The Herons and 2024 Major League Soccer Champions LA Galaxy will collide in Miami on 17 August.
The match will be held at Chase Stadium, which gives Inter Miami a much-needed advantage. We say ‘much-needed’, as Javier Mascherano’s players were clueless in their previous away game.
Surely, at home, the Herons will have a better chance of avoiding defeat, as LA Galaxy are at the bottom of the Western Conference table.
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Inter Miami vs LA Galaxy prediction: Champions won’t slip
Key Stats
- We saw goals galore in both official matches between the two clubs.
- Coach Greg Vanney has a 2-1-0 record versus the Herons.
- Four consecutive Inter Miami games resulted in goals galore.
Correct score prediction: Inter Miami 1-1 LA Galaxy
Without La Pulga among the starters, the Herons have a hard time finding the net. They will probably score on 17 August, but that will merely be a consolation goal, as the Herons have conceded goals way too frequently recently.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Herons still likely to win
- HOME: 31/50 (1.62) – 61.7%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can see from the odds in our Inter Miami vs LA Galaxy prediction, the expected winners are the Herons.
A home team win is priced at 31/50 (1.62), which translates to a 61.7% chance of success. However, we believe the visitors are unlikely to lose this match. BTTS – Yes is currently priced at 47/100 (1.47), and this means that the two clubs have a 68.0% chance of exchanging goals.
The rest of our top football betting tips today can be easily found on our special page.
Most recent H2Hs: Miami side never wins
Despite a somewhat disappointing season thus far, LA Galaxy should look forward to the Inter Miami challenge, as the Herons seem to be an acceptable opponent.
USA MLS 26/02/24
LA Galaxy
Inter Miami CF
USA MLS 18/04/21
Inter Miami CF
LA Galaxy
Inter Miami team news and form: Huge hit for Herons
Coach Mascherano will not be able to count on football legend Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old attacking midfielder is still injured and will probably miss a couple of more games before he is back to full fitness.
Predicted lineup: Ustari (GK), Allen, Alba, Fray, Falcon, Busquets, Bright, De Paul, Allende, Segovia & Suarez
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Minnesota United
4
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
Inter Miami CF
4
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
FC Dallas
4
Inter Miami CF
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Inter Miami CF
0
LA Galaxy team news and form: Things can’t get worse
LA Galaxy are at the very bottom of the Western Conference. After 25 matches played, the 2024 MLS champions have only three victories to show for. Riqui Puig is still injured, which is another slap to the face.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Cuevas, Yoshida, Jorgensen, Aude, Fagundez, Cerrillo, Pec, Reus, Paintsill & Nascimento
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1
Player to watch: Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez is far from his best days. With only five goals since the start of the 2025 Major League Soccer chase, El Pistolero hasn’t been living up to the hype. However, we should still mention the fact that he is the key creator on the team, with 10 assists under his belt.
Suarez has to bring his A-game
In the absence of Messi, it’s up to his good friend to step up and be the hero for the Herons, as he failed to score against point-hungry Lions on 11 August.