The 2024 MLS season continues this week with a key match as Atlanta United faces off against Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino’s Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Inter Miami, having enjoyed a strong season so far, enters the game with an edge over their opponents.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Preview
Atlanta United will be looking to climb above the playoff line in MLS as they host Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. After a 2-0 loss to Nashville SC, the team sits two points behind DC United in the Eastern Conference but has a game in hand.
In contrast, Inter Miami remains atop the Supporters’ Shield standings, seven points ahead of LA Galaxy, following an impressive 3-1 comeback win over Philadelphia Union. Atlanta’s recent form has been inconsistent under interim coach Rob Valentino, with only one win in their last four matches and struggles to find the net in three of those games.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Match Details
Match: Inter Miami Vs Atlanta United
Date & Time: September 19, 2024 at 12:30 am UK
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Team News, Stats & Head To Head
Inter Miami
Inter Miami were without Matias Rojas on Saturday due to a sore ankle, while CJ dos Santos missed the match with a hand injury. Leo Afonso was sidelined by a groin strain, and Lawson Sunderland is dealing with a hamstring issue. Nicolas Freire and Facundo Farias are both recovering from ACL injuries.
Additionally, Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles will miss the upcoming game after receiving yellow cards in Saturday’s win. In his return from an ankle injury sustained in the Copa America final, Lionel Messi scored twice, while Luis Suárez added his 17th goal of the 2024 MLS season, just two behind Christian Benteke in the Golden Boot race.
Atlanta United
Atlanta’s reserve goalkeeper Quentin Westberg was unavailable this weekend due to a head injury, while Ajani Fortune returned to the field, playing 71 minutes after recovering from a previous knock. Tristan Muyumba also made his comeback, appearing as a second-half substitute for Bartosz Slisz.
In their last domestic match against Inter Miami in May, Atlanta secured a dominant victory, with Saba Lobzhanidze scoring twice and Jamal Thiare also finding the net.
Head To Head
Inter Miami and Atlanta United are evenly matched in their head-to-head record, each winning five of their last 13 encounters. Atlanta has been dominant at home in the regular season against Inter Miami, winning their last four meetings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with only one longer winning streak against a single opponent in MLS.
However, Atlanta’s overall home form has been poor, with just three wins in their last 15 home matches across all competitions, compared to seven victories in the eight games prior to this slump. Lionel Messi, after a 105-day break from MLS, returned last week with a brace for Inter Miami.
Possible Starting Lineup
Inter Miami: Callender; Weigandt, Kryvtsov, Fray, Alba; Gressel, Ruiz, Redondo; Messi, Suarez, Taylor
Atlanta United: Guzan; Lennon, Rode Gregersen, Abram, Amador; Slisz, McCarty; Lobzhanidze, Miranchuk, Mosquera; Rios
Inter Miami Vs Atlanta United: Prediction
Although Atlanta United has performed well against Florida-based teams this season, their inconsistent home form, combined with Inter Miami’s potent attacking force, might see them come up short. Inter Miami’s knack for staging comebacks and their strong away record make them slight favorites to edge out a win in what promises to be a close contest.
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