Inter Miami Clashes with Seattle Sounders: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups, and What to Expect
Not too long ago, Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders clashed for the Leagues Cup championship in an intense encounter, but these teams will face off once more on Tuesday evening in Fort Lauderdale in what promises to be an unmissable fixture.
Miami approach this contest in poor form, securing only two victories in their previous seven outings after suffering a 3–0 defeat to Charlotte FC over the weekend. In contrast, Seattle continue to build momentum following their 3–0 triumph over the Herons to capture the Leagues Cup, despite settling for a 2–2 stalemate against bottom-placed LA Galaxy on Saturday.
The Sounders could also secure their playoff berth with a victory if Real Salt Lake fails to win against LAFC.
With both teams competing in the MLS Cup Playoff race and jockeying for position, Tuesday evening's encounter is compelling.
Here's all the essential information about this matchup.
What Time Does Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders Kick-Off?
Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head Record
Current Form (All Competitions)
Inter Miami | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|
Charlotte FC 3–0 Inter Miami - 9/13/25 | Seattle Sounders 2–2 LA Galaxy - 9/13/25 |
Seattle Sounders 3–0 Inter Miami - 8/31/25 | Seattle Sounders 3–0 Inter Miami - 8/31/25 |
Inter Miami 3–1 Orlando City - 8/27/25 | LA Galaxy 0–2 Seattle Sounders - 8/27/25 |
D.C. United 1–1 Inter Miami - 8/23/25 | Seattle Sounders 5–2 Sporting Kansas City - 8/24/25 |
Inter Miami 2–1 Tigres UANL - 8/20/25 | Seattle Sounders 0–0 Puebla (4–3p) - 8/20/25 |
How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders on TV
Country | Service |
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United States and Worldwide | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
Inter Miami Team News
Inter Miami face a difficult predicament with suspensions, injuries and recent transfers affecting their capacity to field a complete squad. While MLS teams can register up to 20 players for matchday, Miami only managed 16 in their 3–0 defeat to Charlotte FC.
They will continue without striker Luis Suárez, who is serving the second match of his three-game ban following a spitting incident from their previous encounter with Seattle. Simultaneously, forward Fafa Picault remains sidelined as he recovers from an injury suffered while representing Haiti during the September international break.
Additionally, center back Tomás Avilés will be absent due to his red card against Charlotte.
Though not missing, this fixture could also challenge the Herons' veteran core, with players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, all in their career's final stages, having to cope with the physical demands of competing just three days earlier.
"You cannot replay a match. Even facing the same opponent, it's a different type of contest, in another tournament, with distinct circumstances and context," Mascherano explained to reporters regarding whether to expect any carryover from the Leagues Cup final altercation. "For us it's crucial to attempt playing well, above all else, achieve a positive result to return to the upper positions [in the table] and restore the confidence this squad has maintained throughout most of the campaign."
Miami currently occupy eighth place in the Eastern Conference on points, but possess games in hand over each rival, hoping to enhance their form before the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Seattle Sounders
Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Seattle Sounders (4-4-2): Ustari; Weigandt, Luján, Falcón, Allen; De Paul, Bright, Busquets, Segovia; Allende, Messi
Seattle Sounders Team News
The Seattle Sounders enter this matchup following a rapid turnaround after a frustrating draw with the LA Galaxy.
However, despite their setbacks, they will possess considerable confidence against a struggling Miami team.
The Sounders have suffered just one defeat in their last 16 fixtures since the FIFA Club World Cup, and are currently enjoying a five-match unbeaten run, while also collecting 13 of their previous 15 available points.
Head coach Brian Schmetzer also enjoys substantial depth at his command after the club welcomed back Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris from injury in the stalemate against the Galaxy.
With internal competition at virtually every position, Seattle may lack the same elite talent as the Herons, but possess some of the league's finest depth, enabling them to deploy a relatively fresh starting eleven.
After coming up short of victory over the weekend, the Sounders' key performers will also be eager for a win, making Jesus Ferreira, Danny Musovski, and Cristian Roldan even more threatening against Miami's vulnerable defense.
Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami
Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Frei; A. Roldan, Yeimar, Ragen, Tolo; Vargas, C. Roldan; Ferreira, Rusnák, Morris; Musovski
Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders Score Prediction
Inter Miami's squad depth will remain a worry throughout the remainder of the 2025 MLS campaign and into the playoffs, and no team will challenge that more than the Seattle Sounders. Despite Messi and the FC Barcelona legends' contributions, Tuesday evening could prove difficult at home.
Score Prediction: Inter Miami 1–4 Seattle Sounders