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Inter Miami Vs Orlando City Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head Stats & Predictions For Leagues Cup Semi-Final

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Farah Ben Gamra | Last updated Aug 27, 2025 5:51 PM ET

Inter Miami hosts in-state rivals Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semifinal at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 27 (8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m PT).

Inter Miami made it to the semis after a wild quarter-final win over Tigres UANL (2–1), while Orlando City beat Toluca on penalties. Both teams want to go to the Leagues Cup final and get a 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup qualification.

Inter Miami club confirmed matchday planning while keeping Lionel Messi’s availability a late decision after he returned to team training this week.

Lineups Inter Miami v Orlando City

Inter Miami will likely go 4–2–3–1: Ustari; Weigandt, Avilés, Falcón, Alba; Busquets, Bright (or Lionel Messi); Allende, De Paul, Segovia; Suárez.

Orlando City’s 4–4–2: Gallese; Brekalo, Jansson, Schlegel, Freeman; Angulo, Araujo, Atuesta, Pašalić; Muriel, Ojeda.

Noche de semis Vamos Miami pic.twitter.com/2SCJzvnt44
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2025

Injuries

Messi and Alba are fit and back in full training after their recent absences, but neither is guaranteed to start.

Obando is out for Miami, while Orlando City are without McGuire, Cartagena, and Tsukada.

Head-to-Head Stats

Orlando City leads the series 7–5–6. They’ve beaten Miami twice this season (3–0 and 4–1).

Predictions

It’s going to be a close, hard-fought semifinal. Orlando City comes into this match with tons of confidence led by Luis Muriel who is in fantastic form and has beaten Miami twice earlier this season. They will have the advantage if Messi doesn’t play.

Semifinal is set ⏳ See you tomorrow ️ pic.twitter.com/rPOE8Bo2h2
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 26, 2025

But if Messi is healthy and on the pitch, the situation could change. Miami has not lost in this year’s tournament, they have been solid at Chase Stadium this season, so this gives them ample momentum.

Experts are split. Some pick Inter Miami because of the home-field advantage, the momentum they have at home, and their lineup. Others point to Orlando and the momentum and confidence type of victories they have had against Miami before.

Regardless, we should see an exciting match either way with both teams just as capable of coming out on top.

Prediction: Miami3–2Orlando.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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