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With the New England Revolution mathematically out of the running for a playoff spot—something that had seemed like the team's fate for weeks—the Revs prepare to visit Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, with the Herons looking to improve their standings by using their remaining games to climb the standings.
🔍 Inter Miami: Rest, Questions, and the Messi Factor
Messi, despite his fatigue, should play—Argentina has already secured its spot in the CONMEBOL Qualifiers, and the player was not called up to represent the national team on this FIFA date.
But Mascherano's team still has defensive doubts. Conceding five goals to Chicago sounded the alarm. The absence of the ideal center-back—a combination of Noah Allen and Maxi Falcon—could complicate matters in the playoffs. Sergio Busquets, meanwhile, is approaching the end of his career with legendary status, and there's no clear replacement in the squad after Federico Redondo's departure, despite the arrival of Rodrigo de Paul.
With three games remaining, Mascherano's goal is clear: to finish in the top three and reach the knockout stages with momentum.
📊 Current standings and team form
Inter Miami CF sits in 4th place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points. The New England Revolution sits in 6th place in the East with 53 points.
🧮 Top of the table: who's fighting for home field advantage?
Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, NYCFC, and Inter Miami make up the top half of the conference. The Union could even secure the overall lead with a win over NYC this weekend, although alternative scenarios are still open. Cincy, on the other hand, needs to win games against eliminated opponents (RBNY and Montreal) and hope for a Philly stumble.
💸 Odds and predictions:
Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution
- Inter Miami CF win: 1.39
- Draw: 5.00
- New England Revolution win: 6.00
🔍 MLS Regular Season Predictions
Bet 1 –
Inter Miami 3 x 2 New England Revolution
Bet 2 –
Both teams to score / Over 3.5 goals
🧠 Probable lineups
Inter Miami CF
Probable Lineup: Oscar Ustari, Jordi Alba, Noah Allen, M. Falcon, Ian Fray, B. Rodriguez, R. De Paul, S. Busquets, T. Allende, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez
Coach: Javier Mascherano
Ruled Out: OUTS: F Allen Obando (Out), M David Ruiz (Out), F M. Silvetti (Out)
New England Revolution
Lineup Probable: Matt Turner, M. Fofana, T. Beason, B. Ceballos, Will Sands, A. Yusuf, Carles Gil, Matt Polster, Brandon Bye, D. Turgeman, Leonardo Campana
Coach: Pablo Moreira (interim)
Ruled Out: D I. Feingold (Duv), F K. Ganago (Out), D P. Miller (Out)
📺 Where to watch Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution
The broadcast will be made Exclusively on Apple TV, through MLS Season Pass.
