MLS Betting 8/24: Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Odds, Picks
- Lionel Messi remains out for Inter Miami due to injury!
- There’s a five-point gap between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati atop the MLS Eastern Conference.
- Check the latest MLS betting lines for the 12 games that will be played on Saturday!
I have bad news if you were expecting Lionel Messi to return this weekend. The recovery process from his injury during the Copa America final is going well, but you’ll have to wait a bit more to see the Argentinian back on the field. According to recent reports, he’s coming back in September.
Even with Messi out, Inter Miami is slightly favored at BetUS sportsbook to defeat FC Cincinnati. The Herons are even money while the Orange and Blue are +245, which means you can expect a good fight! Let’s find out the best way to bet on it!
Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Match Information
- Game: Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati
- Date/time: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Stadium, Miami
- Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Live Stream: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Betting Odds and Handicap
Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
- FC Cincinnati crushed Inter Miami 6-1 in their last meeting.
- Both scored in six of their previous nine MLS meetings.
- The total has gone over 3 goals in three of the last five games between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati.
- Inter Miami defeated FC Cincinnati for the last time in 2021.
- FC Cincinnati averages 1.8 goals per game when playing on the road.
- Inter Miami averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home.
- The average number of goals in meetings between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati is 4.6.
- Inter Miami has won the first half in 31 percent of its matches.
Top Predictions for Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami to Keep Scoring
Believe it or not, Inter Miami found a way to keep scoring and winning, without Messi. Thanks to the Copa America 2024, the Argentinian hasn’t played for the Herons since June 1, but during that span they won eight games and only lost three.
Regardless of the result, the Herons managed to score in each of those 11 games, allowing them to be the top-scoring team in the league with 56 goals. The last time Miami failed to score was on June 15 against Orlando City.
Yes, Messi remains the team’s top scorer with 12 goals, but the Herons have five other players who have scored at least four goals. Luis Suarez leads the way with 12, followed by Leonardo Campana with five and Jordi Alba, Matias Rojas and Robert Taylor with four.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 13, 2024
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This season, Miami has played 13 MLS games at home and the total has gone over eight times. In other words, Chase Stadium has become a fortress where the Herons average 2.5 goals per game. Most recently, they defeated the Chicago Fire 2-1 with Rojas and Alba as the scorers.
More in that regard because the Herons scored two or more goals in seven of their last 10 home games. That’s very good news because the team total for Saturday’s clash is set at 1½ goals. Make sure to include it in your soccer picks because as if that weren’t enough, the Herons had over 10 days to prepare for this game.
Bet This Pick: Inter Miami Over 1½ (-141)
FC Cincinnati Can’t Afford to Lose
If the season ended today, FC Cincinnati would finish second in the Eastern Conference, five points behind Inter Miami. Summing up, Saturday’s clash is a go-big-or-go-home game for the Orange and Blue.
The good news is that they already beat Inter Miami this season. Well, they didn’t just beat the Herons, they crushed them 6-1, but keep two things in mind: The match was in Cincy and Miami played the last 30 minutes with only 10 players after Sergio Busquets was sent off.
Yuya Kubo was named Player of the Match after scoring a brace. So far, Kubo has scored nine goals while Luciano Acosta is the team’s top scorer with 11. I’m telling you, if there’s something you can expect from this game, it’s goals because Cincinnati scored in each of its last 18 games on the road.
You can also expect a very good fight from a team that curiously enough has been better when playing on the road. The Orange and Blue are 9-1-2 on the road and they own the same record against the spread. Therefore, I have no other option than to recommend the draw at +290, which let’s be honest, considering we’re talking about two of the best teams in the league, it’s a great soccer betting deal.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Questions of the Day
Which teams are the favorites to win the MLS Eastern Conference?
Inter Miami at -500 and FC Cincinnati at +700.
