Last Updated on September 19, 2023 1:30 am by Erwin Noguera
A new MLS week presents us with a duel of bottom teams, two clubs that need to win to try to reach the dream of qualifying for the playoffs, as Inter Miami will host Toronto FC in Fort Lauderdale.
Inter, without Lionel Messi, lost 5-2 in their visit to Atlanta United and are now second to last in the Eastern Conference.
The Canadians have just lost 2-1 at home to Vancouver Whitecaps, so they are in last place with only 22 points.
When:
Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 pm ET at the Lockhart Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Inter Miami -190
Toronto FC +500
Draw Offs:
+350
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Why Bet on Inter Miami?
Inter Miami’s season has been complicated, despite the Lionel Messi effect, as they occupy the penultimate position in the Eastern Conference with only 28 points, 7 points away from the wildcard spot.
The last performance of the team coached by Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino ended with a 5-2 defeat in their visit to Atlanta United. The goals of the Florida team were scored by Ecuadorian striker Leonardo Campana, who has 5 goals in the last 3 matches, while Messi did not play due to a muscle strain. This is the first loss for the Florida team since the ‘Pulga’ era began, and achieved a 12-game unbeaten streak.
With 36 goals for, 44 against, and a goal difference of -12, the team confirms itself as a good front line, but a very poor defense. In addition, they have won only 8 games out of 27 played.
Inter has been an average team at home, winning five games, losing the same number of matches, and drawing on three occasions.
It is expected that ‘Tata’ Martino will once again count on Messi for this match.
Why Bet on Toronto FC?
Although Toronto FC has one of the biggest names in all of MLS in Italian Lorenzo Insigne, this is not translating into results for the Canadians.
The ‘Reds’ are coming off a 2-1 home loss to Vancouver Whitecaps, despite a goal from striker Deandre Kerr. Both Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi started, but they did not avoid another failure for the club in the Canadian derby.
In the entire MLS, adding both conferences, Toronto is the second-worst team with 22 points. But the most worrying thing is that they have only 24 goals scored, while they have conceded 41, for a goal difference of -17, the lowest in the league.
Toronto has only won one game since April 31 and has a 10-game losing streak in all tournaments.
Coach Brandon Servania has an entire infirmary: Adama Diomande, Cristian Gutierrez, Sean Johnson, Cassius Mailula, Prince Owusu, and Greg Ranjitsingh are out.
Final Betting Analysis: Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC
MLS presents a duel between two bottom teams, but there is a clear favorite to win at the Fort Lauderdale Stadium: Inter Miami, which will surely count on the return of its star player, the Argentine Lionel Messi. With the ‘Pulga’ on the field, the Florida team has not lost so far.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Inter Miami as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -190, meanwhile Toronto has +500 and the Draw is +350.
This season these clubs already played and the victory was for Toronto by 2-0, thanks to goals from Jonathan Osorio and Mark Kaye.
Go for a win for the Moneyline Inter Miami. If you bet $100 at -190, you will gain $52 for a total payout of $152.
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