CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | MLS 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as CF Montreal take on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at the Saputo Stadium on Saturday. Inter Miami have been exceptional this season and are the favorites to win this game.
CF Montreal are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The home side played out a 1-1 draw against Forge in the Canadian Championship this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have hit their stride this season. The Herons thrashed New York Red Bulls by a comprehensive 6-2 result in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head
CF Montreal have a good record against Inter Miami and have won six out of the nine matches between the two teams. Inter Miami have managed two victories against CF Montreal and will need to make amends this weekend.
CF Montreal form guide: D-L-D-D-W
Inter Miami form guide: W-W-W-W-L
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Team News
CF Montreal
Josef Martinez's absence through injury has been a massive blow to CF Montreal's aspirations this season. Kqadwo Opuku and Joaquin Sosa are also carrying knocks and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Josef Martinez, Matias Coccaro
Doubtful: Kwadwo Opuku, Joaquin Sosa, Lassi Lappalainen
Suspended: None
Inter Miami
Federico Redondo, Diego Gomez, and Robbie Robinson are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Tomas Aviles is serving a suspension and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Federico Redondo, Diego Gomez, Robbie Robinson, Facundo Farias
Doubtful: Jordi Alba, Ian Fray, Shanyder Borgelin
Suspended: Tomas Aviles
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Predicted XI
CF Montreal Predicted XI (3-4-3): Sirois; Campbell, Waterman, Corbo; Ruan, Piette, Choiniere, Edwards; Duke, Toye, Lassiter
Inter Miami Predicted XI (4-3-3): Callender; Weigandt, Sailor, Freire, Negri; Rojas, Busquets, Gressel; Messi, Suarez, Taylor
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami are in excellent form and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been virtually unstoppable so far and will be keen to put on another show in this fixture.
CF Montreal are up against one of the most lethal attacking lineups in the competition and will need to put up a robust front on Saturday. Inter Miami are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-5 Inter Miami