Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati prediction, odds, MLS Cup first round picks [10/28/2026]

Miami and Cincinnati will lock horns in the MLS Cup first round at Nu Stadium on Wednesday, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.

Dimers' proven MLS model projects Miami as the most likely winner in this Miami vs. Cincinnati prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.

Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati prediction and odds

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Wednesday's MLS matchup between Miami and Cincinnati, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model suggests a 68.1% chance of Miami winning, a 16.6% chance for Cincinnati, and a 15.3% chance of a draw. Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 84.8% chance of going over., according to our model.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Cincinnati +500, Miami -194
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-376/+355)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet for MLS Cup first round

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Miami @ -194 via Polymarket
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -376 via Polymarket

According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 2.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Correct score projections

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 3-1 Miami win being the most probable:

• Miami 3-1 Cincinnati (7.3% probability)
• Miami 2-1 Cincinnati (7%)
• Miami 5-1 Cincinnati (6.7%)

Game info & kickoff details

Wednesday's MLS matchup between Miami and Cincinnati in MLS at Nu Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati
• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT
• Venue: Nu Stadium

Conclusion

According to our computer model, Miami has a 68.1% win probability on Wednesday, Cincinnati has a 16.6% win probability, and there is a 15.3% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLS prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.