Inter Miami CF vs Orlando City SC Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 29/02/2024, 16:30  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 02/03/2024 at 08:30 in Major League Soccer Prediction

Inter Miami have a home date against Florida rivals Orlando City in their next MLS fixture on Saturday. Going into this game, Inter Miami are top of the standings in the Eastern Conference, while Orlando City are 11th. Inter Miami had a solid start to the season, beating Real Salt Lake 2-0. They were however short of their best in their most recent game, drawing 1-1 with LA Galaxy. It took Lionel Messi’s individual brilliance to save them, as the Argentine scored a stoppage time equalizer. The hosts will be keen to avoid a repeat of their early season slump that derailed their season last year. It actually took Messi’s arrival last season to change the club’s fortunes. With a number of top stars in the team this term, Inter Miami look good enough to go all the way to the playoff finals. Improving on their two wins in the last 10 MLS matches will be the key target for Tata Martino’s side. It has however been a bit stable at home in the MLS, Inter Miami losing just two of their last 10.

Orlando City had to come from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Inter Miami the last time they faced off. That was in September, and it marked their second straight winless outing against Inter Miami. Just as Inter Miami have started the season strongly, so has Orlando City. They’ve featured in three matches already this season, two in the CONCACAF Champions League. While they managed comfortable wins in the Champions League, Orlando City drew 0-0 in their only MLS match so far. That was against Montreal. They will hope to give it a strong start when they play their first away league game of the season. After a strong finish last season, Orlando City will feel as favorites coming into this game. They have just one loss in their last nine league matches, winning six.