The action continues in the CONCACAF Champions Cup as Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas City face off in a crucial encounter. Inter Miami will look to build on their opening-leg victory, while Sporting Kansas City must find a way to break their poor run of form and keep their Champions Cup hopes alive.
📅 Match Date: February 26, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 6:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Chase Stadium
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Inter Miami’s Performance
Inter Miami secured a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg against Sporting Kansas City, thanks to a goal from Lionel Messi. That victory ended their two-match losing streak in the tournament, and they remain unbeaten in 2025 since Javier Mascherano took charge.
In the MLS, Miami snatched a late point in their season opener against New York City FC, scoring in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw. They have struggled for consistency against MLS opposition in recent matches but will be confident playing at Chase Stadium, where they won their only previous Champions Cup home fixture last year against Nashville SC.
Sporting Kansas City’s Performance
Sporting Kansas City have struggled in recent weeks, coming into this match on the back of consecutive 1-0 defeats. Their attacking struggles have been evident, as they have failed to score in their last five matches across all competitions.
To keep their Champions Cup hopes alive, SKC must win away from home—something they have not achieved in this competition since February 2019. Their form against MLS opposition has also been poor, with five defeats in their last six competitive matches.
Key Stats
- Inter Miami are unbeaten in 2025 since Mascherano took charge.
- Sporting Kansas City have failed to score in their last five matches.
- SKC have not won an away match in the Champions Cup since 2019.
- Miami have won only one of their last five matches against MLS opponents.
Match Prediction
Inter Miami’s home advantage and superior squad quality make them favorites for this clash. Given Sporting Kansas City’s scoring struggles, Miami should be able to secure another win and progress to the next round.
Prediction: Inter Miami 2-0 Sporting Kansas City
Team News
Inter Miami Team News
- Injuries: Drake Callender (muscle injury), David Martinez (ankle, questionable), Yannick Bright (thigh, questionable).
- Squad Updates: Jordi Alba returned to action in their MLS opener, while Tomas Aviles is eligible despite his recent red card.
Inter Miami Possible Starting XI:
Ustari, Weigandt, Aviles, Lujan, Alba, Cremaschi, Redondo, Busquets, Picault, Messi, Suarez
Sporting Kansas City Team News
- Injuries: Jansen Miller (back injury), Khiry Shelton (hamstring, unlikely to play).
- Squad Updates: Joaquin Fernandez, Logan Ndenbe, and Willy Agada were new additions to the starting lineup last match. Dejan Joveljic made his SKC debut off the bench in MLS play.
Sporting KC Possible Starting XI:
Pulskamp Davis, Rosero, Voloder, Leibold, Garcia, Radoja, Rodriguez, Salloi, Joveljic, Thommy
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
