Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami CF Prediction: Both sides need a win

Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami CF will face each other for the very first time in this campaign. The last time these two met was in 2022, when Los Angeles FC won 2-0 away from home. A lot has changed for both teams since then. Inter Miami CF for one have upgraded their ranks with star player Lionel Messi and since then they have been in explosive form. The team won the Leagues Cup tournament and there is hope they might climb up the table in a few weeks.

Los Angeles FC are searching for a win after their latest defeat to Charlotte FC away from home, while Inter Miami CF were held to a goalless draw against Nashville SC. Both teams could use the win to improve their position on the table.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC are far from the team they were last season and everyone is starting to lose faith that they might get back to that level again. They lost in their last game by 2 goals to 1 against Charlotte FC away from home. Ashley Westwood put Charlotte into the lead in the 29th minute and in the 67th minute Los Angeles got the equalizer through Mario Gonzalez. And in the 75th minute Scott Arfield restored Charlotte’s lead and this time they went on to win the game at full time.

Los Angeles have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 league matches. They recorded wins against St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids, while they played a draw with San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United, before losing their last game against Charlotte FC.

At home, they have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 league games. Their most recent home game was against Colorado Rapids and they won 4-0 at full time.

By current standings, Los Angeles FC are 3rd in the western conference and 9th in the MLS, with 40 points from 25 matches.

Streaks: more than 2.5 goals (5/5), first to score (6/7), less than 4.5 cards (5/7), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF failed to continue their winning streak in their last game. They played against Nashville SC at home and the game ended in a goalless draw between both sides. Statistics showed Inter Miami CF had 69% possession, 4 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in that game.

The draw against Nashville SC ended their 9 match win streak in all competitions and the team will be eager to get back on track when they face Los Angeles FC here.

Inter Miami’s domestic league record has been poor for sometime before the arrival of players like Lionel Messi and others. In their last 5 MLS games, they had just 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat. They won the only game against New York Red Bulls and played a draw against Columbus Crew, DC United and Nashville SC, but lost against St. Louis City SC.

Their away record looks even worse as they have won only 1 of their last 7 away games in the league. They lost 5 and drew 1 of the 7 games away from home, and their most recent away game ended in a 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

According to the table, Inter Miami CF are 14th in the eastern conference and 27th in the MLS, having 22 points from 24 matches played this season.

Streaks: no losses (10), first to score (8/10), less than 4.5 cards (5/7), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Head to Head

Los Angeles have played only 2 matches against Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles won both games.

Expert Betting Tips

According to Analysis, Los Angeles FC have scored 39 goals and conceded 27 goals in the MLS. They average 1.6 goals per game and their conversion rate is 10%, while conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have 9 clean sheets. They also average 5.8 corners per game.

Inter Miami CF have scored 24 goals and conceded 36 goals in the MLS. They average 1.0 goals per game and their conversion rate is 10%, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have 4 clean sheets. They also average 3.5 corners per game.

• Home or Away Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.69 Odds
• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.60 Odds
• Lionel Messi to Score Anytime at 1.83 Odds