Inter Miami CF vs. Orlando City SC Preview, Odds & Predictions (May 2)
- Inter Miami is second in the MLS East standings.
- Orlando City is near the bottom of the MLS East standings.
- Inter Miami has only lost once in their first 10 matches.
There is an in-state rivalry matchup on the way as Inter Miami CF hosts Orlando City SC on Saturday night. The former stands out as the favorite, presenting many aspects that could pave the way for a convincing victor on the pitch.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 2, 7:15 pm ET
- Where: Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida
- How to Watch: FS1/Apple TV
MLS Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami | -132 | -1.5 | O3.5 |
| Orlando City | +112 | +1.5 | U3.5 |
Inter Miami vs Orlando City Game Preview
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami (5-4-1) are trying to create a solid streak of wins as they sit near the top three of the Eastern Conference standings. They have won twice and drawn three times in their last five matches, having been active with the goalscoring but need the defense to step up to improve their chances of winning more frequently. They also patiently await their first victory at their brand-new home in Nu Stadium. Messi has been finding the net often to begin the campaign, scoring seven goals while German Berterame (three goals) and Telasco Segovia (four assists) assist him in the attack.
Martin Ojeda and Orlando City (2-1-7) are coming off of two U.S. Open Cup matches and three regular-season contests in their last five, winning three times and losing twice. For the latter matches, they prevailed over Charlotte FC by a 4-1 score but lost to the likes of Houston Dynamo FC (1-0) and DC United (3-2). The defense has been atrocious to start the season, giving up 29 goals as they have a negative goal difference of -17. Ojeda leads the offense with four goals scored while Ivan Angulo highlights the playmaking with four assists.
Inter Miami vs Orlando City Predictions
Orlando City’s defense will have their work cut for them in this match. Despite a slow start, the defending MLS champions Inter Miami continues to boast a deadly attack with Lionel Messi providing many chances for himself and his teammates to score goals. This creates a lot of pressure for Orlando’s backline, which will be busy throughout a majority of the match as the offense attempts to pull off counters in key moments. Our betting pick here is for Inter Miami to defend a 1.5-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Inter Miami -1.5
