Leagues Cup Final: Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Picks — Messi’s Side to Come up Short in Pursuit of History? (Aug 31)

The 2025 Leagues Cup final is set for Lumen Field on Sunday, August 31, 2025, as two MLS sides lock horns in their hunt for sporting immortality. You can find the odds and our Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami picks here.

Inter Miami famously won the title back in 2023, and they produced an excellent fight back to keep their dreams alive in midweek. Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter came back from a goal down to overcome Orlando City at Chase Stadium.

It was a more assured performance by the Seattle Sounders, as they recorded a 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night. Pedro de la Vega and Osaze de Rosario netted the efforts in the semi-final win.

Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Overview

Odds

Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record

Seattle and Inter Miami will collide for only the second time in a competitive meeting on Sunday. Inter recorded a 1-0 win in the only previous clash between the teams in the MLS in April 2022.

Seattle Sounders Team News

Brian Schmetzer will have a headache when making his final team selection after Nouhou Tolo was sent off in Wednesday’s semi-final success against the Galaxy. Travian Sousa could be handed a start in his place.

Possible Lineup

A. Thomas (GK); T. Sousa, J. Ragen, Y. Gomez, A. Roldan, P. de la Vega, C. Roldan, O. Vargas, P. Rothrock, J. Ferreira, O. De Rosario

Inter Miami Team News

Lionel Messi returned to the starting eleven to net twice in the 3-1 win in midweek. An unchanged starting eleven could be named by Javier Mascherano this weekend.

Possible Lineup

O. Ustari (GK); J. Alba, Lujan, Falcon, I. Fray, Y. Bright, S. Busquets, R. De Paul, L. Messi, B. Rodriguez, L. Suarez

Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Picks

A fascinating 2025 Leagues Cup final is set for Lumen Field this weekend. Seattle have been the standout team throughout the competition, and their excellent offensive qualities could give them the advantage on Sunday.

Inter Miami, despite their attacking excellence, have struggled defensively throughout 2025. Due to these reasons, we like the chances of a victory for the hosts when making Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami picks.