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New England Revolution vs Inter Miami: Where to Watch, Probable Lineups, and Will Messi Play in Today’s MLS 2025 Clash?

New England Revolution vs Inter Miami: Where to Watch, Probable Lineups, and Will Messi Play in Today’s MLS 2025 Clash?

Inter Miami travel to face New England Revolution this Wednesday at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) in the second round of the MLS 2025 group stage. All eyes are on Lionel Messi, who is expected to start as his side looks to maintain momentum in the league after their Club World Cup elimination.

The match takes place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where the Revs aim to break a four-match winless streak. Inter Miami, meanwhile, enter the contest in fine form following a dominant 4-1 victory over CF Montreal.

Where to Watch

  • TV: No broadcast available
  • Streaming: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)

Team Form and Preview

New England Revolution

  • Position: 11th
  • Record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 7 losses
  • Goals: 25 scored, 23 conceded
  • Last match: 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers
  • Key player: Carles Gil (top scorer and creative leader)
  • Concern: Goalkeeper Alex Bono remains doubtful due to injury
  • Form: Winless in the last four (3 losses, 1 draw)
  • Home struggle: Winless in five straight home matches

Probable lineup:
Ivacic; Ceballos, Fofana, Beason; Bye, Polster, Yusuf, Miller; Gil; Urruti, Campana
Coach: Caleb Porter

Inter Miami

  • Position: 6th
  • Record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses
  • Goals: 40 scored, 28 conceded (+12 GD)
  • Last match: 4-1 win over CF Montreal
  • World Cup: Recently eliminated in the Round of 16 by PSG
  • Stars: Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets
  • Injuries: Noah Allen, Yannick Bright, Ian Fray, Gonzalo Lujan (all out)

Probable lineup:
Ustari; Weigandt, Avilés, Falcón, Jordi Alba; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suárez
Coach: Javier Mascherano

Stats to Watch

  • New England has failed to score in 4 of their 8 home matches
  • Inter Miami has scored in 6 of their last 7 away games
  • Miami has netted 22% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minute
  • Inter Miami won the last head-to-head clash

Prediction

Given New England’s poor form and home record, and Inter Miami’s attacking power led by Messi and Suárez, the visitors are firm favorites. A win would reinforce Miami’s top-six standing in the Eastern Conference and add to their growing momentum after their Club World Cup exit.

Prediction: Inter Miami win

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