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With the chants of “And we come from M-I-A, Allez Allez Allez” the final fixture of the MLS Cup’s playoffs best of the three clashes takes us to the Chase Stadium in Miami where Inter Miami are scheduled to lock horns against Atlanta United.
Inter Miami, the leaders of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer, have displayed remarkable form this season, showcasing a dominant style of play that led them to 22 victories in 34 games, finishing a notable eight points clear of second-placed Columbus Crew. Under Gerardo Martino’s guidance, they kicked off their best-of-three series against Atlanta United with a hard-fought 2-1 win. However, in their latest matchup, they were edged out 2-1, pushing the series to a decisive third game.
Miami will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage as they prepare for the showdown against Atlanta, hoping to secure their place in the next round. Atlanta United have shown impressive resilience, defying expectations despite a challenging regular season that saw them finish 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. Their recent form, however, has been remarkable, particularly in their high-stakes playoff clash against top-seeded Inter Miami.
Atlanta faced a daunting task, yet proved their mettle in the latest encounter, with Xande Silva delivering a dramatic 94th-minute stoppage-time winner to level the series and force a decisive final match. With renewed confidence, Atlanta United will be hoping to pull off a major upset and advance as they take on the table-toppers in the upcoming showdown.
KickOff:
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 6:30 AM IST
Venue: Chase Stadium, Miami, United States
Form:
Inter Miami (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W
Atlanta United (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W
Players to watch out for:
Federico Redondo (Inter Miami):
Federico Redondo, a rising Argentine talent, is one of the promising young players in Inter Miami’s squad. The 21-year-old midfielder began his professional journey with Argentinos Juniors, debuting in 2022 before securing a move to Miami, where he has already made 16 appearances and netted two goals.
Redondo has also frequently represented Argentina at the U-20 and U-23 levels, showcasing his potential on the international stage. Known for his deep-lying playmaking abilities, he brings versatility and vision to Miami’s midfield. With Sergio Busquets as a mentor cum colleague, Redondo has the perfect opportunity to refine his craft and further develop his role as a creative force in the team.
Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta United):
Aleksei Miranchuk, the Russian international hailing from Slavyansk-on-Kuban, embarked on his football journey with Spartak Moscow and Olymp Slavyansk-na-Kubani. He later transitioned to Lokomotiv Moscow, where his impressive seven-year tenure saw him make 178 appearances and score 32 goals.
In 2020, he joined Italy’s Atalanta and later had a loan spell with Torino before recently moving to the American top division to join Atlanta United. Miranchuk has also represented the Russian national team 45 times, scoring seven goals. Known for his exceptional talent, he was named the best under-21 player of the Russian Premier League in the 2013-14 season.
Match Facts:
- Both teams lost a solitary game in their last five fixtures.
- Both teams won equal games against each other.
- In their previous encounter, Atlanta emerged victorious by 2-1.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Betting Tips and Odds:
- Atlanta United to win.
- Miranchuk to score first.
- Inter Miami 1-2 Atlanta United
Injuries and Team News:
For Miami, Sergio Busquets and Ian Fray will be absent.
For Atlanta, Brooks Lennon is set to miss the upcoming fixture.
Head To Head stats:
Total matches: 16
Miami won: 06
Atlanta won: 06
Draws: 04
Predicted Lineup:
Inter Miami predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Callender (GK); Aviles, Allen, Martinez; Weigandt, Redondo, Bright, Alba; Messi, Suarez, Gomez
Atlanta predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Guzan (GK); Hernandez, Williams, Abram; Lobzhanidze, Slisz, McCarty, Fortune, Amador; Miranchuk, Thiare
Match Prediction:
This might come as a shock to many but we expect Atlanta to emerge victorious in the upcoming match and pull out an upset. We don’t term it as an upset though as Atlanta are equally in good form as Miami and are equally capable to get the better of the Florida outfit.
Prediction: Miami 1-2 Atlanta
Telecast Details:
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