MLS: New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami Preview, Odds, Prediction, Pick

New England Revolution hosts Inter Miami in the most interesting event of the entire MLS weekend. One of the best players in the history of this sport, Lionel Messi, transferred to the USA and picked Florida and Inter for his next home, which created mass hysteria among soccer fans in the States. Messi’s arrival marks the start of a new era in the MLS and his team as well. Though, even all this is impressive, the Revolution wants all three points from the upcoming event, and they don’t care too much about Messi and the hype around him.

Preview

New England Revolution (-190) is in trouble, and one of the best teams in the league and the biggest contenders for winning the MLS title, needs three points out of this contest. Right now, they ride a six-game streak without a victory, losing three events before having three straight ties. 

The defense has been problematic for Arena, allowing at least a goal in eight of the previous ten contests across all competitions. To make it even worse, prior to the last draw, against New York City on the road, 0-0, we’ve seen the Revs conceding three goals in three consecutive events. 

This team is on the decline for various reasons, but it is still early, and they have enough time to turn the tables. Arena is one of the best head US coaches ever and knows how to handle these situations. 

Inter Miami (+500) is sitting last in the Eastern Conference standings, with 15 points in 16 games. The previous head coach, Phil Neville, was fired a week ago, and after that, Javier Morales took over the interim head coaching duties. 

The team from Florida lost the past five MLS games, and it is no wonder why they are hammered to the bottom of the standings. A breath of fresh air was victories in the US Open Cup, with the most recent coming this Wednesday night on the road against Birmingham, 0-1. 

Inter has one MLS win on the road this year, and six losses, which is something terrible, scoring only three and conceding nine goals. They are by far the most inefficient team on the road in the MLS.

Latest News

Dylan Borrero is out for the season for the Revs, while Brandon Bye, Henry Kessler, Thomas McNamara, Nacho Gil, and Maciel won’t play this one. 

Kamal Miller is out for the guests due to a suspension earned against DC United and a red card. Jean Mota, Rodolfo Pizarro, Gregore, and Robbie Robinson are all injured and ineligible to play. 

Head to Head Games

The two units played in May this year, and Inter beat the Revolution at home in Miami, 2-1. All three goals took place in the opening half, with Ruiz and Martinez scoring for the hosts and Gil for the guests. 

Prediction

Messi probably won’t start, but even if he does, that won’t help Inter too much. It’s still early on to feel his impact, especially on the road against one of the better teams in the league, is in a must-win situation. That’s why we pick the hosts to win.

Pick: Revolution -190