Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd November 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Atlanta United lock horns with Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an important encounter at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United are in ninth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Inter Miami last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the Eastern Conference league table and are in excellent form this season. The Herons won the first leg by a narrow margin and will look to achieve another good result this weekend.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami have a slight edge over Atlanta United and have won six out of the 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Atlanta United's five victories.
- Atlanta United are unbeaten in their last five matches at home against Inter Miami in MLS and have managed to win four of these games.
- Atlanta United have won only four of their last 18 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to April this year.
- Lionel Messi has appeared in 10 knockout matches for Inter Miami and has contributed to at least one goal in each of these games, bagging nine goals and five assists in the process.
- Inter Miami's victory against Atlanta United in the reverse fixture was their 23rd MLS victory of the season.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Prediction
Inter Miami have arguably been the best team in MLS this season and will be intent on proving their mettle this weekend. Lionel Messi has been talismanic for the Herons and will look to make an impact on Saturday.
Atlanta United have been plagued by inconsistency over the past year and will need to play out of their skins in this match. Inter Miami are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Inter Miami 2-0 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 - No
Tip 3: Inter Miami to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Bold Tip: Lionel Messi to score or assist - Yes