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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions
By Nathan Beighle,
8 hours ago
Inter Miami (16 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses) welcome FC Cincinnati (15-3-7) to Chase Stadium Saturday for a clash of top-tier Eastern Conference sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
Having been knocked out in the Leagues Cup in the Round of 16, Inter Miami hasn’t been on the pitch since Aug. 13 and hasn’t played an MLS match since July 20. While momentum might not still be there, Miami has won 6 of its last 7 MLS matches and has won 3 straight at home. It is 8-3-2 this season at home. Inter is led by a combination of F Luis Suarez and F Lionel Messi, both of which have 12 goals on the season.
Inter sits atop the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati 2nd. FCC trails by 5 points. Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games, 2 of which were at home. Its last win was a 6-1 thrashing of Miami at home. FCC has been far better on the road than at home this season, having a 9-1-2 road record. In recent weeks, FCC has had numerous defender injuries and has a struggling backline. It is led by reigning MLS MVP Luciano Acosta, who has 11 goals and 15 assists in 24 matches.
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Inter Miami has been on a roll and should be at full strength entering this match. Miami has one of the most technically gifted sides in the entire league and should be able to tear about a thin FC Cincinnati backline.
Miami has scored 2 or more goals in 7 of its last 8 games while Cincinnati has tallied just 2 goals in its last 3. FCC has lost 5 of its last 10 games, which is shocking for a side that won the Supporters Shield last season.
Also, Miami took a 6-1 beatdown to FCC in early July. With Messi expected to be back, the home side should have fond memories of that match. Miami has been strong at home, and it should continue that trend.
Both these teams like to score, and neither likes to defend much. FCC has averaged 1.76 goals per game while allowing 1.32 per game. They have gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 5.
Miami is a similar story. It has gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 9, scoring at least 2 in all but 1 of those matches. Inter has allowed a goal in 10 straight matches as well. It is averaging 2.24 goals per game while allowing 1.56 per game.
Inter has a league-high 56 goals while allowing 39, the second most among any top 9 (those that make the playoffs or play-in game) Eastern Conference team. Expect a shootout Saturday and back OVER 3.5 (+132).
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