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Gerardo Martino will have a chance to face off against his former employers when his new side, Atlanta United, visit Inter Miami for their Major League Soccer clash on Sunday, September 6.
Both Martino and Atlanta will see Miami's Nu Stadium for the first time, and they will be hoping to start their history at the venue with a positive result, while putting an end to the hosts' two head-to-head wins on the bounce.
The Herons just recently appointed Argentine Kily Gonzalez to the head coach role, replacing Angel Guillermo Hoyos at the end of August, so a win in his first game in charge will be crucial to set the tone in Florida.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United key stats
- Both teams scored in seven of the last eight head-to-heads.
- Atlanta United have scored the least goals in the Eastern Conference.
- Lionel Messi has now scored in his last three games on the trot.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United preview: Hosts likely to build momentum
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United — Tale of the Tape
| Inter Miami | vs | Atlanta United |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 13th |
| 42 | Points | 21 |
| 56 | Goals For | 25 |
| 41 | Goals Against | 38 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 11th |
Miami consolidated their second position in the Eastern Conference by ending a five-game winless streak in all competitions, and they did it with a convincing 7-1 drubbing of Montreal at home last week.
The Herons are also on course to compete for the Supporters' Shield this season, as they enter this matchday ranked third; however, they are 10 points behind the current leaders, Nashville.
Inter Miami recorded the most big chances at 88, and most big chances missed at 55.
As a result, there is hardly any time for new head coach Gonzalez to get settled in, as there is already little room for any mishaps, but it does feel as if Inter's star-studded squad is finally coming together.
Some of those stars, including new signing, Sergio Reguilon will not be available for selection through injury, while Mateo Silvetti and Tadeo Allende join him in the infirmary as the other crucial players who have to sit this one out.
The hosts have enjoyed two gameweeks from home, and with this one being the last before they hit the road, the home side will want to finish with maximum points.
Tata Martino will want nothing more than denting his former team's chances of rising to the top of the conference, but it has been an average league campaign from them so far.
The Five Stripes have already won six of their 22 league games, one more than they managed in all of last season, and now they are searching for their first regular-season away date against Inter Miami.
Atlanta United average 1.1 goals per game, ranking them 28th out of 30 teams.
The visitors added midfielder Giuliano Galoppo on loan from River Plate during the week, which means he could add some much-needed steel to their midfield, while Mauricio Amaro recently received his visa and is also in line to make his debut for the club.
Breel Embolo is not enjoying the same luck, as it appears doubtful that his paperwork will be sorted out before their visit to Florida, while Martino is also without Jay Fortune and Luke Brennan through injury.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United form guide & betting tips
| Inter Miami | vs | Atlanta United |
|---|---|---|
DLDLW |
Form | LWWWL |
| 5 | Points | 9 |
| 19th | Form Table | 11th |
| 13 | Goals For | 8 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 8 |
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Whispers predicts: Inter Miami 4-1 Atlanta United
Inter are likely to kick on from last week's emphatic victory, so backing them in the 1×2 market at 1.37 makes sense, but it does not offer much in the way of value.
The BTTS market option is in a similar space at 1.40, and from the fact that both teams scored in Inter's previous eight matches in a row, it is a bet that is likely to be a successful one.
The total goals bet is another worth exploring, but instead of opting for the standard over 2.5 goal at 1.23, consider the home side's total to exceed 3.5 goals at 2.80, as it offers far more value, and with the Herons being the most prolific side in the MLS, scoring 56 goals in 24 games at an average of 2.3 goals per 90 minutes.
Backing a goalscorer is also a good option with Lionel Messi coming in at 1.41 and Luis Suarez slightly higher at 1.86; both players found the back of the net last weekend, and confidence should be high.
>1×2 – Inter Miami at 1.37 | Likelihood: Highly likely
>BTTS – Yes at 1.40 | Likelihood: Likely
>Inter Miami totals – over 3.5 goals at 2.80 | Likelihood: Possible
>Anytime goalscorer – Lionel Messi at 1.41 | Likelihood: Highly likely
>Anytime goalscorer – Luis Suarez at 1.86 | Likelihood: Possible