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Inter Miami get their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign underway when they take on Puebla at the Chase Stadium on Saturday. Both sides head into the weekend off the back of contrasting results, with Gerardo Martino’s men claiming a narrow victory in MLS.
Puebla continue to struggle for results in the new Mexican Liga MX campaign as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atlas last Saturday.
Having kicked off the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Santos Laguna on July 5, Jose Manuel De la Torre’s side have now failed to win their subsequent three matches, losing twice and claiming one draw.
With four points out of the first 12 available, Puebla are currently 13th in the Apertura standings, level on points with Pachuca and Club Necaxa.
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Inter Miami, on the other hand, maintained their fine run of results in the MLS as they secured a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire last weekend.
Martino’s men have now picked up 16 wins and five draws in their 25 MLS matches to collect 53 points and sit at the top of the Eastern Conference table, five points above second-placed Cincinnati.
Inter Miami will kick off the new Leagues Cup campaign looking to replicate their 2023 run as they brushed aside FC Dallas, Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union to reach the final, where they claimed a penalty-shootout victory over Nashville to clinch the title.
Puebla vs Inter Miami Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between Puebla and Inter Miami, who will both be looking to begin their head-to-head record with a win.
- Inter Miami have won all but one of their last seven away matches, with a 6-1 defeat against Cincinnati on July 7 being the exception.
- Puebla have failed to win 15 of their last 16 games, losing 13 and claiming three draws since February.
- Inter Miami are on a run of three consecutive home wins and unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches at Chase Stadium across all competitions, claiming six wins and two draws since April.
Puebla vs Inter Miami Prediction
After a bright start to the season, Puebla have quickly run out of steam and will be looking to find their feet this weekend. However, Inter Miami are on a solid run of form, and given the gulf in class and quality between the two sides, we are tipping them to secure a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Puebla 1-3 Inter Miami
Puebla vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Inter Miami to win
Tip 2: First to score - Inter Miami (The MLS side have netted the opening goal in five of their last six games)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in Inter Miami’s last 10 games)
