Toronto FC vs Inter Miami Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Toronto FC take on Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an important clash at the BMO Field on Saturday. Inter Miami have excellent players in their ranks and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Toronto FC vs Inter Miami Preview
Inter Miami are at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have already won the Supporters Shield this season. The Herons edged Columbus Crew to a 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Toronto FC, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Canadian outfit slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Toronto FC vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami have a good recent record against Toronto FC and have won eight out of the last 10 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Toronto FC's two victories.
- Since the beginning of the 2021 season, Inter Miami have won eight of their nine matches against Toronto FC in all competitions - only Los Angeles Galaxy have a better such record against a single opponent during this period.
- Toronto FC have suffered 18 defeats in MLS this season - their fourth consecutive season with at least 18 losses in a single league campaign.
- Lionel Messi has bagged 17 goals and 15 assists in only 17 matches for Inter Miami this year.
Toronto FC vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami have been in exceptional form this season and have been one of the best teams in MLS this season. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez found the back of the net against Columbus Crew last week and will look to add to their goal tallies in this fixture.
Toronto FC have blown hot and cold this season and will need to put their best foot forward this weekend. Inter Miami are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Toronto FC 1-3 Inter Miami
Toronto FC vs Inter Miami 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 - Yes