2024 MLS: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire Prediction, Preview, and Odds (July 20)

Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire should be a very interesting game, even though Lionel Messi won’t play. Will this be a problem for the Herons? Judging by the odds of -161, bookies don’t think it will.

Without him on the field, they managed to destroy Toronto FC 3:1 earlier this week. Can they do the same on Saturday, July 20?

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m ET
• Where: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale (Miami), Florida
• How to Watch: Apple TV

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Odds

Game Result	Odds
Inter Miami	-161
Tie	+290
Chicago Fire	+380

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Game Preview

On Wednesday evening, Inter Miami beat Toronto FC despite missing a couple of important players, including Lionel Messi. It seemed as if the Herons could be in trouble but some of their backups stepped up.

Federico Redondo Solari, who had previously scored no goals for Inter Miami, hit the net twice. He also made one assist, finding Diego Gomez at the right time in the right place.

Thanks to their efforts, Inter Miami won the game 3:1. It’s a nice win, but keep in mind that Toronto FC is probably the worst team in the MLS in 2024.

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The good news for Inter Miami’s fans is that their next opponent isn’t much better either. Chicago Fire is third from the bottom in the East, with just 25 points. In comparison, the Herons have collected exactly twice as many points.

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Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire Prediction

Sergio Busquets is returning for Inter Miami after a one-game bad. Luis Suarez too is ready to make his first start for the Herons in six weeks. Their return is bound to make Inter Miami even better, so anything but a convincing win over Chicago Fire would be a surprise.

Free Pick:

• Inter Miami