Inter Miami vs Philadelphia – News and Probable Lineups

In their second match of a three-game MLS homestand, Inter Miami is set to host the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium in South Beach on Sunday.

Having secured a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, the defending champions currently sit in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Union, however, find themselves at the bottom after drawing 1-1 with the Columbus Crew in their most recent fixture.

Match overview

This past weekend, Miami finally provided their fans with reasons to cheer by achieving their first regular-season victory at Nu Stadium.

Consequently, they now trail Nashville SC by just two points for the top spot in the conference, although they have played one match more.

On Sunday, Angel Guillermo Hoyos’s squad has an opportunity to secure back-to-back home wins in the regular season for the first time since last October.

Additionally, the Herons could achieve consecutive clean sheets at home in this competition for the first time since February to March 2024.

Miami has not managed to secure full points at home against Eastern Conference teams this year, having allowed a total of seven goals across those three matches.

Inter Miami remains unbeaten in their last five encounters with Philadelphia in all competitions, winning their last three MLS matches against them in the Sunshine State.

While the inaugural season under Bradley Carnell was exceptionally successful for the Union during the regular season, this second year has presented a contrasting narrative.

The former St. Louis City head coach has witnessed his team suffer nine losses in this campaign thus far, which exceeds their total of eight from 2025 when they finished first in the East heading into the playoffs.

On Sunday, they aim to prevent an eighth consecutive league match without collecting points, a streak not experienced since May to July 2024 (10 games).

Their solitary win this year came away from home (2-1 at CF Montreal), but they might face four straight league defeats on the road for the first time since June to July 2024.

Philadelphia has conceded multiple goals in six out of their eight away encounters in the MLS this season, allowing a total of 24 goals, which is only nine fewer than they conceded throughout the entire previous regular season.

Philly has not enjoyed victory in an MLS match in Florida since their 1-0 win against Orlando City in July 2022.

Team News

Heading into this weekend, Inter Miami faces an injury concern as Tadeo Allende is likely to be unavailable due to a knee injury.

Lionel Messi has found the net five times in his last four regular-season appearances, contributing to the team’s success over the Timbers alongside German Berterame.

For Philadelphia, Frankie Westfield is nursing a sore hip, while Quinn Sullivan is questionable with a knee issue. Japhet Sery Larsen is dealing with a shoulder injury, Eddy Davis is struggling with a hamstring strain, and Jesus Bueno is not expected to participate due to an ankle injury.

Olwethu Makhanya is set to miss this fixture due to suspension, and Milan Iloski scored their only goal in a draw with the Crew.

Inter Miami probable starting XI:

St. Clair; Mura, Lujan, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Berterame

Philadelphia Union probable starting XI:

Blake; Harriel, Martinez, Mbaizo, Bender; C. Sullivan, Lukic, Jacques, Vassilev; Iloski, Damiani

The Union’s defense in 2026 looks significantly different from the previous year, and given Miami’s attacking prowess, they may find it challenging to contain them.