Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures of the upcoming USL Championship round will take place on Saturday at Keyworth Stadium, where the local side Detroit welcomes Miami. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive odds value.
Match preview
Detroit got off to a strong start in this season’s Championship campaign, but the team’s momentum has clearly slowed down in recent rounds. As a result, the club has now gone winless in eight consecutive matches across all competitions. Specifically, in the Championship, Detroit hasn’t claimed a victory in six straight fixtures. Currently, Detroit sits fifth in the standings, but several rivals are hot on their heels.
In the last round, Detroit played away against Loudoun and suffered a 2-3 defeat. This marked their third consecutive loss. At home, Detroit’s form has been frankly disappointing, with just one win in four matches in front of their own fans. On the other hand, the team boasts a head-to-head advantage over their current opponent, which could help them regroup for this game.
Meanwhile, Miami has been much stronger in this part of the season, recording wins in two of their last three outings. Their only setback in this stretch came away to Tampa Bay—losing 1-2. Miami is currently sixth in the table, trailing their upcoming rival by just a single point. It’s also worth noting that Detroit has played one more match than Miami.
In their most recent match, Miami hosted second-placed Charleston and secured a 1-0 victory. The club has also looked solid on the road, losing just once in four away fixtures while picking up two wins.
Probable lineups
- Detroit: K. Saldana, M. Sheldon, M. Bryant, S. Wieth, D. Amu-Mensah, A. Villanueva, J. Cedeño, D. Gasso, R. Williams, B. Morris, K. Rutz.
- Miami: B. Hamid, J. Ricketts, D. Knutson, B. Akinyode, N. Cardona, M. Romero, D. A. Mercado Carrizo, K. Vasquez, S. Blanco, L. Melano, F. Bonfiglio.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Detroit has beaten this opponent in their last four meetings
- The "Total over 2.5" bet has come through in three of the last five matches
- The "Both teams to score" bet has landed in just one of the last five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers are siding with the home team here, giving Detroit a win chance at odds of 1.65. We believe this will be a tough contest for the hosts, and our bet for the match is "Total under 3.0" at odds of 1.60.
