MLS Cup Final Inter Miami vs. Whitecaps Preview

Last Updated on December 3, 2025 1:22 pm by Erwin Noguera

The MLS final is coming, featuring two relatively new teams that have reached this stage for the first time in their history: Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps. It will be a single match played at the home of the Florida team, as they finished higher in the standings.

Inter Miami reached the league final after crushing New York City 5–1 in the Eastern Conference final.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps won the Western Conference after defeating San Diego FC 1–3 on the road.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the MLS, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

MLS Cup Final: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Inter Miami?

Inter Miami’s project is just one step away from winning the MLS title. Led by Lionel Messi and company, they have had an outstanding playoff run that brings them into the final as the favorites, especially with the match being played at home.

It was an excellent campaign for them. In the regular season, they finished third in both the Eastern Conference and the league overall with 65 points, just one behind the leaders, the Philadelphia Union. They recorded 19 wins, eight draws, and seven losses, scoring 81 goals—more than any other team—and conceding 55, the most among the league’s top 12 teams.

In the playoffs, they won two and lost one in the series against Nashville, scoring eight goals, then crushed Cincinnati 0–4 on the road, and most recently destroyed New York City 5–1 in the conference final. They won their last three matches by four-goal margins. Altogether, they have scored 17 goals this postseason and are just one away from the record set by the LA Galaxy last season.

Of course, Lionel Messi must be highlighted. He is the league’s top scorer with 35 goals, nine more than the second-place player, and also the top assist provider with 21. Interestingly, against New York City, he registered only one assist, while the standout was Tadeo Allende, who scored a hat-trick and now has seven goals and one assist in his last three games.

Inter Miami have won their last five home matches, and throughout the season, they achieved 14 wins, three draws, and three losses at home.

In addition to Messi, Javier Mascherano’s squad includes Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. The two Spaniards have already announced that they will retire at the end of the season, so what better way to do it than by winning a historic title?

It’s worth remembering that this is the second final they play this year, after losing the Leagues Cup to the Seattle Sounders on August 31.

Why Bet on Vancouver Whitecaps?

The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a tremendous year, and this could be the cherry on top. They were finalists in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, won the Canadian Championship, and have reached their first-ever MLS Cup final, becoming only the second Canadian club to do so after Toronto FC, who reached the final three times and won once.

Their playoff path hasn’t been easy, though they have not lost. In the best-of-three series, they eliminated Dallas by winning the first match in regular time and the second in a penalty shootout after tying it in the 90+3 minute. Against Los Angeles FC, they also needed penalties to advance, and then in the conference final, they defeated expansion side San Diego FC 1–3 on the road.

Among the good news is the brace from their top scorer, Brian White, who has fully recovered from injury and scored again after two months. The striker now has 18 MLS goals this season.

In the regular season, they finished second in the Western Conference with 63 points, tied with leaders San Diego, but the Californians had one more win—the first tiebreaker. On the road, Vancouver recorded nine wins, six draws, and four losses, and they haven’t been defeated away from home since August 9.

We must also highlight the impact of Thomas Müller’s arrival. The 36-year-old German joined after the Club World Cup and has contributed eight goals and three assists, but beyond that, he has added invaluable experience that has helped propel the team to this stage.

Final Betting Analysis: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

It will be a tremendous final between two teams that fully deserve to be here and were among the best throughout the year. Inter Miami have proven to be a machine in these playoffs, and as long as Lionel Messi is on the field, they will always be the favorites. They should take the title.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Inter Miami with a Moneyline of -127, while Vancouver Whitecaps are at +326, and a draw is priced at +321.

These teams have faced each other three times. Earlier this year, they met in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, with Vancouver winning 2–0 at home and 1–3 away. Their only MLS matchup was in 2024, in Canada, where Inter won 1–2.

This will also be the 11th meeting between Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller. The German has come out on top seven times, including the 2014 World Cup final, which Germany won in extra time, the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, and the 2020 Champions League quarterfinals, where Bayern won 8–2 against Barcelona.

Go for a win for Inter Miami. If you bet $100 at -127, you will gain $79 for a total payout of $179.

Inter Miami vs. Whitecaps Betting Pick: Inter Miami