Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union prediction, preview, team news and more | MLS 2021
The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Inter Miami take on Philadelphia Union this Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and have a point to prove this weekend.
Inter Miami have endured a dismal campaign so far and struggled to impose themselves this season. Phil Neville's charges have flattered to deceive this year and cannot afford a debacle in this match.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, currently find themselves in third place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The away side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Orlando City last week and will want to bounce back this weekend.
Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head
Philadelphia Union have a good record against Inter Miami and have won two out of three games played between the two teams. Inter Miami have managed only one victory against Philadelphia Union and will want to level the playing field this weekend.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in April and ended in a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami. Philadelphia Union were not at their best on the day and have a point to prove in this fixture.
Inter Miami form guide in the MLS: L-L-L-L-L
Philadelphia Union form guide in the MLS: L-W-D-L-D
Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Team News
Inter Miami
Joevin Jones is injured at the moment and has been ruled out of the game against Philadelphia Union this weekend. Kelvin Leerdam is playing in the Gold Cup and is also unavailable for selection.
Injured: Joevin Jones
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: Kelvin Leerdam
Philadelphia Union
Jack de Vries, Anthony Fontana, and Ilsinho are injured at the moment and might not be able to play a part in this fixture. Andre Blake and Cory Burke are playing in the Gold Cup and will be unavailable for selection.
Injured: Jack de Vries
Doubtful: Ilsinho, Anthony Fontana
Unavailable: Andre Blake, Cory Burke
Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Predicted XI
Inter Miami Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): John McCarthy; Kieran Gibbs, Ryan Shawcross, Leandro Pirez, Nicolas Figal; Gregore, Blaise Matuidi; Robbie Robinson, Rodolfo Pizarro, Lewis Morgan; Gonzalo Higuain
Philadelphia Union Predicted XI (4-4-2): Matt Freese; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Jamiro Monteiro, Alejandro Bedoya, Leon Flach, Jose Martinez; Sergio Santos, Kacper Przybylko
Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Inter Miami have assembled an experienced squad over the past two years but have largely failed to make an impact in the MLS. The likes of Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi have not made their mark so far and will need to step up to the plate in this match.
Philadelphia Union have improved in recent months and will want to build a winning streak this month.The away side is the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Inter Miami 1-3 Philadelphia Union
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