For the first time in their short history, Inter Miami travel to face the Colorado Rapids at Empower Field on Saturday, as both sides continue their 2026 MLS campaigns.
Colorado have made a strong start at home this season, winning all three of their league matches at Empower Field by a combined score of 12-3.
Matthew Wells’ side have been prolific in their matches so far, with 19 goals scored since the start of the season, tied for the most in the league, while also netting in 10 straight regular-season home games.
Despite their home form, the Rapids have struggled against Eastern Conference opposition this year, losing both such encounters, and will be aiming to correct that trend this weekend.
Inter Miami, meanwhile, enter a new phase following the departure of Javier Mascherano, with Angel Guillermo Hoyos stepping in as interim head coach.
The Herons remain unbeaten in their last six MLS matches and have shown resilience, picking up points even after conceding first in several games this season.
Their attacking quality remains a premium in the league, although they were held to a 2-2 draw by the New York Red Bulls last time out, with Lionel Messi failing to score.
Team news for Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami
Colorado have a few injury concerns heading into the match, with Connor Ronan, Theodore Ku-Dipietro and Reggie Cannon all doubtful.
Rafael Navarro and Kosi Thompson were both on target with braces in the win over Houston, while Josh Atencio also found the net in an impressive attacking display.
Inter Miami have a relatively clean bill of health, with Tadeo Allende their only injury concern due to a hamstring issue.
Messi remains their key attacking figure, supported by Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame, both of whom scored in the draw against the Red Bulls.
Expected line-ups for Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami
Colorado Rapids: Steffen; Thompson, Herrington, Holding; Aaronson, Ojediran, Atencio, Frederick; Sealy, Navarro, Yapi
Inter Miami: St. Clair; Fray, Falcon, Micael, Lujan; Silvetti, De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi; Berterame
Where to watch Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami: TV channel, live stream
The match will be available to watch live in the UK via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30am BST on Sunday.
The stats for Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami
- Colorado have won all three of their home games this season
- The Rapids have scored 19 goals, joint-most in MLS
- Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last six league matches
- Miami have scored in five of their last six MLS games
- This is only the second meeting between the two sides
Prediction for Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami
Both teams carry an attacking threat, but Inter Miami’s firepower could give them the edge in what should be an open, high-scoring contest against a student of Ange Postecoglou.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-4 Inter Miami
