Best Soccer Bets for Oct. 7: Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati

Without Messi, Inter Miami is averaging 1.16 goals per game. When he plays, the Herons are used to scoring 2.83 goals per game. Need more? They scored multiple goals in 10 of the 12 games Messi played compared to 12 of the 32 in which he hasn’t.

Head coach Gerardo Martino said there’s a possibility that Messi plays on Saturday, but he can’t say otherwise or tickets wouldn’t sell like crazy. If he can’t play, Miami will have to rely on Josef Martinez and Leonardo Campana once again. If that’s the case, you should include Martinez in your MLS betting ticket as anytime goalscorer. Besides being a better player, he’s in charge of taking penalties.

FC Cincinnati Has Nothing to Lose

Unlike Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati already secured a spot in the MLS playoffs and has nothing to lose. That’s why they come in as the underdogs in the MLS odds. But don’t underestimate them. The possibility of leaving Miami out of the postseason should be motivation enough to take this match seriously.

Most recently, Cincinnati lost 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls. However, they’re unbeaten in their last four games on the road. And guess who they beat in their last match away from home? The Chicago Fire, the team that destroyed Miami on Wednesday.

Individually, Luciano Acosta is the main reason to consider including the visitors in your soccer picks. Things are looking good for Acosta in the Golden Boot race; he has scored 16 goals. Only Denis Bouanga from Los Angeles FC has scored more with 17. That means Acosta will play no matter what.

Calm under pressure

🫡 @LuchoAcosta94 pic.twitter.com/izYlQoIzln

— S – FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) October 5, 2023

Inter Miami Winless in Last Four Meetings

After winning each of the first four meetings between the two, Inter Miami is winless in its last four encounters with FC Cincinnati. However, keep in mind that Miami has never lost to Cincinnati at home. That’s another reason for them to be the betting online favorites despite being 14th in the Eastern Conference.

Their last MLS meeting in Miami finished 4-4. Call me crazy, but I expect a similar outcome on Saturday.

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Las Vegas Odds

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Match Information

• Match: Inter Miami (9-6-16) vs FC Cincinnati (19-8-5)
• Date: Saturday, Oct 7
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
• Location: DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale
• Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Live Stream: MLS Season Pass, Fubo.tv

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati Betting Predictions

Enough is enough. Midweek, I gave Inter Miami the benefit of the doubt, but no more, even if Messi plays. They’ll face the best team in the league, which is eager to put an end to Messimania and leave them out of the postseason. A draw would be enough to do that, precisely my recommendation.