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Florida Rivals Inter Miami and Orlando City Clash in Pivotal MLS Derby

Orlando City seeks to extend their 10-game unbeaten streak and overtake Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference standings as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez reunite for the hosts.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Marco Pašalić #87 of Orlando City runs with the ball during the MLS match between Orlando City and Toronto FC during the MLS match between at Inter&Co Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC battle for the first time in MLS regular season play in 2025
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Overview

  • Orlando City (5-2-6, 21 points) travels to Fort Lauderdale to face Inter Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) on Sunday night in a matchup with significant implications for playoff positioning.
  • Orlando enters the game on a 10-match unbeaten streak, buoyed by a potent attack led by Martín Ojeda, who has scored eight goals this season.
  • Inter Miami has struggled defensively, conceding 17 goals in their past six matches, but will feature Lionel Messi and the returning Luis Suárez in their lineup.
  • The rivalry match marks the first meeting between the teams since May 2024, when they played to a scoreless draw.
  • Both teams aim to assert dominance in the growing Florida derby, with Orlando looking to capitalize on Miami's defensive vulnerabilities and extend their strong form.