From Lionel Messi 's possible return to the home-field advantage they’ll enjoy at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami CF have plenty going for them ahead of Wednesday’s Leagues Cup semifinal against Orlando City (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+ ).

And yet, the Herons don’t consider themselves favorites for the latest edition of the Florida Derby.

“I don’t like to put any team as a favorite in such an important game,” Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets told reporters when asked which side has the edge.

“I think it’s 50 percent.”

Florida is purple

There’s reason for such caution.

Orlando have dominated the 2025 regular-season series against Miami, winning both matches by a combined 7-1 scoreline – including a 4-1 rout earlier this month at Inter&Co Stadium.

However, Lions h

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