Leagues Cup: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

Inter Miami and Atlanta United clash on Tuesday night in the second round of the Leagues Cup. Inter already played one event in this competition, winning with Leo Messi’s free-kick screamer and taking the top spot in the group. Atlanta kicks off their campaign at the DRV PNK Stadium, having a very tough challenge ahead of themselves but not having some particular pressure. We should witness an entertaining game in Florida, and if you want to gather more info about it, stay tuned. 

Preview

Inter Miami (+115) won against Cruz Azul, with Messi delivering a perfect debut. The Argentinian maestro scored a free-kick dagger in the fourth minute of the stoppage time, thus initiating an explosion in the stands. It was the first win for Inter after early June.

Back then, they beat Birmingham Legion in the US Open Cup 0-1. After that, we’ve seen them post six games without a victory, three draws, and three defeats. Each but one of these events was with both teams to score or with at least three goals. 

However, with Messi onboard, the situation is much different for this unit, which could easily detonate. We are aware that Messi alone can’t win the championship or a trophy, but with Busquets, Alba, and the head coach Martino, they could be very nasty and become one of the better teams in the division. 

Atlanta United (+195) is in the MLS playoff zone, but lately, they aren’t playing top football. After a very good start to the campaign, the team from Georgia couldn’t keep the same pace, and it began to slow down. 

The Five Stripes have a pretty mixed record in the latest ten contests, winning and losing three times each and having four draws. They can’t catch the proper rhythm, and the MLS break might be handy for them.

When playing on the road, Atlanta struggles to deliver. One victory in 10 games outside their Mercedes-Benz Stadium is terrible. What is constant is the high efficiency of those meetings, as seven of them ended with at least three hits.

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Messi is ready to play; we’ll see whether he starts from the first minute. There isn’t any news on Jordi Alba and his status for this contest. Gregory, Jean Mota, and Negri are out for sure.

On the other hand, everyone is ready to play for Atlanta. 

Head-to-Head Games

There was already one MLS game between Inter and United this season. It was in Florida, and the hosts won 2-1. Josef Martinez scored a brace against his former team, with whom he won the MLS. 

Prediction

Atlanta isn’t very confident on the road. Furthermore, they are terrible, and that’s obvious when looking at their results. Meanwhile, they provide high-scoring affairs in all those events, showing vulnerability in the back line. Inter has enough power and knowledge to use those flaws, especially when Messi and Martinez play, and that’s going to be the key to their victory. With three points in this one, the hosts are securing the knockout stage, and they won’t miss that chance. 

Pick: Inter Miami Wins +115