At 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 2nd, the first-place Inter Miami CF (22-4-8) will travel to take on the Atlanta United (10-14-10) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Inter Miami is on a four-game winning streak and has a money line payout of +104.0 compared to Atlanta United's +205.0 payout. The payout for a draw is currently +310.0, and the over/under goal line is set at 3.5 goals. This match features an Inter Miami team that leads the Eastern Conference against an Atlanta United team sitting in ninth place.
Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Inter Miami CF at Atlanta United
- Where: Atlanta, GA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Betting Odds MIA +104.0 | ATL +205.0 O/U 3.5
Inter Miami CF Preview
Inter Miami CF is in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-4-8. They have won four straight matches and have gone 4-0-3 in their last seven. Overall, they have been favored in 21 matches, going 14-2-5, and have gone 9-2-3 as an underdog. On October 26th, they defeated Atlanta United 2-1 at home. Inter Miami has 74 points, which is eight more than the second-place Columbus Crew.
Inter Miami CF has the top scoring offense in the MLS this season, averaging 2.3 goals per match. They are also 4th in passing percentage at 85.8%. Their top scorer is Luis Suárez, who is 3rd in the league in goals scored and shots on goal. He is also the leader in both categories for Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is 2nd on the team in goals scored and leads the club in assists. He is 8th in the MLS in assists.
Inter Miami CF's defense has been up and down over the last four matches, but they are coming off a strong performance against Atlanta United, who is 22nd in scoring. Overall, they are 9th in goals allowed this season. Keeper Drake Callender is 18th in clean sheets and 9th in saves. Over the last four matches, they have given up an average of 1.2 goals per match.
Atlanta United Preview
Through 34 matches, Atlanta United has a record of 10-14-10, putting them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been slightly better at home, going 6-7-4, compared to 4-7-6 on the road. Over their last seven matches, Atlanta has gone 3-2-2, including a loss to Inter Miami CF on October 26th. In the standings, Atlanta is tied with D.C. United with 40 points, three points behind Toronto FC.
Atlanta United's offense has been middle of the pack this season, scoring 1.3 goals per match, which is 22nd in MLS. Their top scorer is Saba Lobzhanidze, who is 41st in MLS with 9 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, and is 33rd in the league in that category. Atlanta is 13th in MLS in shots on goal and 7th in corners. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 44.1% of their matches, and their passing percentage of 83.9% is 14th in the league.
When it comes to goals allowed, Atlanta United's defense has struggled this season, as they are 11th in MLS, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Over their last seven matches, they have given up 11 goals (1.6 per match). This includes giving up two goals to Inter Miami CF on October 26th, who has the league's top-scoring offense. Overall, Brad Guzan is 19th in MLS with five clean sheets, and his 110 saves are 7th in the league.
Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United Head To Head
Atlanta United and Inter Miami have played three times this season, with Atlanta holding a slight edge in shots on goal. The first match between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw, with Miami actually having more shots on goal. The second match was also a draw, but Atlanta had more shots on goal in that one. In the most recent matchup, Atlanta had eight shots on goal compared to 12 for Miami, but Atlanta still came away with a 3-2 win.
Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United Free Pick
Looking at this matchup between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United, we are going to take Inter Miami on the money line at +104. Our projections have Inter Miami winning by a score of 2-1. Coming into the match, Inter Miami has been the better team in terms of both goals scored and shots on goal. They also have Lionel Messi as the top projected goal scorer for the match. For Atlanta United, Aleksei Miranchuk has the best chance to score.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Inter Miami CF +104.0
