Inter Miami has a playoff spot in sight with three regular-season matches to go, while Cincinnati still has work to do in the Eastern Conference.
Inter can call on MLS' top scorer and highest-profile player, Lionel Messi, who has hit 25 goals this season.
Cincinnati needs points to avoid the Wild Card round and head straight to the playoffs, and the Orange and Blue could get something at Nu Stadium.
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati betting picks and predictions
Cincinnati or draw double chance (+163)
Inter Miami have unrivaled firepower, and no side has scored more than the 73 goals the Herons have managed in the MLS this term.
Messi has bagged 25 league goals this season, and former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez has struck 15.
Inter clearly have the firepower to blow their MLS rivals away, but they have lost 10 of their 31 Eastern Conference matches, and Kily Gonzalez's men have shipped 53 goals.
The leaky defense is a major concern, and the Herons conceded 19 shots and 3.65 expected goals at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Messi was left on the bench for that tie, and it now means that Inter have won only four of their last 14 matches.
Cincinnati are 13 points adrift of Inter in the Eastern Conference, but the Orange and Blue have won convincingly against DC United in their last two league games.
Pat Noonan's men are only one point adrift of Inter in the XP table, and a bit of fortune would have put Cincy in a stronger position.
Inter look mighty short in this spot and Cincinnati are fancied alongside the draw on the double chance market.
Evander Ferreira to score or assist (-163)
Evander Ferreira has been a goal-involvement king for Cincinnati this season, and the 28-year-old can have a big say in the Orange and Blue's clash with Inter Miami.
The Brazilian has scored 14 goals and laid on 12 assists this season in MLS, and the numbers are on a frenzy for the former Vasco da Gama man.
Evander has created 86 chances and averages 3.8 shots per 90 minutes.
Those numbers are expected to rise against an Inter Miami side that has conceded 53 goals in 31 MLS games.
Over 4.5 cards (+120)
FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami played out a thrilling game in May, which Inter won 5-3 at the TQL Stadium. It was also a spicy affair.
That contest featured five bookings, and Inter's 78 yellow cards received is the most in this season's MLS.
The pressure is on Cincinnati, with a playoff spot not yet assured, and the Orange and Blue will not want to run into the Wild Card round. That should ensure intensity in Miami and set up a competitive contest.
Cincinnati have been cautioned 24 times in their last six matches, and with points much needed in Florida, it could be another tense affair.
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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds
Inter Miami | -196 |
Tie | +376 |
Cincinnati | +425 |
Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati player props
Anytime goalscorer
Lionel Messi | -300 |
Luis Suarez | -110 |
German Berterame | +120 |
Ahoueke Denkey | +140 |
Evander Ferreira | +163 |
Telasco Segovia | +260 |
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