Inter Miami CF (22-4-8) travel to face off against Atlanta United (10-14-10) on Saturday, November 2nd. This match will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Inter Miami CF is coming off a win in their previous match, while Atlanta United will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Inter Miami CF. The match is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United
Inter Miami CF Is Coming Off A Win
Inter Miami CF will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over Atlanta United. This win came on their home pitch, and they had a money line of -345. The three combined goals were just below the over/under line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, Inter Miami took a total of 22 shots and 12 shots on goal. Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez were the two players to score, with each of them scoring on their only two attempts. Lionel Messi finished with a team-high nine shots.
Drake Callender was the keeper between the sticks for Inter Miami, and he finished with one save on Atlanta United’s two shots on goal. Overall, the Inter Miami defense blocked four shots and intercepted nine passes.
Inter Miami CF is in first place in the Eastern Conference and has a record of 22-4-8. They have won four straight matches and are 4-0-3 in their last seven. Overall, they have been favored in 21 matches and have a record of 14-2-5 in those matches. On October 26th, they defeated Atlanta United FC, who is currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. This match vs. Atlanta United will be on the road, and they have a road record of 11-2-4. Overall, they have 74 points, which is eight points ahead of the Columbus Crew.
Atlanta United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Atlanta United will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. This was their second match of the season, and it came on the road. The over/under line was 3.5 goals, and the three combined goals fell short of this figure.
Going into the match with Inter Miami CF, Atlanta United was +650 on the money line. This is despite the fact that they got a goal from Saba Lobzhanidze, who took two total shots and two shots on goal. Pedro Amador picked up the assist on the only goal.
On the defensive end, Atlanta United allowed a total of 22 shots and 12 shots on goal. Brad Guzan finished with nine saves, and as a defensive unit, they blocked three shots while intercepting 15 passes.
Through 34 matches, Atlanta United has a record of 10-14-10, putting them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last seven matches, Atlanta has gone 3-2-2, including a loss to Inter Miami CF on October 26th. On the season, Atlanta has been favored in 15 matches, going 5-6-4, while they have been the underdog in 21 matches, going 6-9-6. With 40 points, Atlanta is tied with D.C. United SC, and they are three points ahead of Toronto FC.
Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF has been the most prolific offense in the MLS this season, averaging 2.3 goals per match. They have been especially effective at getting shots on goal, ranking 5th in the league in that category. Luis Suárez has been their top scorer, finding the net 20 times, which is 3rd in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Lionel Messi has been their top playmaker, with 11 assists, which is 8th in the league. He has also scored 20 goals, which is 2nd on the team and 2nd in the MLS.
Atlanta United Offense Breakdown
Atlanta United has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 22nd in MLS. Saba Lobzhanidze is the team’s top scorer, with nine goals, which is also 41st in MLS. He has also taken 27 shots on goal, which is 33rd in the league. Overall, Atlanta United is 13th in the league in shots on goal and 7th in corners.
Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Atlanta United, Inter Miami’s defense is giving up 1.4 goals per match, which is 9th in the MLS. Over their last four matches, they have given up five goals, which is 1.2 per match. They are facing an Atlanta United offense that is 22nd in the league in scoring. Keeper Drake Callender is 18th in the MLS with five clean sheets and 9th in saves with 104.
Atlanta United Defense Breakdown
Over their last six matches, Atlanta United’s defense has given up nine goals (1.5 goals per match). This includes giving up two goals to Inter Miami CF, who has the top-ranked scoring offense in the MLS. Overall, Atlanta United’s defense is 11th in goals allowed per match (1.4). They are also 9th in blocked shots and 19th in interceptions. Brad Guzan is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 7th in MLS in saves (110) and 19th in clean sheets (5).
Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United Prediction
Our prediction for this Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United matchup is to take Inter Miami on the money line at +104.0. Looking at our projections, we have Inter Miami coming away with a 2-1 win. They have been the better offensive team this season, ranking 1st in both goals scored and shooting percentage. Lionel Messi is our top projected goal scorer for the match. On the other side, Aleksei Miranchuk has the best odds to score for Atlanta United.
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Last updated:October 29, 2024 Atlanta United FC, Inter Miami CF