Inter Miami closes out its busy week with a third-straight road match, this time heading to one of their top rivals in the Eastern Conference standings.
Inter Miami travels to face FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on Saturday, July 6. Cincinnati sits just two points behind them in the standings, and with both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez still out on international duty at the Copa America, this could be a chance for Cincinnati to flip the script and go top in the East.
Gerardo Martino's side enters this match in a great run of form, with two-straight wins this week and four consecutive wins overall (all by a score of 2-1). Contributions have come from up and down the lineup. Designated players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have flashed their individual brilliance in moments and youngsters like Benji Cremaschi and Diego Gomez have provided energy and great play in midfield to keep Inter Miami at the top of the table.
FC Cincinnati, meanwhile, also comes in with a pair of wins this week and victories in four of its last five matches. Captain Luciano Acosta has been playing at an MVP level as expected, with nine goals and 14 assists so far this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Where to watch Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati
- Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT
- TV channel: None
- Streaming: MLS Season Pass from Apple TV
Fans can watch Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati and every league match this season via MLS Season Pass from Apple TV.
To watch the rest of the games this year, fans can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for $69 for the remainder of the 2024 season (30% off original price of $99).
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What time does Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati kick off?
This MLS matchup takes place on Saturday, July 6 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Jul. 6 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Jul. 6 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Jul. 6 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Jul. 6 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Sat, Jul. 6 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Sat, Jul. 6 | 1:30 p.m. |
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati lineups, team news
Inter Miami has two players still out on international duty (Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez), and two players out with long-term injuries (Nicolas Freire and Facundo Farias). Diego Gomez, Federico Redondo and Marcelo Weigandt are all off the injury list, and Matias Rojas is listed as questionable, after returning to the club following Paraguay's elimination from Copa America.
Inter Miami projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Callender (GK) — Weigandt, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Alba — Gressel, Busquets, Gomez — Taylor, Campana, Cremaschi.
FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan is missing three players to season-ending injuries, including two starting center-backs, Matt Miazga and Nick Hagglund. Cincinnati has relied on Miles Robinson to organize the backline and their high-powered offense to win games.
FC Cincinnati projected starting lineup (3-5-3): Celentano (GK) — Keller, Robinson, Murphy — Yedlin, Kubo, Acosta, Bucha, Orellano — Kelsy, Valenzuela.
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati prediction
Inter Miami enters this match with a ton of confidence in both themselves and their playing style. Martino's men are happy to sit back and absorb pressure, knowing that Alba can create a goal scoring chance. With the way the team is playing even without Messi and Suarez, it's hard to go against them, even though Cincinnati is a stellar team and will have a sold-out crowd at its back.
Prediction: Inter Miami 2-0 FC Cincinnati
