LAFC vs Inter Miami Preview & Prediction | 2026 MLS
by Alex Lawes ·
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Two of the most famous clubs in Major League Soccer get us underway on the opening weekend of the 2026 season as LAFC take on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in California.
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LAFC vs Inter Miami Prediction
LAFC come into this one on the back of an impressive 6-1 demolition of Real Espana in Honduras in midweek in the first-leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup first round tie with Son Heung-min getting on the scoresheet and Denis Bouanga scoring a hat-trick.
Inter Miami have been quite busy once again in the transfer window with their star signing being that of German Berterame from Monterrey. Javier Mascherano’s side, MLS Cup winners last year, have seen the departures of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
There has been a slight concern for the Floridians over the fitness of the aforementioned Lionel Messi with the Argentina captain having been dealing with a slight muscle injury but he is expected to be available for the stellar trip to Los Angeles.
Inter Miami remain a star studded side without those Spain legends, and even if Messi hadn't pulled up fit, but this is still a tough opening day test and an entertaining encounter is to be expected for the neutral.
LAFC vs Inter Miami Tip: Both teams to score
