Bitesize Prediction: Inter Miami vs Atlanta United – 26/07/23

Competition: Leagues Cup

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 3/5 @ 1xBet

Looking to clinch back-to-back Leagues Cup victories in the early hours of Wednesday, Inter Miami will welcome Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale.

Starting with the hosts, watching seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi mark his American debut with a stunning last-gasp free-kick over the weekend, Inter Miami will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. Eventually snatching a remarkable last-gasp 2-1 win against Cruz Azul, the Herons are now hoping to clinch back-to-back victories for the first time since the middle of May. However, despite opening their Leagues Cup adventure with a crucial boost, Gerardo Martino has seen his squad gain a reputation for they rather glaring inconsistencies this season. Recording just a single win from their previous seven appearances across all formats, the one-time Barcelona boss should also be concerned by his side’s extended defensive struggles. Including a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Philadelphia last month, Inter Miami have managed to muster just a single clean sheet since way back on May 9th. It should also be noted, Wednesday’s hosts have seen each of their last four showdowns in Fort Lauderdale finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, although Atlanta might have opened July with a welcomed boost, the five Stripes have come crashing back down to earth over the past week. Now suffering back-to-back 2-1 defeats against Orlando and New England, Gonzalo Pineda’s men have mustered just a trio of wins from their last 11 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 4-0 romp against Colorado on May 17th. Although the midweek guests might be hoping to get their Leagues Cup adventure off with a flurry here, Atlanta should be worried by their most recent meetings against the Herons. In fact, Pineda’s side slumped to a 2-1 loss when they travelled to Fort Lauderdale for an MLS showdown back on May 6th. It should be highlighted, with three of the last four meetings between Inter Miami and Atlanta finishing with both teams getting on the scoresheet, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Inter Miami vs Atlanta United 3/5 for Wednesday’s Leagues Cup showdown @ 1xBet