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Inter Miami vs D.C. United Lineups, Injuries, Suspensions, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Sep 20, 2025 1:39 PM ET

Inter Miami will play their second home game in a row in the MLS when they take on DC United at Chase Stadium. The Herons are continuing their pursuit to climb further up the Eastern Conference table in the MLS.

Inter Miami defeated Seattle Sounders 3-1 in their last MLS match, which was played mid-week. Inter Miami is 6th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points, with a record of 14 wins, seven draws, and six defeats after 27 league matches played.

DC United are 14th in the Eastern Conference with 25 points after 30 matches played. Their record is five wins, ten draws, and 15 defeats. Despite the poor standing in the Eastern Conference, DC United are undefeated in their last four matches.

Expected Lineups for Inter Miami and DC United

Inter Miami

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

Telasco Segovia and Baltasar Rodríguez return to the squad for the match against DC United. Inter Miami is still without David Ruiz and Fabrice Picault due to injury.

Luis Suarez is still suspended in the MLS, but it is his last match ban, and he will be able to return to action after the match against DC United.

DC United

Goalkeeper: Luis Barraza
Defenders: David Schnegg, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Conner Antley
Midfielders: Rida Zouhir, Brandon Servania, Jackson Hopkins
Forwards: Peglow, Gabriel Pirani, Christian Benteke

Lukas MacNaughton and Matti Peltola are suspended for the match against Inter Miami. MacNaughton received a red card in DC United's last match against Orlando City.

Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 DC United

Head-to-Head

Inter Miami and DC United have played 10 matches against each other. DC United won four matches while Inter Miami won three. Their last match against each other was a few weeks ago, where the match finished 1-1 at Audi Field

Inter Miami vs DC United matches