MLS: Montreal vs. Inter Miami Picks — Messi to Fire Visitors Back to Winning Ways? (Jul 5)

This summer hasn’t played out as well as Inter Miami would have hoped, as the MLS club exited the FIFA Club World Cup in the knockout round at the hands of PSG.

However, they return to calmer waters this weekend, as they bid to get their MLS campaign back on track.

But, Montreal should be capable of throwing down an interesting challenge after winning two of their last three matches. That includes a battling 1-0 win over New York City last weekend.

Montreal vs. Inter Miami Overview

Odds

Montreal vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record

Inter Miami holds a strong recent record against Montreal after winning each of the previous two encounters. That includes a recent 4-2 success back in May. Inter have scored seven goals across those fixtures, but they have also allowed four efforts.

Montreal Team News

The home side will be without two key players in the final third this weekend. Fabian Herbers is out due to a thigh issue, while Bryce Duke isn’t expected to return from a hip problem until the start of next month.

Possible Lineup

J. Sirois (GK); D. Bugaj, G. Campbell, B. Craig, L. Petrasso, D. Sealy, V. Loturi, S. Piette, T. Pearce, P. Owusu, O. Graham-Roache

Inter Miami Team News

David Ruiz is still out for Inter Miami, as the midfielder sustained a hamstring issue during the Club World Cup. Yannick Bright is still also a few weeks away from returning from a similar issue.

Possible Lineup

O. Ustari (GK); M. Weigandt, M. Falcon, N. Allen, J. Alba, T. Allende, S. Busquets, F. Redondo, T. Segovia, L. Messi, L. Suarez

Montreal vs. Inter Miami Picks

Inter Miami were well beaten by PSG in their latest outing, but this clash against Montreal represents a much easier assignment.

The visitors should have the quality to score maximum points, but they may produce a more professional outing, meaning a one-goal winning margin is likely.