The MLS is coming back again after the international break, as the league is about to enter the crucial few rounds before the end of the regular season. Inter Miami are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, while Atlanta United are sitting comfortably in the top half of the table.
Atlanta United are currently sitting in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The Five Stripes are not in good form currently, but they have the home-field advantage. The last head-to-head game between them ended in a 4-0 Inter Miami win.
Inter Miami are currently sitting in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The Herons are four points away from the playoff positions and have some games in hand. Inter Miami will host the Houston Dynamo at the end of the month for the US Open Cup Final.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Major League Soccer (MLS) season 2023, Matchday 29 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| 🗓️ Date: | 16 September 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | 9 p.m. GMT on Saturday |
According to the best soccer betting sites, Atlanta United are the slight home favorites at 2.55 (31/20). A draw is offered at 4.0 (3/1), while Inter Miami are the away underdogs at 2.60 (8/5) to beat the Five Stripes.
Atlanta United are coming off an exciting 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. Giakoumakis and Lobjanidze scored the goals for the Five Stripes in that game. That draw didn’t have much effect on the team’s chances of getting to the playoffs, as they are in a fairly safe place.
Inter Miami are coming off a big 3-2 home win over Sporting Kansas City. Campana had a brace, and Farias scored a goal to give the Herons the three points. The team played very well in the absence of Messi, who was playing with Argentina.
None of the last six games between Atlanta United and Inter Miami ended in a draw, as each of them has won three matches. The home-field advantage is significant in this matchup, as the last six matches between them ended with a home win.
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The Messi effect is still working for Inter Miami, as they are currently on a 12-game unbeaten streak. The Herons are still in the hunt for the playoffs, and every point matters to them, so they have more motivation to win this match. Atlanta United have won only two of their last eight games.
The latest MLS odds are now suggesting that it’s an equal game, as Inter Miami were bigger underdogs a few days ago, so the line movement probably means that Messi will be ready for this game.
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Inter Miami always have a strong start to their games. The Herons have scored first in nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions. Atlanta United conceded a goal in the first four minutes of their last game, so Inter Miami can find the net early as well.
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Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals and had five assists in 11 matches with Inter Miami in all competitions. The Argentinian scored a brace in his first game against Atlanta United a month and a half ago. It’s needless to say, Messi will be by far the best player on the pitch, but it will be better to wait for the lineups to make sure he starts.
Atlanta United will miss Alonso and Thiare in this game due to injuries.
Inter Miami won’t have any of their injured players back for this game, so Negri, Jean, and Gregore are still out, while Messi is questionable.
If Messi plays this game, it will be a huge boost for this Inter Miami team. They need to keep their good form to qualify for the playoffs. Make sure you use our 2023 Atlanta United vs Inter Miami betting predictions and bet them at the sportsbooks in the USA to have more fun watching the game.
