Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
One of the standout fixtures of the upcoming MLS round will take place on May 19, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, where the local side, Inter Miami, will host Orlando City. Let's break down the best bet for this clash.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami approach this match amid a challenging run of form. Across their last six outings in all competitions, they've managed just one win, suffered four defeats, and drawn once. During this stretch, the club crashed out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-finals after back-to-back losses to Vancouver and slipped to fifth place in the Eastern Conference. After 12 matches, they sit on 22 points, six adrift of the leaders. However, with a game in hand, a win could cut the gap to just three points.
The team plays with attacking intent but remains shaky at the back. Over the past five matches, Inter Miami have netted 12 goals but conceded 15. In the previous round, they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw away to San Jose, following a tough 1-4 defeat to Minnesota.
On home turf, they look far more assured. In their last match at home, Inter Miami swept aside New York Red Bulls 4-1. It's also worth recalling the previous head-to-head with Orlando, also held in Miami—on that occasion, the hosts cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory.
Orlando City
Orlando City currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with 21 points—just one behind Inter Miami. The team are in excellent form, unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. During this spell, Orlando have recorded five wins and six draws, four of which ended 0-0.
They're also showing resilience on the road, going six away matches without defeat—two wins and four draws. Orlando City have also impressed in the U.S. Open Cup, advancing to the Round of 16 after defeating Tampa Bay.
However, when it comes to head-to-head clashes with Inter Miami, Orlando City traditionally struggle. In the last five meetings, they've managed just one win, with two draws and two losses. Moreover, Orlando haven't beaten Miami in any of their past four encounters.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Miami have failed to win five of their last six matches.
- Each of Miami's last five games has seen over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in Miami's last five matches.
- Orlando City are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- Four of Orlando City's last five games have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Miami have won three of their last four home head-to-heads.
- Miami are unbeaten in six of their last seven meetings with Orlando City.
Probable lineups
- Inter Miami: Ustari, Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba, Bright, Busquets, Messi, Cremaschi, Allende, Segovia.
- Orlando City: Gallese, Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo, Gerbet, Pasalic, Araujo, Angulo, Ojeda, Muriel.
Inter Miami vs Orlando City match prediction
Given Inter Miami's home form, their recent attacking output, and a strong head-to-head record against Orlando City—especially at home—there are plenty of reasons to expect the hosts to end their inconsistent run and claim all three points. Despite Orlando's impressive unbeaten streak, they've struggled in this particular fixture, and with Miami's motivation and home support, the hosts have every chance to tip the balance in their favor. My pick for this match is an Inter Miami win at odds of 1.87.
