Inter Miami vs Toronto prediction and betting tips - July 18, 2024
Inter Miami CF
Toronto FC
In an MLS regular season game, David Beckham's Inter Miami will host Toronto. The match will take place overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, July 18, and will commence at 1:30 AM Central European Time. Analysts from Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this encounter.
Inter Miami
Last season, Inter Miami finished outside the playoff zone, despite the brilliance of Argentine genius Lionel Messi. However, this season is markedly different. Inter currently sits in second place in the standings with 47 points after 23 matches, trailing the leader by a mere point. They are also five points ahead of the third-place team, though Columbus, in third, has two games in hand.
In their previous match, Miami suffered a crushing 1-6 defeat, although prior results were excellent – four wins and one draw. Thus, in their last six matches: one loss, one draw, and four wins. Inter Miami's defense is not the strongest – 37 goals conceded is among the worst in the playoff-bound teams. However, Miami boasts the best attack in the entire MLS, scoring 51 goals in 23 matches.
Toronto
The Canadian team is on the brink of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference of the MLS. Currently, Toronto has 27 points and is in eighth place in the standings after 24 matches. The difference between the eighth and eleventh teams in the conference is minimal – only three points. Toronto's form is catastrophic – only one win and four losses in their last five matches.
Overall, in the last 11 matches, they have only one win, two draws, and eight losses. Furthermore, the Canadian team has conceded 44 goals, the third-worst in the Eastern Conference. Unsurprisingly, they have conceded at least one goal in their last eight matches. Therefore, if Toronto wants to secure a playoff spot, they need to rectify their defensive issues.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Inter Miami thrashed Toronto 4-0 in their last head-to-head match.
- Inter Miami has won 11 of their last 15 matches, while Toronto has lost six of their last seven matches.
Inter Miami vs Toronto Prediction
Inter Miami suffered a heavy 1-6 defeat in their last game, but overall, their situation is good. After all, they are in second place in the East. Toronto broke a series of seven consecutive defeats. Inter has a very potent attack, while Toronto has a poor defense. In my opinion, Inter will certainly want to redeem themselves for the previous thrashing, so I am betting on their victory with odds of 1.74.
