Inter Miami (16 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses) will host FC Cincinnati (15-3-7) at Chase Stadium on Saturday in a matchup between the Eastern Conference's top teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook's Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds and our experts make their best MLS picks and predictions.
Inter Miami, eliminated in the Round of 16 of the League Cup, has not stepped onto the pitch since August 13 and has not played an MLS match since July 20. They may not be on a roll yet, but Miami has won six of their last seven MLS games and has won three straight at home. Their home record this season is 8 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws. Inter has been led by the duo of F. Luis Suarez and F. Lionel Messi, who have both scored 12 goals this season.
Inter sits atop the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati in second place, five points behind FCC. Cincinnati has lost three straight games, two of which came at home, with their most recent win coming at home against Miami, 6-1. FCC has performed much better away from home this season, with 9 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. FCC has struggled in the backline in recent weeks with a string of injuries to defenders. FCC is led by reigning MLS MVP Luciano Acosta, who has 11 goals and 15 assists in 24 games.
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Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati odds
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Moneyline: Inter Miami -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +270 Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +132 | U: -162)
Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati predictions and predictions
prediction
Inter Miami 3, FC Cincinnati 1
Money Line (ML)
Bet on Inter Miami (-105).
Inter Miami is on a roll and should be in top form for this match. Miami is one of the most skilled teams in the entire league and should be able to overwhelm FC Cincinnati's weak defense.
Miami has scored two or more goals in seven of their last eight games, while Cincinnati has scored just two goals in their last three games. FCC has lost five of their last 10 games, a shocking run for a team that won the Supporters' Shield last season.
Miami also suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of FCC in early July, a game that should be fondly remembered by the home team with Messi expected to return. Miami is a strong team at home and should continue to do so.
Betting on INTER MIAMI (-105).
Over/Under (O/U)
Bet on 3.5 or more (+132).
Both teams love to score and don't really like to defend, with FCC scoring an average of 1.76 goals per game and allowing 1.32 goals per game, and they have surpassed those totals in four of their last five games.
Miami is in a similar situation, having exceeded that total in four of their last nine games, scoring at least two points in all but one of those games. Inter have also conceded goals in ten straight games, averaging 2.24 goals per game and 1.56 conceded per game.
Inter has scored the most goals in the league with 56, but has allowed 39, second-most among the top nine teams in the Eastern Conference (those in the playoffs or play-in games). A shootout is expected on Saturday, with odds of OVER 3.5 (+132).
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