Bet on Inter Miami Getting Back Into the Winning Column
Lionel Messi remains questionable. And according to our latest MLS odds, the Chicago Fire is slightly favored due to playing at home. Nevertheless, if Inter Miami wants to keep their MLS playoff hopes alive, they simply can’t lose, making them one of the best soccer bets for today.
Breather for Chicago Fire
Last weekend, the Chicago Fire ended a nine-match winless run thanks to a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls. Georgios Koutsias was the scorer as Chicago played with one more for 30 minutes. The Red Bulls lost Hassan Ndam in the second half due to a red card.
If the season ended today, the Fire wouldn’t qualify for the playoffs. However, a victory over Miami would allow them to keep hope alive. Plus, they would get to the 40-point mark for only the third time in franchise history.
Individually, Kei Kamara is the main reason to consider including Chicago in your soccer picks. He’s the team’s top scorer with five goals. He’s followed by Maren Haile-Selassie and Fabian Herbers with four goals each. In the end, any of them can tip the scales in the home side’s favor.
Inter Miami Getting Some Help Back
No Messi, no party. However, Inter Miami managed to win a point against New York City FC, as we predicted. The match finished 1-1 thanks to Tomas Aviles, who scored the equalizer for Miami in the 95th minute. Even without Messi, Miami won possession with 65%.
Miami’s roster is deep enough; it includes Sergio Busquets, Josef Martinez, Leonardo Campana and Facundo Farias. As if that wasn’t enough, Jordi Alba is expected to return after missing the last two games due to injury.
Tonight’s @Heineken_US Star of the Match ⭐ pic.twitter.com/hHygmGkX6l
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 1, 2023
Inter Miami is offering a +215 price in our MLS odds to win straight up. Considering they’re about to face a team that only won one of their last nine matches in all competitions, that’s a very good deal.
Finally, there’s a chance for Messi to return on Wednesday. Even if it’s for a few minutes in the second half, we all know Inter Miami is a completely different beast when the Argentinian plays, winning the two road games where Messi played.
History on Chicago’s Side
These two have met five times. The Chicago Fire leads the way thanks to a 3-1-1 record. Most recently, Chicago won 3-2 at DRV PNK Stadium thanks to a late goal scored by Kei Kamara.
Both teams scored in three of their five previous meetings. Every time that happened, the total went over three goals. Precisely, the total for Wednesday’s clash is set at three goals, with the over offering a +105 price. This time, I expect the soccer betting trend of both scoring to continue, but I don’t expect the total to go over.
Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Match Information
- Match: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Oct 4 – 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
- Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Live Stream: MLS Season Pass, Fubo.tv
Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Betting Odds
Soccer Betting in the USA: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Prediction
Even if Messi doesn’t play, ride with Miami. Head coach Gerardo Martino has a lot of experience in winning crucial matches like this, and a victory could leave them only one point behind ninth place, the last to grant a ticket for the postseason.
The playoffs wouldn’t be the same without Messi and Miami, we all know that. That should be enough motivation for them to go all-in right from the start and for you to include them in your betting online ticket.
