Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake Match Analysis
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Inter Miami had a challenging pre-season, suffering a 6-0 defeat to Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr, with Lionel Messi on the bench.
They also lost 4-3 to Al Hilal but managed to remain unbeaten in their last three friendly matches , including a 4-1 victory over Hong Kong XI.
Inter Miami aims to kick off the new season strongly as they host Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake secured a top-seven finish last season with 14 wins and 8 draws in 34 matches.
They will be looking to avoid a defeat in the opening game of the 2024–2025 MLS season when they take on Inter Miami midweek.
Recent results show a mixed form for Real Salt Lake, winning two and losing one of their last four games.
Pre-season form
Inter Miami: LLLWLD
Real Salt Lake: LWWD
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-1 Real Salt Lake
Despite finishing in the top seven last season, Real Salt Lake is likely to face a tough challenge when playing away against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.
- Prediction: Inter Miami to win
There is a chance that the match between Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake will see over 2.5 goals, considering Real Salt Lake’s average of 2.88 goals per game in 34 league matches and Inter Miami’s average of 2.79 goals in the same number of matches.
- Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Predicted Starting Lineups
Inter Miami: (4-3-3)
Callender;
Yedlin, Freire, Aviles, Alba;
Gressel, Busquets, D. Ruiz;
Messi, Suarez, D. Gomez
Real Salt Lake: (4-2-3-1)
MacMath;
Brody, Glad, Vera, Katranis;
Ojeda, Palacio;
A. Gomez, Crooks, Luna;
Arango