Real Salt Lake will look to extend their perfect home start to the 2026 season when they host the defending MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami, at America First Field this Wednesday.
Fresh off a 4-2 victory over San Diego FC, Pablo Mastroeni’s side enters the midweek clash in excellent form.
The Claret-and-Cobalt are currently on a five-game unbeaten streak, having won four of their last five Major League Soccer matches and sit fifth in the Western Conference MLS table.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, arrives in Utah following a 3-2 comeback win against the Colorado Rapids.
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The Herons have been clinical on the road recently, and Messi's scoring touch remains sharp after his brace in Denver.
While Miami's defense has been shakier than Salt Lake's lately, their attacking firepower makes them a threat at any time.
Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami Expected Lineups
Real Salt Lake:
- Goalkeeper: Cabral
- Defenders: Gozo, Yedlin, Glad, Junqua, Katranis
- Midfielders: Marczuk, P. Ruiz, Spierings, Luna
- Forward: Solans
Inter Miami CF:
- Goalkeeper: St. Clair
- Defenders: Lujan, Falcon, Micael, Fray
- Midfielders: D. Ruiz, De Paul; Allende, Messi, Segovia
- Forward: Berterame
Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami Head to Head Stats
Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami have only met once in their history.
That single encounter took place on February 21, 2024, at Chase Stadium, where Inter Miami secured a 2-0 victory behind goals from Robert Taylor and Diego Gómez .
Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami Prediction
Real Salt Lake is tough to beat at home, where they have been dominant lately. But with Lionel Messi on the field, Inter Miami is always dangerous, even when playing at a high altitude. Expect plenty of goals and a close game that ends in a draw.
Final Score Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2, Inter Miami 2.
