Predictions Major League Soccer - Orlando City vs Inter Miami

Major League Soccer - Orlando City vs Inter Miami
Match Time: 16-05-2024 07:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Orlando City

It was another thrilling affair featuring Orlando City over the weekend, with the Lions collecting only their third victory of the regular season and moving up to 11th in the Eastern Conference table, two points behind the Philadelphia Union for the final playoff spot.

Eight of their 12 points in MLS this season have come when conceding the opening goal, while they have lost two of their last three domestic encounters when netting the opener.

In 2024, the Lions have just two points in their four domestic home games against Eastern Conference opponents, winning only once at Inter and Co Stadium this year (2-0 versus Austin FC).

Oscar Pareja's side are just two points behind the Philadelphia Union for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but have not won consecutive league fixtures all year.

Since giving up three goals to Minnesota United in early March, the Lions have conceded a goal or fewer in three of their previous four encounters on home soil.

If they lose on Wednesday, it will mark the first time that they suffer three successive defeats at home in this competition since the end of 2022 (three).

Inter Miami

Down but not out has been the storyline for the Herons in 2024, and their never-say-die attitude enabled them to overcome another early deficit on Saturday.

Tata Martino's side are becoming accustomed to falling behind early before coming to life, winning on Saturday for a sixth time domestically this season despite conceding first.

Their victory in Montreal over the weekend was their fifth in a row, setting a new club record for a single season in the process.

Their resilience has enabled them to create a little separation in the Supporters' Shield standings, currently on 27 points, three above the previous team to lift that trophy, FC Cincinnati.

It seems to take a goal against to wake up their attack, but when they do, they have been virtually impossible to slow down, scoring a league-high 35 goals, 12 more than the next-highest side in MLS (Los Angeles Galaxy).

They have outscored the Lions 9-2 in their previous three meetings in all competitions but have never won an away match against them.

Prediction: Orlando City 2-4 Inter Miami