Preview, form, head-to-head, team news and broadcast details for Orlando City vs Inter Miami clash at Inter&Co Stadium, as the Florida Derby headlines Matchday 2’s Sunday Night Soccer
The Florida Derby takes centre stage on Sunday night when Orlando City host Inter Miami in Matchday 2’s Sunday Night Soccer. With kickoff set for 19:00 ET at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, the rivalry renews under the lights in a fixture that has quickly become one of Major League Soccer’s most anticipated regional matchups.
Both clubs enter the weekend looking for a response. Orlando aim to steady themselves after a disappointing opening result, while the reigning MLS Cup champions seek to rebound from a heavy defeat that halted their attacking rhythm.
How the teams go into the game: form
Orlando City have been one of the league’s most consistent postseason sides under head coach Oscar Pareja, reaching the last six Audi MLS Cup Playoffs to establish the longest active playoff streak in MLS. That stability, however, was dented on Matchday 1 with a 2–1 home loss to New York Red Bulls.
Winter signing Tiago, one of three U22 Initiative additions from Brazil alongside midfielder Luis Otávio and centre back Iago Teodoro, scored deep into second-half stoppage time to give the Lions late hope.
Inter Miami’s situation carries its own urgency. The reigning MLS Cup presented by Audi champions opened their campaign with a 3–0 defeat at LAFC during the inaugural Walmart Saturday Showdown. After scoring a remarkable 101 combined regular-season and playoff goals in 2025 en route to lifting the league title, Miami’s attack was largely neutralised on opening weekend.
Leo Messi was limited to four shots, none of which were on target, while designated player signing Germán Berterame managed just one effort on frame.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami head-to-head
The Florida Derby has rarely lacked intensity, as recent meetings have often been emotionally charged. Orlando have won the last two league duels between the two sides, with Inter Miami’s last victory dating back in March 2023, when they managed their only win in the last six derbies.
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Orlando City vs Inter Miami team news
Orlando’s roster reshaping is central to the narrative entering Matchday 2. Tiago’s late goal on opening weekend signalled potential impact from the Brazilian intake, while Luis Otávio and Iago Teodoro are expected to continue bedding into Pareja’s system. The departure of Pedro Gallese places additional focus on defensive organisation and communication at the back.
Robin Jansson and Joran Gerbet are sidelined, with Wilder Cartagena and Otávio being doubtful.
For Miami, attention centres on how quickly new signings settle alongside established stars. Dayne St. Clair’s first home competitive appearance in goal and Micael’s introduction in central defence mark structural adjustments, while Berterame’s integration into a forward line featuring Messi will be closely scrutinised after a subdued debut.
Sergio Reguilón will miss out, but Mateo Silvetti should be available.
Orlando City vs Inter Miami predicted line-ups
Orlando City (4-2-3-1): Crepeau; Dorsey, Brekalo, Iago, Martin; B. Ojeda, Guske; Pasalic, M. Ojeda, Tiago; McGuire
Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): St. Clair; Fray, Micael, Falcon, Allen; De Paul, Bright; Allende, Messi, Silvetti; Berterame
Orlando City vs Inter Miami: When and where to watch
The match will be played on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 ET / 16:00 PT. In the United States, the fixture is available through Apple TV as part of MLS coverage.