Prediction Cincinnati vs Inter Miami 2025 – Betting Tips for Major League Soccer on 23/11/2025

Preview: Conference semi-final set for TQL Stadium

Cincinnati and Inter Miami meet in what promises to be one of the livelier ties of the MLS Cup Conference Semi-finals at TQL Stadium on 23/11/2025. With Drew Fischer named as referee and a 26,000-capacity arena ready to roar, this fixture pits Cincinnati’s compact defensive record at home against an Inter Miami attack that has been prolific on the road. Both teams arrive in form and with confidence — Cincinnati bouncing through the playoffs with a tense 2-1 win over Columbus, while Inter Miami dismantled Nashville 4-0 to progress.

Tactical contrast and recent form

The matchup reads like offense versus efficiency. Cincinnati boast 12 clean sheets this season and a home goals-scored figure of 30, showing they can be stingy at TQL Stadium. Their recent stretch includes decisive wins and a steady momentum — the latest formline reveals six wins in the last ten outings, and Brenner was the standout in their playoff win, earning the best player rating in that tie. Inter Miami, meanwhile, have been a goal machine, registering 51 goals at home and 38 away across the campaign and arriving with seven wins from their last ten. Lionel Messi starred in Inter Miami’s recent 4-0 playoff victory, posting the match’s best player rating, and the team’s overall attacking numbers — 489 total shots and 210 on target — underline their firepower.

The statistical duel is compelling: Cincinnati’s over-2.5 matches sit around 54.05%, while Inter Miami push that to an impressive 81.08% — a clear indicator that their fixtures frequently see multiple goals. Both sides show similar BTTS tendencies, with percentages slightly above the 50% mark, suggesting both will likely have attacking moments. Inter Miami also average more corners and dangerous attacks, hinting at sustained pressure that could test Cincinnati’s clean-sheet resolve.

What this means for bettors

This is a classic cup tie where home resilience meets away attacking verve. The bookmakers tip Inter Miami as the slender favorite in the match-winner market, but the underlying numbers nudge us towards a goals-focused outcome. Given Inter Miami’s outstanding over-2.5 rate and Cincinnati’s home fixtures still producing goals more than half the time, expect an open encounter with both teams contributing to the scoreboard.

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Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals. Based on Inter Miami’s 81.08% over-2.5 rate and both teams’ recent scoring trends, the goal market offers the most value for this tie.