Inter Miami CF vs Saint Louis City SC Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 01/06/2024, 10:36  by Joseph King in Major League Soccer Predictions

Matchday 17 in Major League Soccer sees East leaders Inter Miami hosting struggling 11th-place St. Louis City at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami’s total of 34 points gives them a one-point lead over second-place Cincinnati FC in the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi and company couldn’t cope with the Atlanta United firepower when the two teams faced off at this venue just two days prior on Wednesday. Despite holding 61% of the possession, Inter managed to fire off just 12 attempts (five on target) while their opponents totaled 25 efforts at goal (eight on target). The result was a 3-1 loss for the Herons, putting an end to an impressive run of form which saw Inter go unbeaten in their last eight matches, winning seven. The hosts will be seeking an immediate response and they have done a good job of bouncing back so far this term. Inter Miami have yet to lose two consecutive games this season in their 21 fixtures played across all competitions.

St. Louis City have failed to reach the highs of last season which saw them put together a sensational debut campaign and finish atop the Western Conference standings. It’s safe to say they are experiencing a “sophomore slump” as they currently have managed just 16 points from 14 matches, placing them 11th. They remain three points behind ninth-place Portland and six points behind seventh-place Colorado for an automatic postseason qualification spot. It’s all gone wrong for St. Louis City in recent weeks, as they come into this matchup against the MLS Cup title favorites riding a three-match losing streak. The most recent of those results was a frustrating 2-1 home defeat at the hands of the Seattle Sounders. Manager Bradley Carnell will have to sort out his team’s defensive struggles as City have now conceded in their last four consecutive games.