Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction and Betting Tips | 25th October 2024

The MLS playoffs feature another set of matches this week as Atlanta United lock horns with Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Inter Miami side in an important encounter at the Chase Stadium on Friday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Preview

Atlanta United finished in ninth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side secured a victory on penalties against CF Montreal this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, finished at the top of the league table this season and have been in excellent form over the past year. The Herons thrashed New England Revolution by a comprehensive 6-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Inter Miami and Atlanta United are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won five matches apiece out of the 14 games played between the two teams.
Atlanta United have picked up a victory and a draw against Inter Miami so far this season and are one of only two teams alongside New York City FC that have faced the Herons multiple times without suffering a defeat.
Inter Miami managed to pick up 74 points in the regular season of MLS have set a record in this regard in the competition.
Atlanta United are unbeaten in their last five matches away from home in all competitions - their longest such run since 2018.

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction

Inter Miami have a stellar squad at their disposal and will look to make the most of their excellent form. Lionel Messi has been talismanic for his side this season and will look to make his mark in this fixture.

Atlanta United have troubled Inter Miami this season and have grown in stature in recent weeks. Inter Miami are the better team on paper, however, and hold the upper hand going into this game.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 Atlanta United

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score or assist - Yes