INTER MIAMI are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference as they travel to Charlotte for an MLS fixture. Miami have done some really good work on their recent travels and should have the upper hand on Thursday.
Charlotte have done some good work lately having suffered just one defeat in their last five matches. However, that defeat came in their previous fixture as they were beaten 1-0 at Houston Dynamo.
Having been on the road in the last two matches, Charlotte are returning to the Bank of America Stadium. However, Dean Smith’s men have been a bit erratic at home, with three wins from their last six matches in front of their fans.
Inter Miami are showing no signs of slowing down as they sit two points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference. They have won their last three matches, including a 2-1 victory at Nashville in their previous fixture.
The victory at Nashville highlights an impressive away record for Inter Miami, who continue to impress despite missing key players like Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. Gerardo Martino’s men are unbeaten in their last seven matches, claiming five wins in that run.
How the bookies view it: Charlotte surprisingly fancied
Charlotte have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at evens with Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Inter Miami is valued at 11/5 while Betfred is also offering odds of 12/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Miami with the edge
Inter Miami have a 3-2 edge with just one draw from six previous matches against Charlotte. However, Charlotte claimed a 1-0 victory in the last meeting between both teams back in October.
Players to watch: Campana to deliver
Leonardo Campana has shown some quality in the absence of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi and will be the one to watch for Inter Miami. The forward has five goals this season and is priced at 21/10 by Betfred to find the net on Thursday.
Patrick Agyemang often leads the line for Charlotte and will be the one tasked with providing the spark in attack on Thursday. The forward also has five MLS goals this season and is priced at 13/8 to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Charlotte have just one major injury absentee, with Junior Urso still sidelined. Nikola Petkovic could be given a start on Thursday after coming off the bench at halftime at Nashville.
Inter Miami are still without Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, who remain at the Copa America. Midfielder Robert Taylor is in line to start after coming off the bench last time out.
Charlotte: Kahlina, Byrne, Maladaptive, Privett, Uronen, Bronico, Diani, Abada, Petkovic, Vargas, Agyemang
Inter Miami: Callender, Fray, Kryvstov, Busquets, Alba, Redondo, Bright, Gressel, Cremaschi, Taylor, Campana
Anything else catch the eye?
There were over 3.5 goals in Charlotte’s previous home fixture and a repeat is priced at 13/8 by Betfred. The hosts have also seen more goals after the break in two of their last three matches and a similar pattern is valued at 21/20 by Betfred .
Inter Miami have opened the scoring in their last two matches and could be backed to grab the first goal on Thursday at 5/4 with Betfred.
This MLS match between Charlotte and Inter Miami will be played on Jul 4, 2024 and kick off at 00:30. Check below for our tipsters best Charlotte vs Inter Miami prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
