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Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami: Leagues Cup Final at Lumen Field, Messi Set to Play

Sportsbooks make Seattle the favorite, with Messi returning from a hamstring issue after a two-goal semifinal.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 8:00 p.m. ET in Seattle, with live coverage on MLS Season Pass; Spanish-language broadcasts are on Univision and TUDN, with DirecTV Stream carrying the match.
  • Messi is expected to feature after missing time earlier in the tournament and scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 3-1 semifinal win over Orlando City.
  • Seattle reached the final by defeating the LA Galaxy 2-0, with goals from Pedro de la Vega and Osaze De Rosario.
  • Both teams posted strong Phase One results, with Seattle earning 9 points from three wins and Inter Miami collecting 8 points with a +3 goal differential.
  • Betting markets lean toward Seattle, including DraftKings listing the Sounders at -150 and BetMGM pricing them at +105 to win in regulation.