Inter Miami vs UNAM Pumas: Preview, Odds, and Prediction – Leagues Cup 2025

After a tense penalty win against Necaxa, Inter Miami return to Chase Stadium for a crucial Leagues Cup clash with UNAM Pumas.

Where to watch Inter Miami vs PUMAS UNAM

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM CET (Thursday)

Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Where to Watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Match Preview
With Lionel Messi sidelined due to a hamstring injury, all eyes are on how Javier Mascherano’s men respond in their star man’s absence. The Herons sit top of their group with five points but struggled visibly once Messi was forced off in the last match.

Preparations underway for #MIAvPUM ⏳ pic.twitter.com/ZkDAklhNAj
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 4, 2025

Pumas, on the other hand, have been one of the most entertaining teams in the tournament so far, drawing 1-1 with Orlando City before winning on penalties, and edging Atlanta United 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. However, they’ll be without their veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who was shown a red card in the last game.

This will be a first-time meeting between Inter Miami and Pumas, and although both sides have proven attacking quality, defensive gaps may decide the outcome.

Inter Miami Recent Stats

Lionel Messi is ruled out with a hamstring issue. Rodrigo de Paul is expected to lead the midfield again after a standout performance against Necaxa. Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende remain attacking threats.

Inter Miami Predicted XI: Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Avilés, Alba; Busquets, Gressel, De Paul; Allende, Suárez, Taylor

PUMAS UNAM Recent Stats

Keylor Navas is suspended due to a red card and will be replaced by 17-year-old Rodrigo Parra Arteaga. Carrasquilla Alcázar and Salvio will be key in midfield and attack.

Pumas Predicted XI: Parra Arteaga; Galindo, Silva, Freire, Aldrete; Rivas, Alcázar, Huerta; Salvio, Funes Mori, Del Prete

Inter Miami vs PUMAS UNAM Over/Under Goals Predictions and Odds

Over 2.5 goals @ -150 as per FanDuel: Both teams have shown attacking flair and defensive vulnerability in the tournament so far. Pumas games average over 3 goals, and Inter are likely to be more open without Messi controlling possession.

Both Teams to Score – Yes (-160 as per FanDuel): Both sides have scored and conceded in each of their Leagues Cup matches so far. Expect that trend to continue.

Inter Miami Predictions

Inter Miami to Win and Over 2.5 Goals (+145 as per BETMGM): Even without Messi, the Herons have shown attacking potency. With Pumas missing their first-choice keeper and both teams frequently involved in high-scoring games, this combo bet offers value.

Luis Suárez Anytime Scorer (+120 as per FanDuel): Suárez has taken the leadership mantle in Messi’s absence and remains the focal point of Miami’s attack.

Inter Miami vs UNAM Pumas Match Predictions

With both teams boasting dangerous attacks but struggling at the back, expect an entertaining clash at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami, even without Lionel Messi, have enough firepower through Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul to edge past a Pumas side missing Keylor Navas in goal. Given both teams’ goal-heavy games so far and Miami’s home advantage, the Herons should narrowly claim all three points in a high-scoring affair.

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My Score Prediction: Inter Miami 3-2 UNAM Pumas