Seeking to avoid a third consecutive away loss in the MLS, Minnesota United make their way to the DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday to face Inter Miami with kickoff at 3 am.
Last Sunday, Inter Miami were beaten 2-0 by Atlanta United. In a game where Jean Mota received his marching orders, Luiz Araujo and Josef Martinez scored on either side of the interval to hand the hosts all three points.
However, manager Phil Neville will be delighted with the solid job done on home turf, where they are unbeaten in six straight games across all competitions, claiming five wins and one draw since April’s 3-1 loss against Houston Dynamo.
With 18 points from 15 games, Inter Miami are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, four points and four places above rock-bottom Chicago Fire.
Meanwhile, Minnesota United have struggled to find their feet in the MLS after falling 2-1 at the hands of New England Revolution last time out.
After Emanuel Reynoso converted from the spot early in the first half, Colombian midfielder Dylan Borrero struck eight minutes into the second period before Gustavo Bou completed the comeback in the 69th minute.
Adrian Heath’s side head into the weekend winless in all but one of their last seven league outings—losing five and claiming one draw—with a 2-1 win at FC Dallas being the only exception.
Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Head to Head
Both sides are yet to play against each other and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Atlanta United 0-2 Inter Miami
- Inter Miami 2-1 Portland
- Orlando City 1-1 Inter Miami
- Inter Miami 2-0 NY Red Bulls
Away
- NER 2-1 Minnesota
- Minnesota 4-3 Paderborn
- Minnesota 0-1 New York City FC
- Union Omaha 2-1 Minnesota
Inter Miami Team News
Inter Miami welcomes back Ian Fray after he completes his recovery from an ACL injury. He is joined on the club’s injury table by Joevin Jones, who was sidelined during the game against Atlanta United due to a leg injury.
Minnesota United Team News
Heidee will be without 24-year-old midfielder Hassani Dotson, who was sidelined by an ACL injury last April, while Romain Metanire misses out due to a thigh problem. The duo of Patrick Weah and Nigerian forward Tani Oluwaseyi have not played this year as they are recuperating from ACL and muscle injuries respectively.
Prediction and Odds
Meanwhile, Inter Miami are among the most in-form teams at home in the east and we predict they will make use of their home advantage once again.
- Inter Miami Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Over 1.5
