MLS: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami Picks —Visitors to Struggle Without Messi? (Aug 10)

Orlando City and Inter Miami already have a Leagues Cup knockout match to look ahead to, but for this weekend, the attention switches back to matters in the MLS.

Orlando City have been in reliable recent form, and that has seen them move up to sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They could move ahead of their rivals if they are able to record a home win on Sunday.

Inter Miami will once again be without the influential Lionel Messi this weekend, but they won despite his absence in their final group stage match in the Leagues Cup in midweek. 

Orlando City vs. Inter Miami Overview

Odds

Orlando City vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head Record

Orlando City have a strong record against Inter Miami based on recent encounters, winning their previous clash in May 3-0. That victory saw them extend their unbeaten run over their rivals to three matches.

Orlando City Team News

Orlando City have avoided defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. They are unlikely to make many changes to the team that hammered Necaxa 5-1 on MD3 in the Leagues Cup on Sunday.

Possible Lineup

P. Gallese (GK); D. Brekalo, R. Schlegel, R. Jansson, A. Freeman, I. Angulo, C. Araujo, K. Smith, M. Pasalic, L. Muriel, M. Ojeda

Inter Miami Team News

Falcon will be suspended for the trip to Orlando this Sunday. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi once again misses out due to injury.

Possible Lineup

R. Novo (GK); J. Alba, Lujan, Aviles, M. Weigandt, Y. Bright, R. De Paul, S. Busquets, T. Segovia, T. Allende, L. Suarez

Orlando City vs. Inter Miami Picks

Inter Miami outperformed expectations without Messi in midweek, but this will be a more challenging assignment against an in-form Orlando on Sunday evening.

The hosts have been in solid recent form, and their attacking players have flourished in recent weeks. Therefore, we could foresee the hosts winning an entertaining clash.