Inter Miami vs Charlotte Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | MLS, September 29, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Major League Soccer
• Date: Sunday, Sep 29
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 am GMT
• Venue: Chase Stadium, USA

Inter Miami will host Charlotte FC in their 31st game of the 2024/25 MLS season at the Chase Stadium. The Herons will aim to continue with their unbeaten run and equal their longest winning run in the domestic competition.

Hosts Inter Miami are in a tremendous position as they enter this weekend’s fixture once again sitting comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Herons’ five-game winning streak came to an end when they sustained a 1-1 draw with New York City in their last league game but have been exceptional since the start of this year.

Meanwhile, Charlotte FC put an end to their six-game winless run with a thumping 4-0 home victory over New England last weekend. Dean Smith’s side are in a comfortable position sitting at Sxith in the league standings but the upcoming matches will be crucial for The Crown.

Inter Miami Team News

Inter Miami players Jordi Alba and Noah Allen remains suspended for this weekend’s tie. Nicolas Freire, and Facundo Farias are sidelined with ACL injuries whereas Leo Afonso, Matias Rojas, and Sergiy Kryvtsov are out with their respective knocks.

Charlotte Team News

For the visiting side, Nikola Petkovic and Jahlane Forbes are sidelined with their respective injuries. The remaining players are available for selection.

Inter Miami vs Charlotte Predicted Lineups

Inter Miami predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Callender

Defenders: Fray, Aviles, Kryvtsov, Negri

Midfielders: Gressel, Bright, Redondo

Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Taylor

Charlotte predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Kahlina

Defenders: Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Ream

Midfielders: Westwood, Bronico, Urso

Forwards: Biel, Abada, Swiderski

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only six times, with Inter Miami winning three and Charlotte securing two games. One game between them ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Inter Miami vs Charlotte

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer Lionel Messi scored a brace in five minutes to give his side a comfortable win 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union earlier this month. Messi was out for three months due to an ankle injury and contributed his 14th assist of the season. The former Barcelona forward has already scored 16 goals and assisted 12 assists in 18 matches across all competitions.

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood extended his contract with the MLS outfit until the summer of 2027 earlier this month. He has been one of the standout players for the team who has been performing at the highest level in the middle of the park since his arrival from Burnley in 2023.

Inter Miami vs Charlotte Prediction

Inter Miami are favourites for this tie as the team are running away with the Supporters’ Shield trophy. The Herons have managed seven wins from their last nine league matches, putting them eight points clear of Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings. They were held to a 1-1 draw by New York City in their last game in the MLS.

As for Charlotte, they have endured a mixed campaign, currently sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference standings and are fighting for a playoff spot so late into the season. They have failed to win any of their previous six league games before their 4-0 win over 10-man New England Revolution last week.

Predicted Score: Inter Miami 3-1 Charlotte (Watch Live)

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