MLS: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Picks — Messi to Star in Dominant Win for Visitors? (Aug 23)

Fascinating action will be staged in the MLS on August 23, as Lionel Messi bids to take his side closer to the top of the standings. You can find our D.C. United vs. Inter Miami picks here.

Inter Miami built momentum in their latest outing, as Messi scored on his return to action in a 3-1 win over the LA Galaxy. Attention this week will also be on the Leagues Cup, as the MLS side come up against Tigres UANL on Wednesday.

D.C. United’s poor run of form continued last time out, as they could only play out a draw against Montreal. Those dropped points mean that United have failed to win in their last two since the competition resumed.

D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Overview

Odds

D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record

Inter Miami have avoided defeat in their last three matches against D.C. United. That includes victories in each of the last two encounters. The latest meeting between the sides resulted in a 1-0 success for Miami in May 2024.

D.C. United Team News

The hosts have no injury concerns ahead of this clash. However, Lucas Bartlett could be recalled to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

L. Barraza (GK); D. Schnegg, K. Rowles, L. Bartlett, W. Antley, G. Pirani, B. Servania, J. Hopkins, A. Herrera, C. Benteke

Inter Miami Team News

Lionel Messi will be available to start this weekend after making his return to action last weekend. However, Drake Callender remains out of action.

Possible Lineup

O. Ustari (GK); J. Alba, Lujan, Falcon, M. Weigandt, S. Busquets, R. De Paul, T. Segovia, F. Picault, L. Suarez, L. Messi

D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Picks

Inter Miami will be hard to oppose after bouncing back to their best form last weekend.

Messi is likely to enhance their chances in the final third of the field, and an away win appears to be the standout selection when making D.C. United vs. Inter Miami picks.