DC United vs Inter Miami Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 16/03/2024

Odds via Tonybet

DC United vs Inter Miami	March 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT
DC United odds	+102
Inter Miami odds	+220
Draw	+265
Over\Under	2.5 +176/+125

DC United vs Inter Miami. Shape of the Teams

With Inter Miami, the question is always the same: Will Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez grace the pitch? Should they play – the favourite is obvious.

But in the last games (notably vs Montreal), the two South American titans were benched, nursing fatigue and niggles. Despite Redondo making it to the game, the Floridians could not keep up with Montreal, resulting in a 3-2 loss – Inter Miami’s first defeat in the MLS this season.

On the DC United front, the question is whether Mateusz Klich can continue to keep the creative gears turning – he is arguably the most important midfielder for the club. However, United have also shown to be a club finding it hard to win, probably linked to the lack of pre-season games.

Standing undefeated with one win out of three games – a triumph against New England – their performances swing back and forth. They went to the trenches with Portland (2-2) and finally kept a clean sheet in their 0-0 draw against Cincinnati, but they were unable to capitalize on their chances. This raises the question: Can they keep a clean sheet against Inter Miami?

DC United vs Inter Miami Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, March 16, 2:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Audi Field
Location: Washington, D.C (USA)

DC United vs Inter Miami, Prediction, Odds

Pick: Draw
Odds: +265 (Tonybet)

Inter Miami should be looking to use Jordi Alba and Redondo as major outlets – and of course, they will be feeding Messi and Suárez if they play.

But even if the two veteran forwards won’t play, you always want Jordi Alba to replicate the bombing forward movement he has always done at Barcelona – the very interaction that allowed him to reach the top level in the first place.

More importantly, Redondo should be one of Inter’s major projects. Redondo is young, but he could learn so much from Sergio Busquets, which could set him up to reach a higher ceiling at his young age.

Nada nuevo que ver aquí 👏#MIAvNSH | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/XajI1sDtdC
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 14, 2024

The challenge for Inter Miami is how they can perform on the road. The balance of travel demands with ensuring the veterans’ well-being to ward off injuries, is something that could make or break their season.

Past games have shown that, unlike its reputation, The MLS can be very physical – and that leads to injuries. The game against Montreal unveiled tactical flaws in Tata Martino’s set-up, and he will be looking to strengthen play from the midfield to avoid another defeat in Washington.

Back home this Saturday 🦅
— D.C. United (@dcunited) March 12, 2024

DC United eyes for another start, buoyed by his goal in their last game. He showed to be a potential game-changer amidst an otherwise lacklustre forward lineup, Klich aside. Both teams will be looking to strengthen their midfield build-up in a match where strategic midfield play could tip the scales.

DC United vs Inter Miami Betting Tip

Pick: Goalless draw
Odds: +1700 (Tonybet)

As we’re coming to the end of the beginning of the season (in essence, the first five games), it means that teams will increasingly become more reluctant to take risks – a sentiment that we would expect Tata Martino to reflect on.

His approach against Montreal was too high out of possession, inadvertently setting the stage for Montreal’s counter-attacks. Teams tend to be more defensive and less proactive, especially away from home.

It would be surprising to see anything different from Inter Miami, particularly as the team might prioritize the CONCACAF tournament over the MLS, hinting at a possible sidelining of Messi and Suarez once more. However, there needs to be a build-up of consistency in the games – which so far has been missing.

Messi makes it✌️
Diego Gómez finds Messi who puts it away and doubles the lead!#MIAvNSH | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/Psranb2vck
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 14, 2024

But this is also why DC is not in pole position. Despite playing on home turf, their track record in recent years against Miami is not one of the best. This suggests a deadlock on the field, with both teams likely neutralizing each other’s efforts, leading to a standstill on the pitch.

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