Miami Inter versus UNAM Pumas 2025 Leagues Cup Betting Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
Inter Miami will face UNAM Pumas in the knockout stage of the 2025 Leagues Cup, with the game scheduled for August 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. However, the team will be without their star player, Lionel Messi, who is sidelined due to a minor muscle injury in his right leg.
Messi's injury occurred early in the match against Necaxa, forcing him off after about 10–11 minutes. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi would miss at least this crucial group stage match against Pumas, describing the injury as minor and expressing optimism about a quick recovery, though no exact timetable for his return was given.
Without Messi, Inter Miami relied on other attacking players such as Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Tadeo Allende to secure a 3-1 victory over Pumas in their final group game. Suárez notably scored a penalty and assisted a goal, demonstrating the team’s ability to perform even without their star player. Inter Miami finished the group phase with eight points, indicating strong overall team performance despite Messi's absence.
UNAM Pumas will also be without their goalkeeper, Kaylor Navas, who was sent off against Atlanta United and will miss the Inter Miami game. Rodrigo Parra Arteaga, a 17-year-old goalkeeper, is likely to take over for Navas.
Inter Miami has a better record in the 2025 Leagues Cup compared to UNAM Pumas, with 5 points compared to UNAM Pumas' unspecified points. Inter Miami won their first game against Atlas 2:1, drew with Nexaca 2:2, and won on penalties after the draw. UNAM Pumas, on the other hand, beat Orlando City in a penalty shootout after a 1:1 draw in regulation and beat Atlanta United 3:2 in the 2025 Leagues Cup.
The prediction for the Inter Miami vs. UNAM Pumas game is Inter Miami & Over 2.5 Goals. UNAM Pumas have a reputation for providing entertaining games, as they score and concede a lot. The game can be watched on Apple TV.
Luis Suarez and his teammates (Luis Suarez & Co.) may have an advantage over UNAM Pumas due to the absence of Navas. Rodrigo de Paul has been performing well in his time with Inter Miami, recording two assists in a game.
Despite missing Messi, Inter Miami has shown they can still win important matches against quality opponents like UNAM Pumas by stepping up with contributions from other key players. The team’s progression to the knockout rounds confirms their resilience and competitiveness even without Messi.
- The sports analysis for the Inter Miami vs UNAM Pumas game predicts a victory for Inter Miami and over 2.5 goals, given UNAM Pumas' tendencies to offer entertaining games with a high-scoring and conceding rate.
- Due to the absence of goalkeeper Kaylor Navas, who was sent off against Atlanta United, UNAM Pumas are likely to field a young replacement, 17-year-old Rodrigo Parra Arteaga, in their match against Inter Miami.
- Without star player Lionel Messi, Inter Miami has demonstrated the ability to secure victories against quality opponents like UNAM Pumas, as evidenced by their 3-1 win in their final group game, with key contributors such as Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul stepping up to fill the void.
