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The second day of Major League Soccer will feature a highly anticipated match between Inter Miami FC vs Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Both teams come into the game after comfortable wins in their respective debuts. Philadelphia Union has the upper hand in the head-to-head record, with three wins in six appearances. Since their inception in 2018, Inter Miami has only managed to secure a victory once.
The last time these two teams met was on July 14, 2022, during the sixth day of the MLS season. Philadelphia Union came out on top with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Dániel Gazdag and Cory Burke. Gonzalo Higuaín scored a consolation goal for Inter Miami in the dying moments of the game.
Will the home team be able to turn the tables this time around? JefeBet has all the odds, predictions, and information for what promises to be an exciting matchup between Inter Miami CF vs Philadelphia Union.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Inter Miami CF vs Philadelphia Union MLS Matchday 2 Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Inter Miami (+210) / Tie (+240) / Philadelphia Union (+115).
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Inter Miami (AH +0.50, -145) / Philadelphia Union (AH -0.50, +105).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-140) / Under (+100).
- Both teams score: Yes (-165) / No (+115).
All rates are courtesy of BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami, the home team, is coming off a 2-0 victory against CF Montreal at the DRV PNK Stadium, with goals from Sergiy Kryvtsov and Shanyder Borgelin. This weekend, they will aim to win their first two domestic league games for the first time in the club’s history, against one of last year’s championship finalists.
Leading up to their debut, Phil Neville’s team played two friendlies, drawing 2-2 with Austin FC in one and losing 2-1 to their first-day opponent in the other. Inter Miami has a reputation for scoring at least one goal in every game, reflecting their attacking approach advocated by their coach. It is no surprise that they are one of the main contenders for the title, with players such as Josef Martínez adding to their attacking prowess.
Moreover, their offense is supported by a strong defense, as evidenced by both goalkeeper Drake Callender and defender Sergiy Kryvtsov being selected for the MLS All-Star Team on the first matchday.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Drake Callender; DeAndre Yedlin, Christopher McVey, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Franco Negri; Rodolfo Pizarro, Jean Mota, Gregore; Corentin Jean and Josef Martínez.
Betting on Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union is a formidable offensive team, evident in their dominant performances before the start of the MLS season: they defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in a friendly match.
In their first official challenge, they crushed the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park, also 4-1, with goals from Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza, who each scored twice. Jakob Glesnes had given the visitors an early lead.
Carranza, only 22 years old, has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in his 34 appearances, making him one of the rising stars of U.S. soccer. Interestingly, he joined Philadelphia Union from Inter Miami, prompting the question whether the “law of the ex” will come into play in their upcoming match.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Andre Blake; Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliot, Kai Wagner; Alejandro Bedoya, José Martínez, Leon Flach; Daniel Gazdag; Mikael Uhre, Julián Carranza.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of previous matches between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union promises an exciting and entertaining contest for neutral fans. Despite Inter Miami’s consistent scoring record, Philadelphia Union has scored eight goals against them in just two games, including in friendly matches.
This suggests that the upcoming match will feature a lot of attacking action, with both teams expected to go all out for goals.
Prediction: Both teams score and Over (INT 1- PHI 3)
