Lionel Messi will again be in action as his Inter Miami side look to return to winning ways in Philadelphia. The Argentina great missed a penalty against Nashville last weekend on his first start since his fathers death.Inter Miami are second in the Eastern Conference while Philadelphia are struggling down in 13th spot.The last time these two sides crossed paths in May 2026, fans witnessed one of the wildest fixtures in MLS history a breathless 6-4 victory for Inter Miami in Florida that featured a Milan Iloski hat-trick and a Luis Surez masterclass. Philadelphia will be determined to gain revenge on home turf, while Messi and company seek another vital three points.Table of ContentsTeam news for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFPredicted line-ups for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFWhere to watch Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CF: TV and online streamsStats for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFPrediction for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFTeam news for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFRyan Richter is expected to keep faith with the core of the Union side that secured all three points at NYCFC. Jamaican international Andre Blake starts in goal, protected by Nathan Harriel and Geiner Martnez. Wonderkid Cavan Sullivan will look to orchestrate from midfield alongside Jovan Luki, feeding the attacking pair of Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski.Guillermo Hoyos has his primary weapons firing on all cylinders. Messi is slated to start on the right wing with license to drift inside, linking up with Surez. Rodrigo De Paul provides energy and creativity in the engine room alongside Casemiro.Predicted line-ups for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFPhiladelphia: Blake; Westfield, Pierre, Harriel, Wagner; C. Sullivan, Bedoya, Jean Jacques, Q. Sullivan; Iloski, DamianiMiami: Rios Novo; Fray, Falcon, Lujan, Reguilon; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul; Messi, Suarez, SegoviaWhere to watch Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CF: TV and online streamsThe match is available to watch with an MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in the UK.Stats for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFThe reverse meeting on May 24, 2026, produced 10 goals in a 6-4 Miami victory, marking the highest-scoring first half in recent MLS records (4-4 at the break).Philadelphias Bruno Damiani comes in on high confidence after netting a match-winning brace against NYCFC and making the MLS Team of the Matchday.Inter Miamis attacking output has averaged over 2.5 goals per match with Lionel Messi orchestrating play under Guillermo Hoyos.Prediction for Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami CFPrediction: Philadelphia Union 23 Inter Miami CFSubaru Park is always an intimidating venue, and Philadelphia will cause serious issues for Miamis backline. However, the sheer match-winning quality of Lionel Messi and Luis Surez in tight spaces gives the visitors the decisive edge in what promises to be another high-scoring encounter. Topics Inter Miami CF Philadelphia Union Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Misery for Messi after missing THIRD successive penalty as Inter Miami are hammered in Nashville Jon Fisher 16th August, 2026 Nashville v Inter Miami: Expected line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview Mitch Fretton 14th August, 2026 Inter Miami team-mates astonished by Messis return to action just hours after he hinted at retirement Jon Fisher 13th August, 2026 Inter Miami pay tribute to absent Lionel Messi after death of his father 101 GreatGoals 9th August, 2026 Inter Miami vs Monterrey: Line-ups, stats and preview for Leagues Cup clash Mitch Fretton 7th August, 2026 WATCH: Messi strike compared to a Picasso as Inter Miami captain nets two stunners in Leagues Cup win Jon Fisher 6th August, 2026
