Major League Soccer season 2024, Thursday, 18.07.2024 at 01:30
The big European superstars who are now winding down their careers there are finally becoming more numerous.
Meanwhile, I’ve put together an Inter Miami Toronto prediction for you that expects a cautious victory for the Floridians. After all, two legends like Suárez and Messi, who left for the Copa América 2024, are still sorely missed on the east coast…
Due to the first-class roster Miami have at their disposal, they should have finished first in the Eastern Conference. However, they also had a lot of bad luck with the schedule.
In the recent top-of-the-table clash against FC Cincinnati, they not only suffered their fourth defeat in their 23rd league game after initially winning four in a row, but also conceded the lead in the table to the Orange and Blue.
Incidentally, Inter Miami were “unlucky” because 24 of the 51 goals they have scored so far have been scored by Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, who, as we know, were still busy winning the Copa América until a few days ago.
So soon after the end of the tournament, it is unlikely that either of these two aged legends will make it in time for the clash against Toronto
As a result, you can expect a less potent three-man attack in Miami on Thursday, which should once again consist of Taylor, Campana and Gressel.
Incidentally, the latter was probably his team’s best player in the 6-1 defeat against Cincinnati.
Meanwhile, the suspension of Sergio Busquets poses a further challenge. The legendary Spaniard, who usually plays a slightly more defensive role with the Floridians than he did with FC Barcelona, was sent off with a yellow card against FCC.
Therefore, when weighing up which odds boost could be the most suitable for you in this match, you should definitely take into account that Inter Miami will be without three key players
The upcoming opponent of Inter Miami is in free fall, which is why I am willing to put my trust in the Floridians despite the absences of Messi, Suárez and Busquets.
Toronto seem to be caught in the same downward spiral as they were in 2023 – only this season they got into it a little later.
In any case, the Canadians have won just one of their last ten MLS games (2 draws, 7 defeats).
In the Canadian Cup, they have also recently gone down to defeat. FC Forge managed to knock the favored Toronto team out of the semi-finals with a 2:1 victory.
In short, things seem to be going anything but smoothly for the club nicknamed “The Reds.”
At first I thought that this match would not be a suitable breeding ground for profitable Sunmaker sports betting.
I suspected Inter Miami Toronto odds for a win for the home side – because only this option would have interested me – of below the 1.50 mark …
In fact, however, this type of Inter Miami Toronto odds move around the slightly higher value of around 1.73. Apparently, the German bookmakers have priced in the failures of the Floridian soccer icons more than I had originally expected.
In view of the Canadians’ miserable performances, which have been going on for months, this is a very good reason for me to get involved with a home win bet.
Inter Miami have already won the last meeting against TFC in September 2023 by 4:0 and showed a difference in class.
Even if Messi and Busquets, who were unavailable for Thursday, played an active role in that thumping victory.
Nevertheless, the fact that Toronto FC are in free fall and have only beaten one US franchise since May 5 gives me confidence that their negative streak will continue unabated.
In addition, don’t forget that without Messi and Suarez in the lineup, Miami had won four MLS games in a row – interestingly, always 2-1 – before their stinging defeat to leaders Cincinnati.
Consequently, even without their legendary striker, Miami should still be able to cope with a large proportion of all MLS teams that cannot be counted among the crème de la crème.
Toronto are also currently struggling with some significant Copa America absentees. Canadian call-ups Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio have played a major role in TFC not finishing bottom of the Eastern Conference again this season
With regard to possible Inter Miami Toronto predictions, which you can type into your sports betting app in combination format, I would advise you to place a double bet of the type Tip 1 & Under 3.5 goals.
Without Messi and Suárez, the Beckham club lacks the bite, so I can very well imagine another 1-0, 2-0 or even 2-1 for Miami.
With odds of around 1.60, the prospect of both sides scoring could also be of interest. After all, Miami have not scored a goal in eight consecutive MLS games
Conclusion: Almost half of Inter Miami’s MLS goals have been scored by Messi and Suárez, who are not yet available.
Nevertheless, the team has proven – apart from the game against Cincinnati – that even without its two superstars it is capable of keeping the majority of MLS teams at bay.
The Canadians, meanwhile, are in terrible shape and shouldn’t pose a serious challenge, at least not one that Inter Miami can’t overcome.
My Inter Miami Toronto betting tip: Win MIA & Under 3.5 goals
