Inter Miami CF (19-4-5) travel to face off against Atlanta United (8-13-7) on Wednesday, September 18th. 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 7:30 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 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. This match took place on their home pitch, and they had a money line of -278. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Lionel Messi had a big offensive game for Inter Miami CF, scoring two times on his four total shot attempts. Overall, the club scored three times on their four on target shot attempts. Messi and Luis Suarez both had a goal and an assist.

On the defensive end, Inter Miami CF allowed just one goal on the Union’s eight on target shot attempts. Drake Callender finished with seven saves and picked up the win. As a defensive unit, Inter Miami CF blocked four shots and intercepted four passes.

Inter Miami CF is off to a fantastic start this season, as they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-4-5. They have won five straight matches and have been dominant on the road, going 9-2-2. Overall, they have been favored in 18 matches, going 12-2-4, and have been the underdog in 10 matches, going 7-2-1. Their last four matches have all been victories, including a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on September 14th. After this match against Atlanta United, they will hit the road once again to take on New York City FC on September 21st.

Atlanta United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Atlanta United will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Nashville SC, despite playing at home and being the favorite going into the match. The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Overall, Atlanta took ten shots and five shots on goal. Saba Lobzhanidze and Aleksei Miranchuk each took two shots on goal, while the club had six corner kicks. This offensive production came against a Nashville defense that blocked just one shot.

On the defensive end, Atlanta United allowed two goals on Nashville’s three total shots on goal. Brad Guzan finished with just one save and now has a clean sheet or a win in just one of his last two matches.

Through 28 matches, Atlanta United has a record of 8-13-7, putting them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They have struggled on the road, going just 3-7-4, while they have been slightly better at home, going 5-6-3. Over their last four matches, Atlanta has gone 2-2, with both losses coming at home. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the New York Red Bulls on September 21st. Currently, they sit two points behind D.C. United in the standings and two points ahead of the Philadelphia Union.

Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown

Inter Miami CF’s offense has been the best in the MLS this season, averaging 2.2 goals per match. They are led by Luis Suárez, who is second in the league in goals scored. Suárez also leads the team in shots on goal. Lionel Messi is the team’s leader in assists and is fifth in the league in goals scored. Inter Miami has had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 60.7% of their matches this season.

Atlanta United Offense Breakdown

Thiago Almada is the top scorer for Atlanta United this season, finding the back of the net six times, which is 53rd in MLS. Saba Lobzhanidze is the leader in shots on goal for Atlanta United, and he has also scored six goals this season, which is 51st in MLS. Lobzhanidze is also the leader in assists for Atlanta United, and his three assists are 86th in MLS. This season, Atlanta United is averaging 1.2 goals per match, which is 22nd in MLS, and they have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. They are 12th in MLS in shots on goal per match and 7th in corners.

Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Atlanta United, Inter Miami CF’s defense is 14th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. However, they have been playing better of late, giving up just three goals over their last four matches (0.8 goals per match). They will be facing an Atlanta United offense that is 22nd in scoring. Keeper Drake Callender is 14th in MLS with five clean sheets and 7th in saves (91).

Atlanta United Defense Breakdown

Atlanta United’s defense will be tested on September 14th when they take on the worst offense in the MLS, Nashville SC. Over their last five matches, they have given up two goals twice, and they have also given up two goals to the 2nd ranked offense in the league, the Los Angeles Galaxy. On the season, they are 12th in goals allowed, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Goalkeeper Brad Guzan is 15th in clean sheets with five, and he is 11th in saves with 84.

Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United Prediction

Looking at our projections for this match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United, we are going with Inter Miami to pull out the win at +145. Our projections have Lionel Messi with the best chance to score a goal in the match, and we also like Inter Miami’s offense, which is the top shooting team in the MLS, to take six shots on goal compared to four for Atlanta United. Aleksei Miranchuk has the best chance to score for Atlanta United.

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