Inter Miami will take to the DRV PNK Stadium to host Charlotte in a soccer clash days after their hopes for a playoff berth, the postseason contention, come a cropper.
The gut punch for Inter Miami and their superstar-fueled optimism for the season came in their previous match against FC Cincinnati, losing the clash 1-0 and having lost any chances of making the playoffs.
They will have to put aside the result against FC Cincinnati as they prepare for the tail end of the season, with Charlotte coming to town looking for a win.
A rally will be needed as Inter Miami looks to end the season on a high and ensure that all the gains they have made since the eye-watering signing of Lionel Messi do not go down the tubes. Instead, they can build on them in earnest ahead of next season, making this match a top pick for sports betting.
Inter Miami vs Charlotte Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: October 18, 2023, 8 p.m. EDT
- Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, USA
- Last match: Inter Miami – Charlotte 4:0, (August 12, 2023 \ Leagues Cup)
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Inter Miami vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds
Pick: Inter Miami to win. Odds: +145 (Tonybet)
The absence of Messi and his lack of full fitness heading into the clash with FC Cincinnati was a factor in their loss.
With Messi gaining some match fitness, he is not likely to be as profligate in front of goal as he was against Cincinnati. This will give Inter Miami the edge in the attacking phase, giving them the best odds for the home win.
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Inter Miami vs Charlotte Prediction
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals. Odds: +135 (Tonybet)
With the scoring record of the two sides, it will be unlikely that any of them will keep a clean sheet in this match.
Charlotte has kept clean sheets in their last two matches, both wins against Toronto at home (3-0) and Chicago away from home (0-2). However, they have conceded more than one goal in a match once, in the last nine outings, the 2-2 draw at home to Philadelphia. They do not concede easily.
Inter Miami has a relatively good record playing at the DRV PNK Stadium. With the home advantage, they will be solid and robust as they look to bounce back to winning ways.
With Lionel Messi back-to-match fitness and his combination with Leonardo Campagna coming back in the attacking end for the home side, they will be odds on to get a goal.
Charlotte FC has also shown significant potency in front of goal, increasing the chances that both sides will hit the back of the net. This match will not have a glut of goals; instead, it will be decided by fine margins, making the under 2.5 pick the best one.
