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.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba's status for Inter Miami's crucial match against FC Cincinnati remains "under review" despite comments from head coach Javier Mascherano on Friday.