Inter Miami are winless in five consecutive league matches, while D.C. United drew 3:3 with Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps on their latest away trip. The hosts continue to score, but have conceded twice in each of their last three home matches in Major League Soccer. The visitors have a chance to exploit these defensive problems.
Inter Miami
Inter Miami have drawn four and lost one of their last five league matches. Their home games against Atlanta United, Nashville and San Diego all ended with the same score — 2:2. Scoring twice earned them just one point each time. Of course, their 7:1 thrashing of Montreal shows that the hosts are capable of winning by a wide margin. However, they have since drawn three consecutive home matches in Major League Soccer, so we would not expect another easy win.
D.C. United
D.C. United have drawn four of their last five away matches in Major League Soccer. Against Vancouver Whitecaps, they came from behind twice and had more shots — 21 to 16. The visitors have plenty of defensive problems too, but they can respond with goals against strong opponents. If they score here as well, Inter Miami will find it harder to establish a two-goal lead.
Inter Miami vs D.C. United Prediction
In the last four head-to-head meetings, D.C. United have lost by one goal three times and drawn once. In March this season, Inter Miami were already 2:0 up at half-time, but ultimately won just 2:1. The +1.5 handicap bet won on all four occasions. The risk of a heavy defeat remains, but recent results give us reason to expect a closer scoreline. We are backing D.C. United with a +1.5 handicap. An away win, a draw or a one-goal defeat would all be enough.
