Inter Miami vs Orlando City Prediction & Match Preview

• Inter Miami picked up four points from the opening two MLS affairs.
• The Herons have four wins in the last six home outings against Orlando City.
• Lionel Messi bagged his first goal of the season last weekend in California.

Inter Miami and Orlando City will lock horns in the derby of Florida on Saturday evening at Chase Stadium. Both outfits enter the tie unbeaten at the start of the 2024MLS campaign. Inter Miami required Lionel Messi to come to the rescue with a late equalizer in a 1-1 stalemate at Los Angeles Galaxy last weekend.

Inter Miami did not shine against the Galaxy in California. They were completely outplayed by the rivals. Luckily, they have the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and company will now be looking to preserve the perfect record on the home patch. The Herons dispatched Real Salt Lake in the lone previous home outings, beating them 2-0 two weeks ago in Fort Lauderdale.

Orlando City played their first league game last weekend. They were held to a goalless draw by CF Montreal at Inter&Co Stadium. The Lions struggled badly to create in the final third in the first half on the occasion. Oscar Pareja’s men were somewhat better in the second half but it was not enough for anything more than a point from their MLS season opener.

Recent Meetings

These two outfits last met each other in September last year in Orlando when they shared spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.

Inter Miami have four wins in six home outings against Orlando City. The run includes a 3-1 victory in the Leagues Cup tie in August last year in Fort Lauderdale.

Both teams were on target in five of the previous six head-to-head affairs between the Florida rivals.

Inter Miami vs Orlando City Prediction

Both Inter Miami and Orlando City have shown decent defensive displays at the start of the season. Inter’s coach Tata Martino can be satisfied with how his back line dealt with LA Galaxy’s strong offensive weapons. Orlando were in action in midweek, easing past Canadian outfit Cavalry in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions League. If we count preseason friendlies, the Lions have six wins and a draw in the last seven outings across competitions. That said, it is hard to get past the home win as the standout betting option here when Inter Miami have the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez leading the line. The Herons won four of six home affairs against Orlando City, a run that includes a 3-1 victory in a match in which Lionel Messi was present on the pitch. You can opt for the home win pick at the 1.75 odds.

Messi showed his class once again last weekend against LA Galaxy. The Argentinean superstar showcased his marvellous skills on several big plays, including the equalizing goal at the death of the affair in California. We like the look of the 2.00 odds offered for Messi to score anytime on Saturday.

Steffen Schmidt- February 29, 2024

Inter Miami vs Orlando Betting Tips

Inter Miami to win

OK

	1.65 Odds
	1.60 Odds

Lionel Messi to score anytime

OK

1.91 Odds

Correct Score: Inter Miami 2-0

OK

	8.00 Odds
	7.50 Odds