Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Leagues Cup

Prediction published on 10/08/2023, 16:11  by Joseph King | Modified on 10/08/2023 at 16:12 in Football Predictions

The new-look Leagues Cup tournament enters the quarter-final with Inter Miami hosting Charlotte FC. WithThe Messi boom is in full effect as his recent performances with his new club have clearly provided a huge lift to the rest of the squad. The Argentine maestro has propelled the Eastern Conference’s bottom-placed team up to the current betting favorites to win the Leagues Cup. Miami prevailed on penalties in a wild round of 16 matchup against FC Dallas that finished 4-4 after 90 minutes. Messi scored a brace in that game, meaning that the 36-year-old has now netted an incredible seven goals in his first four matches with his new club. Inter have now won each of their four Leagues Cup outings so far, three of which came in regulation time. It’s been a dramatic turnaround in this competition as Inter Miami have the worst record in the MLS with only 18 points from their 22 league fixtures.

Charlotte FC will be the latest team tasked with slowing down Messi as they seek a spot in the semi-final. Similarly to their opponents today, Charlotte have struggled in the domestic MLS season but have been able to turn things around in this competition. The visitors were undoubtedly extremely fortunate to have progressed in their round of 16 meeting away against the Dynamo. Houston had a 1-0 lead heading into the final 10 minutes before Charlotte drew level with a route one ball over the top and a poor goalkeeper decision to rush out. This was then followed up 30 seconds later with one of the worst own goal gaffes you will ever see. The 2-1 victory was only the second win in 90 minutes that the visitors have achieved this season with the other two occuring in a penalty shootout. Charlotte were on an eight match winless run before the start of the Leagues Cup where they emerged victorious in all four contests.