Inter Miami v Charlotte FC preview: MLS Round 34 at NU Stadium on Nov 9
Inter Miami will host Charlotte FC at the NU Stadium in Round 34 of the 2026 Major League Soccer season on November 9, in a match that follows the regular-season run-in. The fixture pits a second-placed Inter Miami side against a Charlotte team positioned fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami arrive having beaten New England Revolution 2-1 in their previous league outing, overturning an early deficit to claim three points. The Kily Gonzalez-led Herons are aiming to extend that winning run while using home advantage to control the game from the outset. The club sits second on the MLS points table and will prioritize limiting chances for the visitors. Match preparation notes emphasise a strong start and defensive control.
Charlotte FC have won their last two MLS matches by 4-0 scorelines, defeating CF Montreal and Orlando City respectively. Dean Smith’s squad, referred to in the coverage as the Crown, have built momentum from those comprehensive victories. The team occupies fifth place in the Eastern Conference points table but the preview notes that travelling away from home could present challenges for them.
The 39-year-old was once again on the scoresheet for Inter Miami in the win over New England, netting the match-winning goal to secure three points. Leonel Messi is expected to continue a central attacking role for the Herons; in 30 Major League Soccer appearances this season he has scored 26 goals. Liel Abada, who produced a hat-trick against CF Montreal, will seek to influence the game after failing to score in his most recent match despite a notable work rate in the final third.
Inter Miami will be without Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti due to injury, while Fricio Caicedo might also miss out because of a lack of fitness. Charlotte FC will be without Nimfasha Berchimas, Will Clearly and Aron John as they are not match fit, and Allan Saint-Maximin is suspended for the fixture. These absences shape selection options for both managers ahead of kickoff.
Projected starting XIs provided in the preview list St. Clair (GK); Fray, Casemiro, Micael, Lujan; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Berterame for Inter Miami, and Kahlina (GK); Byrne, Agyemang, Kessler, Toffolo; Westwood, Diani; Abada, Biel, Smalls; Toklomati for Charlotte FC. The article’s prediction forecasts a 3-2 victory for Inter Miami over Charlotte FC.
This matchup is scheduled for November 9 at the NU Stadium and will be available to watch live on Apple TV. For additional coverage and updates, the preview directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or to download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join their Telegram community.