Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami Preview

Tournament: MLS

Date: Sunday, 25 May

Kick-off time: 23:30 GMT

Venue: Subaru Park

Philadelphia Union takes on Inter Miami in a thrilling clash in match day 15 of the MLS action. This clash is set to take place at the Subaru Park as the home side aims to keep its unbeaten run intact.

Philadelphia Union have surprised everyone with their performances this season as they top the Eastern Conference standings with 29 points, although they are level on points with Cincinnati, their superior goal difference puts them at the top. They have also been in impressive form recently, winning five of their last six matches while drawing one. Tai Baribo is their leading goal-scorer with 11 goals, and Quinn Sullivan leads the assists chart with six.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, has suffered a dip in form recently, winning just once in their last four matches. In the last three games, they have lost two matches with a margin of three goals and have also managed to score four goals. They are currently languishing in sixth place in the table with 22 points, seven points behind their opponents in the standings. Lionel Messi is their top scorer this season with five goals, and Luis Suarez provides the most assists with six.

Philadelphia Union Team News

The home side has three injury concerns in their squad. Andre Blake, who was excellent between the sticks, is out of this clash due to a knee injury. Joining him on the sidelines are Ian Glavinovich and Neil Pierre, who also miss out due to a meniscus and knee injury, respectively.

Inter Miami Team News

The Herons will be without two of their bright young talents, Baltasar Rodriguez and David Ruiz, who are out for this clash due to hamstring injuries. Joining them on the sidelines is Drake Callender, who is also dealing with a hernia problem.

Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami Predicted Lineups

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Rick

Defenders: Harriel, Makhanya, Wagner

Midfielders: Bedoya, Lukic, Bueno, Westfield

Attackers: Uhre, Damiani, Baribo

Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ustari

Defenders: Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba

Midfielders: Bright, Busquets

Attackers: Messi, Segovia, Allende; Suarez

Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami H2H Record

These two sides have faced each other 12 times before this clash, in which the home side has registered four wins, drawn two, and lost six matches against them.

Key players to watch in Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union)

Tai Baribo is having an incredible season for the club as he leads the goalscoring chart for them with 11 goals in 13 matches. The Israeli international is looking unstoppable at the moment, as whatever he touches turns into a goal. In his last three matches with the club, he has scored four goals, with one coming in the last match as he came off the bench to net the winner.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Lionel Messi has looked a frustrating figure in the last few matches as the team struggles to find its rhythm after a series of losses. Despite this, Lionel Messi has still played his part, scoring five goals from ten matches while assisting another two. One player who the Herons will be hoping to be in form here is Messi, as he can decide the outcome of the match with his extraordinary qualities.

Philadelphia Union Vs Inter Miami Prediction

This game is going to be difficult for the visitors as Philadelphia has been performing very well in recent matches, which keeps them at the frontside. Inter Miami needs to play as a unit here and try to put in a solid performance so that the fans can be happy.

Predicted Score: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Inter Miami

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