Lionel Messi will attempt to end a goalless run of two games, and fire Inter Miami to their first win at Nu Stadium when they host Orlando City tomorrow night.
Miami have drawn their first three games at their new home and will be desperate to gain all three points against their state rivals.
The lack of home victories has hampered Miami’s bid to assume top spot in the Eastern Conference and they go into the weekend three points behind Nashville having also played a game more.
Messi failed to find the target in the win at Real Salt Lake and the home draw with the New England Revolution last time out but will look to maintain his good record against an Orlando side that sit second from bottom having won just two of their 10 league games this season.
Both teams have interim managers in charge with Guillermo Hoyos leading Miami following the departure of Javier Mascherano while Martin Perelman will be in the visitors’ dug out this weekend after taking over from long-time boss Oscar Pareja in mid-March.
Team news for Inter Miami v Orlando City
Former Manchester United full-back Sergio Reguilon is one of three players absent through injury for Inter Miami, along with Mateo Silvetti and David Ayala. Yannick Bright and Telasco Segovia are back from suspension.
Joran Gerbet, Duncan McGuire, Marco Pasalic, David Brekalo and Eduard Atuesta are all sidelined for Orlando.
Predicted line-ups for Inter Miami v Orlando City
Inter Miami: St Clair; Fray, Falcon, Micael, Mura; Allende, De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Berterame
Orlando City: Crepeau; Dorsey, Iago, Jansson, Marin; Angulo, B Ojeda, Otavio, Spicer; Ellis, M Ojeda
Where to watch Inter Miami v Orlando City: TV and online streams
Inter Miami versus Orlando City kicks off at 00:15 UK time on Sunday morning (7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT).
It is not available to watch in the UK but, in the US, you can watch it on AppleTV and Fox Sports 1.
Stats for Inter Miami v Orlando City
- Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in five games against Orlando City
- Messi has a team-high seven goals in nine MLS matches this season
- Miami is 3-0-3 against Eastern Conference opponents
- Orlando is 2-4-1 against Eastern Conference teams
Prediction for Inter Miami v Orlando City
Inter Miami have the offensive power to finally get their first win at Nu Stadium. Expect Messi to continue his brilliant record against Orlando in what could be a routine night for Guillermo Hoyos’ side.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-0 Orlando City
