Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | MLS, September 19, 2024

Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Preview

• Tournament: Major League Soccer
• Date: Thursday, Sep 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 am GMT
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA

Inter Miami will travel to Atlanta United for their 29th game of the 2024/25 MLS season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Herons are aiming to equal their longest winning run in the domestic competition if they manage to secure four wins from their remaining six games of the campaign.

Hosts Atlanta United are currently languishing in the tenth spot in the league standings and have failed to find the back of the net in three of their last four league games. Rob Valentino’s men have failed to win in any of their last three matches across all competitions and have already suffered six home defeats in the league this year.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami are coming off a 3-1 win over Philadelphia in their last game, and are currently sitting at the top of the table with a 10-point lead. The Herons have been deadly in the attacking third this year and has bagged 15 goals in their last five matches.

Atlanta United Team News

Atlanta United will definitely be without players like Quentin Westberg and Ronald Hernandez with their respective injuries whereas Ajani Fortune suffered a knock in the last game against Charlotte.

Inter Miami Team News

As for Inter Miami, they will be without Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles who remain suspended for this tie. The likes of Nicolas Freire, and Facundo Farias are sidelined with ACL injuries whereas Leo Afonso, Matias Rojas and Lawson Sunderland are out with their respective knocks.

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Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Predicted Lineups

Atlanta United predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Guzan

Defenders: Lennon, Rode Gregersen, Abram, Amador

Midfielders: Slisz, McCarty, Miranchuk

Forwards: Lobzhanidze, Rios, Mosquera

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Callender

Defenders: Weigandt, Kryvtsov, Fray, Alba

Midfielders: Gressel, Ruiz, Redondo

Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Taylor

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 13 times in the past, with Inter Miami and Atlanta United winning five games each. The remaining three games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Atlanta United vs Inter Miami

Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United)

Atlanta United completed the signing of attacking midfielder Aleksey Miranchuk who led his former team Atalanta to the Europa League trophy last season. The 28-year-old Russian international became one of the most expensive players in MLS history when he was signed for a fee in the region of $13 million. He can become a quality asset for the club if they are able to bring out the best of him.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has made a sensational return to the first-team fold by scoring a brace in five minutes to power Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union in the last game. The veteran attacker was out for three months due to an ankle injury and despite such a long layoff, the Argentine made a dominant return to the MLS.

Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Prediction

The hosts are coming off a 2-0 defeat to Nashville with the home side failing to create any major chances in the game. The Five Stripes have already suffered six home defeats in the league this year, which is three more than their 2023/24 campaign. They are currently languishing in the 10th position after collecting 31 points from 28 matches.

As for Inter Miami, they have continued to stretch their lead at the top of the league table and look unstoppable in the domestic league. The Herons have managed seven wins from their last eight league matches, putting them ten points clear of Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings. Lionel Messi is now back from his ankle injury and spearheaded the team to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia in the last match.

Predicted Score: Atlanta United 1-2 Inter Miami (Watch Live)

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