{"id":181609,"date":"2026-03-07T02:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T02:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/181609\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T02:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T02:52:08","slug":"d-c-united-vs-inter-miami-preview-predictions-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/181609\/","title":{"rendered":"D.C. United vs. Inter Miami : Preview, Predictions and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6r\">Fresh off a thrilling 4\u20132 comeback win over Orlando City in the second match of the season, Inter Miami are back in MLS action for a clash against Eastern Conference foes, D.C. United. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6u\">The matchup won\u2019t be at D.C.\u2019s usual confines of Audi Field this week. Instead, the club has moved the match to Baltimore, where over 70,000 fans are expected to pack M&amp;T Bank Stadium to witness Lionel Messi and the 2025 MLS Cup champions. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6x\">The eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner enters the match having netted a brace in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/inter-miami-cf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami<\/a>\u2019s fight from 2\u20130 down to win the Florida Derby, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/dc-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">D.C.<\/a> looks to Tai Baribo up top to get back among the goals after a 1\u20130 loss to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/austin-fc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Austin FC<\/a> last time out. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"70\">The Herons also enter the matchup following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/president-trump-lionel-messi-inter-miami-white-house\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">visit to the White House<\/a>, where they became the first MLS Cup champions to be honored during President Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency. <\/p>\n<p>What Time Does D.C. United  vs. Inter Miami Kick Off?Location: Baltimore, MarylandStadium: M&amp;T Bank StadiumDate: Saturday, March 7 Kick-off Time: 4:30 p.m. ET \/ 1:30 p.m. PTD.C. United vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Results)D.C. United: 0 winsInter Miami: 3 winsDraws: 2 Last meeting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/inter-miami-3-2-d-c-united-player-ratings-9-20-25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inter Miami 3\u20132 D.C. United (Sept. 20, 2025)<\/a>\u2014MLS Regular SeasonCurrent Form (All Competitions inc. friendlies)<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United  (LWXDD)<\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami (WWLDW)<\/p>\n<p>Austin FC 1\u20130 D.C. United<\/p>\n<p>Orlando City 2\u20134 Inter Miami<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United 1\u20130 Philadelphia Union <\/p>\n<p>Independiente del Valle 1\u20132 Inter Miami<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United vs. St. Louis CITY SC (closed doors)<\/p>\n<p>LAFC 3\u20130 Inter Miami<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United 0\u20130 Minnesota United <\/p>\n<p>Barcelona SC 2\u20132 Inter Miami<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United 0\u20130 Portland Timbers <\/p>\n<p>Atl\u00e9tico Nacional 1\u20132 Inter Miami<\/p>\n<p>How to Watch D.C. United vs. Inter Miami on TV<\/p>\n<p>Country<\/p>\n<p>Channel\/Stream<\/p>\n<p>Worldwide<\/p>\n<p>MLS on Apple TV<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United Team News<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kj234kkk1ypt0kwc51.jpg\" alt=\"Tai Baribo\" title=\"Tai Baribo\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2250\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8f\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut.  | Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">It\u2019s a year of hope and transition for D.C. United as they seek to return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/mls\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLS<\/a> Cup playoffs for the first time since 2019. After rebuilding the spine of their team with Tai Baribo up top and Sean Johnson in goal, they\u2019re off to an okay start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/dc-united-star-controversial-celebration-former-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with a win over the Philadelphia Union<\/a> and a 1\u20130 loss to Austin FC.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">This weekend sees them take on their biggest test yet, catching Miami as the Herons turn into top form. It\u2019s a stark contrast to last season, when D.C. United caught the Herons off form and squeaked out a 1\u20131 draw. That D.C. team, though, wasn\u2019t as good as the retooled version in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\">While Baribo is the attacking focal point, manager Ren\u00e9 Weiler could bolster his starting lineup as well, potentially slotting in Louis Munteanu, the club\u2019s record transfer signing who was purchased for a reported $10 million from CFR Cluj in his native Romania.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">At the back, the defensive pairing of Australia World Cup hopeful Kye Rowles and Lucas Bartlett will be critical and likely tasked with shutting down Messi and Miami\u2019s loaded attack. Meanwhile, Johnson brings over 400 MLS games of experience and has stood out against Miami in the past while playing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/toronto-fc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto FC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">On the injury and absence front, D.C. are likely to be without defender Aaron Herrera and attacker Gabriel Segal, while Hakim Karamoko\u2019s status is yet to be determined after missing last week\u2019s match with illness. <\/p>\n<p>D.C. United Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_0,h_0\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kk104kab9zq1t8616s.png\" alt=\"D.C. United\" title=\"D.C. United\" width=\"0\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"9a\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How D.C. United could look on Saturday.  | FotMob<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9e\">D.C. United predicted lineup vs. Inter Miami (4-4-2): Johnson; Hefti, Bartlett, Rowles, Kurokawa; Hopkins, Peltola, Servania, Peglow; Munteanu, Baribo.<\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami Team News<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kjpev09rp34s2rnhzz.jpg\" alt=\"Lionel Messi\" title=\"Lionel Messi\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"9t\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi\u2019s first goals of the season led Inter Miami to a 4\u20132 comeback victory in the second match of the MLS regular season. | Mark Thorstenson\/Orlando City\/MLS\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9x\">Inter Miami enters an MLS match with a full week of rest for the first time this season. Given the amount of competitions the team is in, it\u2019s an opportunity that it\u2019ll want to make the most of, especially with the momentum from the comeback win in the Florida Derby.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a0\">Led by manager Javier Mascherano, the Herons should have little issues on Saturday. Yes, there is always a bit more pressure when the home team shifts stadiums for the opponent, but Messi and co. have shown little hesitation to show up on occasions like this\u2014especially against a D.C. United team which is likely worse in every position.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a3\">Outside of Messi\u2019s hunt for another MLS Golden Boot and his continued re-adaptation to the traditional No. 10 role, Miami will want to see more from their marquee offseason signing, Germ\u00e1n Berterame, who has not stood out in the opening matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a6\">In addition to the attacking pieces, Rodrigo De Paul looks to continue evolving as a transitional defensive midfielder alongside Yannick Bright, and both Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti hope to further solidify themselves as first-choice options.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a9\">2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Dayne St. Clair also had his best half in an Inter Miami shirt in the second frame against Orlando and will be itching to secure his first clean sheet for the Herons.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ac\">Injury-wise, the team could see a debut from former Premier League and La Liga fullback Sergio Reguil\u00f3n, who returned to training this week after sustaining a knee injury in preseason. David Ayala has also returned to the team, bringing the squad back to full health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_0,h_0\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjjpppz8p39y0xpx5r.png\" alt=\"Inter Miami\" title=\"Inter Miami\" width=\"0\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"ar\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How Javier Mascherano\u2019s Herons may look on Saturday.  | FotMob<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"av\">Inter Miami predicted lineup vs. D.C. United (4-2-3-1): St. Clair; Fray, Falc\u00f3n, Micael, Allen; De Paul, Bright; Allende, Messi, Silvetti, Berterame.<\/p>\n<p>D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Score Prediction<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b3\">It\u2019s a home match for D.C. United, but they won\u2019t have the comforts of home by playing at a different stadium in Baltimore, which will take much of that advantage away. Combine their loss of an advantage with the momentum of Miami\u2019s best players and the hunger from Berterame, and this one has the potential to be extremely lopsided in favor of the 2025 MLS Cup champions. <\/p>\n<p>Prediction: D.C. 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