MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :February 19, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Modified at :February 19, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Inter Miami will look to live up to expectations this season with new names added

With the opening match of Major League Soccer against Real Salt Lake, Inter Miami are expecting a tough match. Miami were disappointing last season despite some big names in football. Now they have added Suarez, but their preseason campaign wasn’t that successful. After struggling against Saudi sides, they have a major task to accomplish in the upcoming season.

Real Salt Lake’s last season was impressive and they finished 5th in the Western Conference. Houston beat them on penalties, but they’ll be looking to re-discover their old swagger. Even though Real Salt Lake only had three games to play in the pre-season, they have signed some exciting players such as Middlesbrough’s Matt Crooks, who will give them a major boost.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 22 February 2024 at 6:30 AM IST

Location: DRV PNK Stadium, Florida

Form:

Inter Miami (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-D

Real Salt Lake (in all competitions): D-D-L-W-W

Player to Watch

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

When Inter Miami plays, everyone looks up to Lionel Messi. His arrival in Miami mid-last season made an instant impact. Even though he wasn’t able to help Miami make it to the playoffs, he seemed on the bright side. The Argentine legend will be looking forward to creating Miami history this season.

Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake)

During the last season, Cristian Arango was signed by Real Salt Lake in mid-July. Arango did well in patches and started almost every game. He scored four goals in 13 appearances for the club at the end of last season. Arango is likely to see a significant jump in his performance with a proper pre-season this time around.

Match Facts

Inter Miami have scored 8 goals in last 5 matches
Real Salt Lake have scored 7 goals in last 5 matches
Inter Miami have won only once in last five games

Injury and Team News

Inter Miami had major injury problems last year and it seems it is a trend that will continue through the current season as well. Jean, Negri, and Fray are all expected to miss this game.

Despite having all their key players available for selection, Real Salt Lake is set to miss Ruiz till March 2024 due to a hamstring injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches- 0

Inter Miami- 0

Real Salt Lake- 0

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup

Inter Miami Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Callender; Yedlin, Freire, Aviles, Alba; Gressel, Busquets, D. Ruiz; Messi, Suarez, D. Gomez

Real Salt Lake Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

MacMath; Brody, Glad, Vera, Katranis; Ojeda, Palacio; A. Gomez, Crooks, Luna; Arango

Match Prediction for Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake

Although Inter Miami have had a poor recent run, they remain strong favourites for this clash. Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, does not have any big players in their squad but they performed as a team and achieved great success last season. We are still expecting Inter Miami to win against Real Salt Lake.

Prediction: Inter Miami 1-0 Real Salt Lake

Telecast for Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake

India – Apple TV

UK – Apple TV

US – Apple TV, Fox Sports

Nigeria – Apple TV

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