The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Gerardo Martino's Inter Miami take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in a crucial encounter at the TQL Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have been excellent this season and will wan to win this game.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Preview
FC Cincinnati are in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side edged Philadelphia Union to a narrow 4-3 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this match.
Inter Miami, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional this year. The Herons defeated Charlotte FC by a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Inter Miami have a slight edge over FC Cincinnati and have won four out of the eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's three victories.
- Inter Miami won their first four matches against FC Cincinnati in MLS but are winless in their last four matches against the hosts in a run dating back to 2022.
- Inter Miami have won 11 of their last 14 matches against FC Cincinnati in MLS and have won each of their last four league games by a 2-1 scoreline.
- Luciano Acosta has contributed to a total of seven goals in his last four matches at home for FC Cincinnati in MLS.
- Inter Miami have picked up 14 victories in MLS this season - their joint-highest number of victories in a single season.
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Prediction
Inter Miami have come into their own this season and have done well without their big-name superstars. Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana have stepped up to the plate and can be lethal on their day.
FC Cincinnati have also been exceptional and have heavily relied on the talismanic Luciano Acosta over the past year. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-2 Inter Miami
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Inter Miami to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Leonardo Campana to score - Yes