playoffs.

The Chicago Fire are 9th in the Eastern Conference with 48 points, with a record of 14 wins, six draws, and 11 losses.

Expected Lineups for Inter Miami and Chicago Fire

Inter Miami

Goalkeeper: Oscar Ustari
Defenders: Jordi Alba, Noah Allen, Maximiliano Falcon, Ian Fray
Midfielders: Baltasar Rodriguez, Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul, Tadeo Allende
Forwards: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi

Chicago Fire

Goalkeeper: Chris Brady
Defenders: Sam Rogers, Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman
Midfielders: Andrew Gutman, Dje D'Avilla, Andre Franco, Leonardo Barroso
Forwards: Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba

Prediction: Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire

Head to Head: Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire

Inter Miami has not lost to Chicago Fire since 2023, and in the last three matches between the two teams, Inter Miami has won twice. In the last five matches, both Inter Miami and Chicago Fire have won twice.

April 13, 2025: Chicago Fire 0-0 Inter Miami
August 31, 2024: Chicago Fire 1-4 Inter Miami
July 20, 2024: Inter Miami 2-1 Chicago Fire
October 4, 2023: Chicago Fire 4-1 Inter Miami
March 25, 2023: Inter Miami 2-3 Chicago Fire

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