Inter Miami will host Toronto at Chase Stadium on Wednesday in a Major League Soccer clash. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent struggles.
Inter Miami suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati, while Toronto ended a prolonged losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami Form
Inter Miami has had a mixed season. Before their recent loss, they were on a four-game winning streak, each victory with a 2-1 scoreline.
They have shown resilience, often coming from behind to secure wins. However, their defence has been a concern, conceding 37 goals in the regular season.
Toronto Form
Toronto, under John Herdman, had a morale-boosting win against Philadelphia Union, ending a 10-match winless run across all competitions.
They have struggled away from home, with their last road win in the league coming in April against Orlando City.
Team News
Inter Miami
Inter Miami might be without their captain, Lionel Messi, who is nursing an ankle injury, but Luis Suarez is expected to return after international duty.
Other absentees include Nicolas Freire and Facundo Farias due to ACL injuries, while Sergio Busquets will miss out due to suspension. Jordi Alba and Diego Gomez are back from their suspensions.
Toronto
Toronto’s lineup is bolstered by the return of Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio from Copa America.
However, they are still without Alonso Coello (thigh injury), Tyrese Spicer (back injury), and Brandon Servania (ACL injury).
Head-to-Head Record
Inter Miami has a strong home record against Toronto, having defeated them 4-0 in their last meeting at Chase Stadium.
Toronto has historically struggled on the road, making this a challenging fixture for them.
Prediction
Given Inter Miami’s solid home performance and Toronto’s defensive frailties, Miami is favoured to win this encounter.
Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Inter Miami, capitalizing on Toronto’s lack of defensive organisation.
Likely Lineups
Inter Miami: Callender; Weigandt, Kryvtsov, Fray, Alba; Redondo, Bright, Cremaschi; Gressel, Suarez, Taylor
Toronto: Johnson; Rosted, Long, Gomis; Laryea, Osorio, Longstaff, Marshall-Rutty; Etienne, Bernardeschi; Owusu
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