Verdict: Inter Miami draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to extend on their charge up the Eastern Conference standings, Inter Miami will travel to the Gillette Stadium in the early hours of Thursday when they meet New England.
New England Revolution
Starting with the hosts, while New England might have got June underway with a thumping 3-0 victory away at Montreal, the Revs have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen falling to a 2-1 defeat against Portland, Caleb Porter’s side have registered just a single point from any of their previous four MLS appearances. With their recent struggles highlighted by an action-packed 3-2 loss at home against Nashville on June 26th, the Boston-based outfit have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. Including a pulsating 3-3 stalemate against Colorado last month, New England have shipped nine goals on their four-match winless blip. Opening Thursday’s showdown sat four points adrift of the play-off places, Porter’s camp will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here.
New England Revolution Team News
Not featuring over the past month, New England will once again be without 31-year-old Alex Bono in midweek. However, aside from the former Toronto shot-stopper, Porter’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at Portland last week, ex-Boca Juniors youngster Luca Langoni will keep his spot from the start. Completing a permanent switch from Inter Miami last year, Kamal Miller will feature against his former club.
Inter Miami
As for the visitors, while Inter Miami might have watched their Club World Cup adventure come to a thumping end on June 29th as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming against reigning European champions PSG, the Herons came roaring back last time out. Eventually cruising their way to a 4-1 victory away at Montreal, Javier Mascherano will be seeking a repeat performance here. Looking to defend their Eastern Conference crown this season, the one-time Liverpool midfielder will be smelling a golden opportunity in midweek. Getting June underway with a stellar 5-1 romp against Columbus, Thursday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Likewise, along with landing a sensational 6-2 win when they last met New England back in October, Mascherano camp have won three of their previous four meetings against the Revs.
Inter Miami Team News
Not featuring since the end of May, Italian midfielder Yannick Bright remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and will not feature here. However, returning to Mascherano’s squad last week, 26-year-old Ryan Sailor could get some more minutes under his belt.
Bagging a brace against Montreal last time out and notching 12 MLS strikes in his 14 appearances this season, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will unsurprisingly play a leading role in the final third. Despite turning 39 last week, veteran goalkeeper Oscar Ustari will keep his spot between the sticks.
New England Revolution vs Inter Miami Key Factors to Consider
- When New England and Inter Miami last met back in October, the Herons collected a stellar 6-2 romp at the Chase Stadium.
- Likewise, Miami have won three of their previous four meetings against the Revs.
- Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has registered 20 direct MLS goal contributions in his 14 appearances this season (12 goals, eight assists).
- Along with collecting just a single point from their last four MLS appearances, New England have also shipped nine goals.
- Thursday’s hosts have recorded just a single victory from any of their last 10 straight meetings against MLS opposition.
Conclusion
Making an immediate return to winning ways last week as they cruised their way to a 4-1 victory away at Montreal, Inter Miami will be looking for a repeat performance here. Despite watching their Club World Cup adventure come to a thumping end, Thursday’s guests are enjoying another extended domestic flurry. Likewise, landing a stellar 6-2 win when they last met New England back in October, the reigning Eastern Conference champions have won three of their previous four meetings.
Verdict: Inter Miami draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet