Preview: Barcelona SC vs Inter Miami Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Club Friendly
This will be the first-ever meeting between these two teams.
Inter Miami are currently on a pre-season tour, and their next stop will be the Estadio Banco Pichincha stadium, where they will lock horns with Barcelona SC. Inter Miami kicked off this tour with a 3-0 loss against Alianza Lima, but followed that up by securing a 2-1 win against Atl. Nacional.
The defending MLS Cup champions will start their title defence against Los Angeles FC later this month. This game will certainly help their preparations in the best possible way.
Barcelona SC, on the other hand, are coming into this game after playing two consecutive friendly fixtures against Guayaquil City. This will be their last pre-season game before locking horns with Argentinos Jrs. in the Copa Libertadores.
Barcelona SC finished in third spot in LigaPro Serie A last season. Their clash against Inter Miami will be a must-watch for fans and neutrals alike.
Kickoff:
Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Stadium: Estadio Banco Pichincha
Date & Kick-off Time: Feb 8 – 05:30 am IST/12:00 am GMT; Feb 7 – 04:00 pm PT/07:00 pm ET
Referee: Not decided
VAR: In use
Form:
Barcelona SC (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-D
Inter Miami (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W
Players to watch out for:
Miguel Parrales (Barcelona SC)
The Ecuadorian international was Barcelona SC’s second-highest top goalscorer in the league last season. He usually doesn’t need many chances to find the back of the net as he is very clinical in front of the goal. He can also make an impact off the bench.
Considering the defensive troubles of the Herons, Parrales is expected to thrive against the MLS team.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
The Argentine attacker is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. He has changed Inter Miami’s fortunes ever since he joined them in 2023. He led them to the MLS Cup last season, along with winning the Golden Boot and the MVP award.
He has been excellent during this ongoing pre-season tour as well. Fans will be expecting another great performance from him.
Match Facts:
- This will be the first head-to-head encounter between these two teams.
- Barcelona SC won 2-1 against Guayaquil City in their last game.
- Inter Miami won 2-1 Atl. Nacional in their last game.
Barcelona SC vs Inter Miami: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Barcelona SC to win – 1.91 by Stake
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.44 by Dafabet
- Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.78 by 1XBET
Injury and Team news:
Both teams have their entire squads available for selection.
Head-to-Head:
This will be the first head-to-head encounter between these two teams.
Predicted Lineups:
Barcelona SC (4-2-3-1)
Contreras(GK); Carabalí, Báez, Rangel, Castillo; Medina, Lugo; Rojas, Martínez, Oyola; Parrales
Inter Miami (4-2-3-1)
St. Clair(GK); Allen, Falcon, Fray, Mura; de Paul, Ayala; Segovia, Messi, Silvetti; Suarez
Match Prediction:
The encounter is expected to be thrilling and close. However, due to their home advantage, Barcelona SC are expected to clinch a win against the Herons.
Prediction: Barcelona SC 2-1 Inter Miami
Telecast details:
OneFootball app/website holds the worldwide streaming rights for this game.
Where to watch Barcelona SC vs Inter Miami live in India?
OneFootball holds the streaming rights for this game in India.
Where will Barcelona SC vs Inter Miami be played?
It will be played at the Estadio Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Have Barcelona SC and Inter Miami previously competed against each other?
No, this will be the first-ever meeting between these two teams.
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