Preview: Inter Miami vs. FC Dallas – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

By Devesh Jaganath
Published: April 25, 2025 | 15:53

Inter Miami will aim to preserve their unbeaten record in league play when they host FC Dallas in a rescheduled MLS clash at Chase Stadium on Sunday.

Originally set for April 26, the match was pushed back to accommodate the Herons' qualification for the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals.


Match Preview

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Inter Miami return to Chase Stadium this weekend following a disappointing midweek trip to Vancouver, where they fell 2-0 to the Whitecaps in their first-ever Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final appearance.

In front of a record crowd at BC Place, the home side rose to the occasion. Brian White continued his impressive scoring run, while Sebastian Berhalter added a second to give Vancouver a commanding two-goal advantage heading into the second leg in Miami.

While their Champions Cup ambitions now hang in the balance, the Herons have been in strong form domestically. They remain the only unbeaten team in MLS this season, recording five wins and three draws from their opening eight matches.

Javier Mascherano’s side edged their last league outing 1-0 away to Columbus Crew, with Benjamin Cremaschi netting the decisive goal just after the half-hour mark.

At home, Miami have collected two wins and two draws from their first four league fixtures, though they will be wary of FC Dallas — who secured a 1-0 victory at Chase Stadium when the sides last met in 2023. With a crucial second-leg showdown against Vancouver looming, Mascherano may be tempted to rotate his squad for this encounter.


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Preview: Inter Miami vs. FC Dallas – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

By Devesh Jaganath
Published: April 25, 2025 | 15:53

Inter Miami will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the MLS season when they host FC Dallas at Chase Stadium on Sunday in a rescheduled fixture.

Originally slated for April 26, the match was moved to accommodate the Herons’ qualification for the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals.

Match Preview

Inter Miami return home this weekend following a disappointing midweek outing in Vancouver, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Whitecaps in the first leg of their historic Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final appearance.

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In front of a record crowd at BC Place, Vancouver rose to the occasion, with Brian White continuing his excellent scoring form and Sebastian Berhalter adding a second to give the hosts a two-goal cushion heading into the return leg in Miami.

While their continental hopes hang in the balance, the Herons have been formidable in domestic play. Javier Mascherano’s side remain the only unbeaten team in MLS this season, having recorded five wins and three draws across their opening eight matches.

Their latest league outing saw them grind out a 1-0 victory away to Columbus Crew, with Benjamin Cremaschi netting the decisive goal just after the half-hour mark.

At Chase Stadium, Inter Miami have posted two wins and two draws from their first four home league fixtures. However, they will be mindful of recent history: Dallas emerged 1-0 winners when they last visited this venue in 2023. With a crucial second leg against Vancouver looming, Mascherano may opt to rotate his squad to preserve key players.

Meanwhile, FC Dallas arrive in Miami with momentum after battling to a resilient 0-0 draw against the in-form Minnesota United last week, extending their unbeaten away run to five matches.

Since the start of the 2025 season, Eric Quill’s side have proven to be road warriors, collecting nine points from five away games (W2 D3 L0) — the best away record in the Western Conference and tied for third-best across the league.

During this unbeaten stretch, Dallas recorded impressive wins over Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake, alongside draws with Colorado Rapids (3-3), Atlanta United (1-1), and Minnesota.

Quill’s next challenge is to replicate that success at home, where his side have managed just one win from four matches at Toyota Stadium. However, with another road test ahead, Dallas will be aiming to continue their strong away form against one of MLS’s toughest opponents

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