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Inter Miami CF has risen as the favorite for the upcoming MLS Cup, with current odds at +400, followed closely by the Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The playoffs begin soon, where Inter Miami will face Nashville SC in the first round. The team finished third in the Eastern Conference with 65 points and aims to leverage star players like Messi in their playoff pursuit. As tactics optimize for the postseason, the competition intensifies with several teams aiming for the prestigious title.
Miami, FL – Inter Miami CF has emerged as the favorite to win the upcoming 2025 MLS Cup, set to take place on December 6. The latest betting odds revealed by DraftKings shows Inter Miami leading the predictions with a strong +400 odds, marking them as the team to beat in this season’s Major League Soccer playoffs.
Trailing behind Inter Miami in the odds are the Philadelphia Union at +500, and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC sitting at +600. Notably, San Diego FC, enjoying their expansion season, has garnered significant attention, listed at +700. The LAFC follows with odds of +750, while FC Cincinnati stands at +1000. Other teams such as the Seattle Sounders FC have odds of +1600, and both New York City FC and Columbus Crew are tied at +2000.
Positioning in the playoffs continues with Charlotte FC, Nashville SC, and Minnesota United FC tied at +2500, while Chicago Fire FC, Austin FC, and Portland Timbers follow closely behind at +5000. At the bottom of the odds, FC Dallas is the least favored team with odds of +8000.
First Round Matchups
The first round of the MLS playoffs will consist of best-of-three series games, with the playoff action set to commence on October 24 and run through to November 9. Inter Miami is set to face Nashville SC in the first round. This matchup is particularly noteworthy as Inter Miami has played against Nashville twice this season, with their latest encounter ending in a convincing 5-2 victory for Inter Miami, where star player Lionel Messi notably scored a hat-trick.
Conference Standings
Inter Miami finished the regular season in the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a total of 65 points. Their performance secured their playoff position along with other teams like Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers, who advanced through wild-card wins. Chicago clinched their last match with a score of 3-1 against Orlando City, while Portland achieved a similar victory over Real Salt Lake.
Moving Forward in the Playoffs
After the first round, the playoffs will transition to a single-elimination format. The conference semifinals are scheduled to take place on November 22 and 23, with the conference finals set for November 29 and 30. The schedule sets a clear path for teams aiming to claim the prestigious title and ultimately compete for the 2025 MLS Cup.
As the playoffs approach, teams will be looking to optimize their strategies and capitalize on their strengths, particularly those of star players such as Messi, who will be central to Inter Miami’s pursuit of the championship. It remains to be seen if Inter Miami can live up to the expectations and validate their favorite status in the highly competitive MLS playoff landscape.
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Additional Resources
- MLS Soccer: MLS Cup 2025 Odds
- Athlon Sports: Inter Miami vs Nashville SC
- USA Today: MLS Playoff Predictions
- New York Times: MLS Cup 2025 Playoff Bracket
- Sports Illustrated: Complete MLS Cup Playoff Bracket
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