Inter Miami Vs Toronto FC: Major League Soccer Preview, Prediction & Match Details

The 2024 MLS season continues this weekend with a key matchup between Toronto FC and Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo Martino, at BMO Field on Saturday. Inter Miami boasts a strong roster and enters the game as favorites. In contrast, Toronto FC sits in ninth place and has struggled with inconsistency throughout the year. The Canadian side suffered a 4-1 loss to New York Red Bulls last week and will be eager to rebound in this game.

Inter Miami Vs Toronto FC: Preview

Inter Miami currently leads the MLS Eastern Conference and has already clinched the Supporters’ Shield this season. They secured a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew in their last match and will aim for another positive result this weekend. Toronto FCentersr their final regular-season match of the 2024 MLS campaign with much at stake as they host Inter Miami at BMO Field.

The Reds currently hold the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but face a difficult task against the newly crowned Supporters’ Shield champions, Inter Miami. A midweek 4-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls has left Toronto in a vulnerable position. While still in ninth place, their playoff fate isn’t fully in their control. A win would secure their spot, while a loss or draw leaves their playoff hopes dependent on Philadelphia Union and DC United’s results.

Inter Miami Vs Toronto FC: Match Details

Match: Inter Miami Vs Toronto FC

Date & Time: October 5, 2024 at 9:00 pm  UK

Stadium: BMO Field

Inter Miami Vs Toronto FC: Team News & Head To Head

Inter Miami

For Miami, David Martinez missed the last game due to a right adductor strain, while CJ dos Santos continues to deal with a hand injury, and Lawson Sunderland is sidelined with a hamstring issue. Leo Afonso is out for the season with a groin injury, and both Nicolas Freire and Facundo Farias are still recovering from ACL injuries.

Luis Suarez’s goal three minutes into the second half secured the win, with Lionel Messi adding a brace. However, with the Supporters’ Shield already won, Messi will likely be rested for this match.

Toronto FC

In their match against the Red Bulls, Torontowase was without Charlie Sharp due to a lower leg injury, Lorenzo Insigne who was sidelined with a calf strain, and Henry Wingo who missed out because of a hamstring issue. Nickson Gomis also didn’t play due to a hamstring injury, while Federico Bernardeschi was unavailable after picking up two yellow cards on Wednesday. A second-half penalty from Prince Owusu offered Toronto some hope, with the German striker scoring his eighth goal of the season.

Head To Head

Inter Miami have dominated recent encounters with Toronto FC, winning eight of the last 10 matches, while Toronto has secured just two victories. Since the start of the 2021 season, Inter Miami has won eight of nine games against Toronto in all competitions only LA Galaxy has a better record against a single team in that span. Toronto FC have endured 18 losses in MLS this season, marking their fourth consecutive year with at least 18 defeats. Lionel Messi has tallied 17 goals and 15 assists in just 17 games for Inter Miami this year.

Possible Starting Lineup

Inter Miami: Callender; Weigandt, Fray, Allen, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Ruiz; Gressel, Campana, Gomez

Toronto Fc: Johnson; Rosted, Long, Petretta; Laryea, Coello, Flores, Spicer; Kerr, Etienne; Owusu

Inter Miami vs Toronto FC: Prediction

Although Toronto will be eager to secure a playoff spot, Inter Miami’s strength and current form may prove overwhelming for the home team. The Herons are expected to extend their winning run and end Toronto’s playoff aspirations in their final regular-season match.

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