Internacional CF Miami vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Internacional CF Miami vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at DRV PNK Stadium.
- Internacional CF Miami 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- FC Cincinnati 34 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FC Cincinnati | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Sep | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Sep | Orlando City SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Atlanta United FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Toronto FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Sep | Charlotte FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | Philadelphia Union | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Internacional CF Miami | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 60 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 12 / 6 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 80 | Scored | 67 |
| 59 | Conceded | 75 |
| +21 | GD | -8 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 47% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Internacional CF Miami this season
Internacional CF Miami this season
18%
Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
FC Cincinnati this season
Internacional CF Miami are 2nd (60 pts). FC Cincinnati are 8th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Internacional CF Miami
0-15
5/7
16-30
8/4
31-45
19/3
46-60
9/9
61-75
6/4
76+
14/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
6/3
16-30
5/11
31-45
10/11
46-60
8/13
61-75
6/7
76+
17/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Internacional CF Miami
| Lionel Messi | 25 G | 14 A |
| Luis Suarez | 17 G | 7 A |
| German Berterame | 10 G | 8 A |
| Rodrigo de Paul | 4 G | 3 A |
FC Cincinnati
| Kevin Denkey | 17 G | 2 A |
| Evander | 14 G | 13 A |
| Tom Barlow | 10 G | 4 A |
| Pavel Bucha | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at DRV PNK Stadium!
- 5' Internacional CF Miami is showing some good football. However, Internacional CF Miami are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The travelling FC Cincinnati supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Internacional CF Miami are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Obinna Nwobodo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' FC Cincinnati fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Internacional CF Miami side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Internacional CF Miami are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Cincinnati backline.
- 47' The whistle greets Obinna Nwobodo as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Boupendza.
- 52' Brandon Vazquez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Cincinnati tonight.
- 55' Internacional CF Miami make a change. David Ruiz trudges off to be replaced by Jean Mota on 55 minutes.
- 60' Bret Halsey has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' Yuya Kubo is replacing Junior Moreno for the FC Cincinnati side.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Internacional CF Miami and FC Cincinnati are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 75' The 29-year-old Obinna Nwobodo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' The crowd applauds Josef Martinez as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Stefanelli steps in for Internacional CF Miami.
- 78' Alvaro Barreal has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
- 81' Bret Halsey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alvaro Barreal at the 81 minute mark.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Roman Celentano. He receives a card.
- 88' The FC Cincinnati manager makes a substitution. Brandon Vazquez departs to be replaced by Dom Badji.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Internacional CF Miami Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
2
DeAndre Yedlin ↓ Robert Taylor 76'
- 5
- 17
- 31
- 11
- 1
- 32
-
6
Tomas Aviles ↓ Lionel Messi 55'
- 30
-
41
David Ruiz ↓ Jean Mota 55'
- 27
Bench
-
10
Lionel Messi ↑ 55'
- 13
-
7
Jean Mota ↑ 55'
-
22
Nicolas Stefanelli ↑ 76'
-
16
Robert Taylor ↑ 76'
- 19
- 15
- 29
- 3
Coach
Gerardo Martino
FC Cincinnati Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 21
- 13
- 4
-
10
Luciano Acosta ↓ Malik Pinto 88'
-
93
Junior Moreno ↓ Yuya Kubo 65'
-
19
Brandon Vazquez ↓ Dom Badji 88'
-
31
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Bret Halsey 81'
- 5
- 17
- 32
- 18
Bench
-
9
Aaron Boupendza ↑ 47'
-
7
Yuya Kubo ↑ 65'
- 1
- 15
-
42
Bret Halsey ↑ 81'
-
14
Dom Badji ↑ 88'
- 8
-
26
Malik Pinto ↑ 88'
- 58
Coach
Pat Noonan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gonzalo Higuain | 8 |
| Brandon Vazquez | 5 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Yuya Kubo | 2 |
| Ronald Matarrita | 2 |
| Brenner da Silva | 2 |
| Gerardo Valenzuela | 2 |
| Alvaro Barreal | 2 |
Head to Head
Internacional CF Miami Form
2023-10-07
Internacional CF Miami
0–1
FC Cincinnati
L
2023-10-05
Chicago Fire FC
4–1
Internacional CF Miami
L
2023-09-30
Internacional CF Miami
1–1
New York City FC
D
2023-09-24
Orlando City SC
1–1
Internacional CF Miami
D
2023-09-20
Internacional CF Miami
4–0
Toronto FC
W
2023-09-16
Atlanta United FC
5–2
Internacional CF Miami
L
FC Cincinnati Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.62
Internacional CF Miami xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Cincinnati win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Internacional CF Miami or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
53%
Internacional CF Miami or FC Cincinnati
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
4 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Internacional CF Miami
| Handicap | Internacional CF Miami covers | Push | FC Cincinnati covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 19% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Internacional CF Miami keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
8%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

