MLS: Inter Miami vs Austin FC Odds, Analysis, & Picks

Quinn Allen
By: Quinn Allen
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Photo courtesy of elisfkc2 (Flickr), CC by 2.0

Photo courtesy of elisfkc2 (Flickr), CC by 2.0

MLS Cup holders Inter Miami will be looking to return from the international break with a bang on Saturday as they welcome Austin FC to Nu Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Herons notched a 3-2 victory in their last game on March 22, and a victory here could potentially move them into top spot, depending on Nashville’s result. As for Austin, they settled for a point in a scoreless draw with LAFC on March 21 on home soil. Read below for the Inter Miami vs Austin FC picks.

Highlights

  • Inter Miami and Austin FC clash on Saturday
  • The reigning MLS champions are a -295 favorite
  • Keep reading for the odds, preview, and picks

Odds courtesy of TonyBet.

Inter Miami vs Austin FC Odds

By no surprise, Inter Miami is a heavy -295 moneyline favorite at soccer betting sportsbooks. Austin returns at +620, while a draw is priced at +420. The O/U is set at three goals.

These two sides haven’t met since 2023, and surprisingly, the last two matches ended level. Of course, the Herons, in particular, have improved a lot since then.

Inter Miami vs Austin FC Analysis

Bringing Lionel Messi to Inter Miami was a monumental move for the MLS and the club. David Beckham had a clear vision in place, hoping to lure in more stars to South Florida with the desire to build a contender. That dream became a reality in 2025, as Messi led the side to their first MLS Cup. The goal is the same this term, and Inter are on the right track early on. They’ve compiled a 3-1-1 record, sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference.

Messi has picked up where he left off last season, already bagging four goals in just five appearances. The Argentinian superstar was key in his team’s thrilling 3-2 win over New York City FC, scoring once. It was a tense affair that saw the two sides continuously exchange blows, but Inter got the last laugh in the 74th minute when defender Micael bagged the winner.

Austin FC is one of the newest franchises in Major League Soccer, and they’ve already enjoyed success, reaching the playoffs twice. Austin was eliminated in the first round last season, though, and Los Verdes will be looking to improve upon that finish. So far, the side has struggled to find results in ‘26, going just 1-2-2.

Since a win on March 1 against DC United, Austin has failed to notch another three points. They were beaten by Charlotte FC and Real Salt Lake before the draw with LAFC right before the international break – the same club that eliminated them from playoff contention last term. On a more positive note, Austin has managed to be competitive against Inter Miami in recent matchups, but a lot has changed in three years.

Inter Miami vs Austin FC Injury News

Miami is missing just two players here, with Sergio Reguilon and Maximiliano Joel Falcon Picart sidelined due to injuries. As for Austin, they’re without Robert Taylor, Daniel Pereira, and Owen Wolff, who are all sidelined with injuries as well.

Inter Miami vs Austin FC Picks

Inter Miami’s lethal ways in the final third are hard to ignore, and Austin has lost back-to-back matches on the road. I’m eyeing a convincing victory for the hosts on home soil. I’ll take Messi and Co. to win by at least two goals in the first game at Nu Stadium.

Pick: Inter Miami -2 (+148)/TonyBet

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Quinn Allen is a sports writer from Vancouver, Canada. His expertise spans across many sports, but he tends to write mostly European soccer betting previews for BettingTop10 Canada. He’s been in the industry for seven years. Quinn loves to be active in his free time, whether it’s working out, walking, or playing soccer.