Match preview for Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami
Inter Miami can make history by becoming the first side to win two Leagues Cup titles when they travel to Lumen Field to face Seattle Sounders in Sunday’s final.
Seattle reached the final with a 2-0 semi-final win over Los Angeles Galaxy, while Miami overcame Orlando City 3-1 in their semi-final clash.
Seattle have arguably been the tournament’s most consistent team, winning all their Leagues Cup games in normal time and conceding just two goals.
Victory on Sunday would allow them to complete the knockout stages without conceding and secure their first Leagues Cup title, adding to the sweet revenge for players who lost the 2021 final after leading Club Leon 1-0.
The Sounders are unbeaten in their last nine competitive home games and have a strong record in Leagues Cup matches at Lumen Field, winning all but one.
Inter Miami, meanwhile, thrive on late drama. They have scored nine second-half goals this tournament, including six after the 75th minute, and remain unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions.
The Herons are unbeaten when conceding first in this year’s Leagues Cup and have previously beaten Seattle 1-0 at Lumen Field in 2021.
Team news for Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami
Seattle will be without Jordan Morris (shoulder), while Joao Paulo and Paul Arriola remain doubtful with cruciate injuries.
Nouhou Tolo is suspended after a red card in the semi-final. Pedro De la Vega and Osaze De Rosario scored in the semi-final, and Andrew Thomas kept a clean sheet.
Miami’s Allen Obando (hamstring) and Mateo Silvetti (broken toe) are unavailable.
Lionel Messi returned from a muscle strain to score twice, while Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are fit. Telasco Segovia also contributed in the semi-final win.
Expected line-ups for Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami
Seattle Sounders: Frei; A. Roldan, Andrade, Ragen, Sousa; Rothrock, Vargas, C. Roldan, De la Vega; De Rosario, Ferreira
Inter Miami: Ustari; Fray, Lujan, Falcon, Alba; Bright, Busquets; De Paul, Messi, Allende; Suarez
How to watch Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami: TV channel, online stream
The Leagues Cup final between Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami will kick-off on Sunday night at 8pm ET and 7pm CT. It is available to watch on local networks.
The stats for Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami
- Both Seattle and Miami have won all five matches in the tournament
- Each team has scored 12 goals in the competition
- Seattle boasts a 10-1-3 record across all competitions
- Miami is on a four-match unbeaten run
Prediction
Despite their occasional self-inflicted difficulties, Miami’s experience, talent, and knack for late goals suggest they will edge Seattle to claim the trophy
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Inter Miami
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