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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Atlanta United lock horns with Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami side in an important encounter at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Inter Miami have been impressive this season and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Preview
Inter Miami are at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The Herons eased past Philadelphia Union by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Atlanta United, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The home side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Nashville SC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami and Atlanta United are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won five games apiece out of the last 13 matches played between the two teams.
- Atlanta United have won their last four matches at home against Inter Miami in the regular season of MLS and have only one longer streak of this nature against a single opponent in the competition.
- Atlanta United have won only three of their last 15 matches at home in all competitions - they had won seven of their eight such games preceding this run.
- Lionel Messi ended a span of 105 days without playing an MLS game last week and marked his return with a brace for Inter Miami.
Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami have an exceptional squad at their disposal and have dominated the Eastern Conference this season. Lionel Messi was at his best on his return from injury and will look to add to his goal tally in this game.
Atlanta United have struggled at home this season and will need to dig deep to stand a chance in this game. Inter Miami are the better team on paper and hold the upper hand on Wednesday.
Prediction: Atlanta United 1-3 Inter Miami
Atlanta United vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score - Yes
