Inter Miami Cf vs Toronto Fc Picks and Predictions April 6th 2025

Mascherano Faces Lineup Decisions Ahead of Crunch Week

Inter Miami will aim to remain undefeated in league play while managing a tight schedule when they host winless Toronto FC on Sunday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Miami (4-0-1, 13 points) currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing only FC Cincinnati on goal differential. Toronto FC (0-4-2, 2 points) enters the weekend tied with CF Montreal at the bottom of the standings and still searching for their first win of the season.

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Balancing MLS and Champions Cup

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano faces a dilemma in selecting his lineup with a critical Concacaf Champions Cup match looming on Wednesday. Miami must overturn a 1-0 deficit against LAFC in the second leg of their quarterfinal showdown. A 1-0 win would send the series to extra time, but a goal from LAFC would force Miami to score at least three to advance.

That match will undoubtedly influence Sunday’s roster decisions — including whether or not Lionel Messi takes the field. Mascherano hinted Friday that changes are coming.

“We have two games so close together, so we have to figure out how we can put two competitive teams out there Sunday and Wednesday,” Mascherano said.

Veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets is expected to start Sunday as he is suspended for Wednesday due to yellow card accumulation. Recently acquired teenage forward Allen Obando of Ecuador could also make his club debut.

Toronto Struggles Continue

Toronto FC has endured a difficult opening stretch, marked by inconsistent play and mounting injuries. Forward Deandre Kerr, who scored both goals in last week’s 3-2 loss to New York Red Bulls, left that match with an injury and is questionable for Sunday.

To bolster a midfield short on creativity, Toronto brought in 25-year-old Maxime Dominguez on loan from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. The technical midfielder made 14 appearances in Brazil’s top flight since joining Vasco in September 2024.

“Maxime will provide us with a boost in our midfield given his technical ability, work rate, and eye for delivering a pass that unlocks the opposition,” said Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez.

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Toronto has now gone winless in its last nine MLS matches dating back to last season and will need a dramatic turnaround to challenge a confident and deep Miami squad.