Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami Preview

Tournament: Major League Soccer

Date: Saturday, 10 May

Kick-off time: 20:30 GMT

Venue: Allianz Field

Minnesota United takes on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in matchday 12 of the MLS action at the Allianz Field. It will be an interesting match considering it will be only the second match between them in the competition.

Minnesota United has started the season in brilliant form as they languish second in the Western MLS standings. They have accumulated 19 points from the opening 11 matches courtesy of five wins, four draws, and two losses. Under Eric Ramsey, they have looked an impressive side which is difficult to break down, capable of hitting teams on the counter. In their last five matches, they have managed to pick up two wins, two draws, and a loss. Tani Oluwasey leads the goalscoring chart with five goals, while Joaquin Pereyra provides the most assists.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, returned to winning ways with a thumping 4-1 win over New York Red Bulls, where Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez starred for them. It was a much-needed win considering they got eliminated by Vancouver from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Although they have looked brilliant going forward, their defensive performance has raised plenty of concerns, as Inter Miami has conceded nine goals in their last four matches. Lionel Messi is their top scorer this season with four goals in the league, while Luis Suarez has provided the most assists with five.

Minnesota United Team News

The home side has a couple of injury concerns in their squad. The list includes Hassani Dotson, Kelvin Yeboah, Owen Gene, and Kipp Keller, who are all sidelined due to injuries. Most of these players are expected to join team training within a week or two as they prepare for a crucial match ahead.

Inter Miami Team News

The trio of Baltasar Rodriguez, David Ruiz, and Drake Callender are still out injured as they aim to make comebacks by the end of this month. Javier Mascherano has a tough decision to make. This is with respect to the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez starting, as Mascherano will aim to manage the overload on his squad.

Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami Predicted Lineups

Minnesota United predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: St. Clair

Defenders: Diaz, Boxall, Romero

Midfielders: Hlongwane, Harvey, Trapp, Pereyra, Markanich

Attackers: Lod, Oluwaseyi

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2) :

Goalkeeper: Ustari

Defenders: Weigandt, Lujan, Allen, Alba

Midfielders: Allende, Busquets, Bright, Picault

Attackers: Suarez, Messi

Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami H2H Record

Minnesota and Inter Miami have faced each other just once in history, which came back in 2022 when the visitors secured a 2-1 victory over them.

Key players to watch in Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United)

The Canadian international has been in impressive form for Minnesota this season, scoring five goals from ten matches to lead the goalscoring chart. He also has two assists to his name to make an overall impact on the team. However, he needs to be more clinical in front of the goal, as he has failed to score in his last four matches.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi was back among the goals in the last match after a four-game drought with a well-taken strike against the Red Bulls. His tally for the season is now four goals in seven matches in the leaguealong with 2 assists. Messi this season has recorded some impressive numbers, including creating 16 chances with an average of 5.32 shots per match while maintaining an xG of 0.62.

Minnesota United Vs Inter Miami Prediction

Neither of the teams have lit up the league this season, often producing moments of brilliance that have helped them secure some points on the road. The home side will have to be at their brilliant best to contain Lionel Messi and Co because they have the quality in their squad to change the outcome of the match at any time. We expect the visitors to secure the victory here in a very close contest.

Predicted Score: Minnesota United 1-2 Inter Miami

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