On Saturday, the Philadelphia Union have a chance to move above the Eastern Conference playoff line with a victory over Inter Miami at Chase Stadium, provided they get some additional help. Inter Miami currently holds the best record in Major League Soccer (MLS) with a seven-point lead over the Los Angeles Galaxy, following their 4-2 win against the Chicago Fire.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is two points below the playoff cut-off despite their 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in their last game. What was once expected to be a tight race for the Supporters’ Shield has turned into a dominant performance by Inter Miami, who have won their last four matches and are eight points ahead of FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia: Team Form & Head-to-Head
If Miami wins their last seven league games, they will set a new MLS record for most wins in a single regular season, surpassing the 24 wins achieved by the Galaxy and DC United in 1998. Additionally, five more wins would break the MLS record for points in a season, currently held by the 2021 New England Revolution with 73 points.
Philly has struggled against Miami recently, losing three of their last four encounters, with only one win at Chase Stadium during the 2022 season (2-1). A win on Saturday would match Miami’s longest winning streak of the 2024 season (five games) and would also bring their home win total to 10 for the year, equaling their club record set in 2022.
Throughout this season, Inter Miami has been nearly unbeatable when taking the lead, dropping points in only one match after scoring first (a 1-1 draw with New York City FC). It’s unusual to see the Union fighting for a playoff spot this late in the season, having finished in the top four in the Eastern Conference for the past five years.
Team News
Lionel Messi might return from his ankle injury this weekend, though he may not play a full match as he has only recently resumed training. Lawson Sunderland is dealing with a sore hamstring, and Leo Afonso has a groin strain. Nicolas Freire is doubtful due to an ACL injury, Facundo Farias is out with an ACL tear, and Tomas Aviles is set to return from a yellow card suspension.
For the Union, Nathan Harriel was available but did not play in their last match due to a knock, and Isaiah LeFlore missed out with a right knee injury. Andre Blake, Daniel Gazdag, Jesus Bueno, and Danley Jean-Jacques are all expected to be available after international duty. Tai Baribo scored his seventh goal of the season in the last match, tying him with Mikael Uhre, who scored the game-winner after just four minutes.
Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia: Possible Starting Lineups
Inter Miami: Callender; Fray, Busquets, Martinez; Weigandt, Redondo, Ruiz, Alba; Taylor, Suarez, Gomez
Philadelphia Union: Blake; Mbaizo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Flach; Sullivan, McGlynn; Gazdag; Baribo, Uhre
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