Inter Miami have not been a good team without Lionel Messi this season, and are more reliant on him than ever. Meanwhile, they are also down to unnatural left backs, allowing Evander and FC Cincinnati to take advantage out wide, giving them the favorite tag heading into the clash.

Gerardo Valenzuela 's opener and a second-half brace from Evander saw Cincinnati shut out Inter Miami and their stars in their last meeting, ending Miami’s six-match unbeaten run in the league and halting a streak of five consecutive MLS victories.

Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.