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Two of MLS's most in-form teams meet in the first leg of the CONCACAF Cup semi finals this week, as the Vancouver Whitecaps host Inter Miami at B.C. Place Stadium. The Whitecaps are currently topping the MLS Western Conference thanks to six wins from their opening nine league games. However, they were held to a drab 0-0 draw last time out against St Louis City, so Whitecaps' boss Jesper Sørensen will be looking for a much improved display against a star studded Miami side.
Inter are currently unbeaten in MLS this season, with six wins and two draws from their opening eight games. They were pushed all the way by a dogged Columbus Crew team in their last fixture, but a first half strike from Benjamin Cremaschi was enough to give Javier Mascherano's men another three points and move them up to third in the Eastern Conference.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Inter Miami CF Form
Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami CF Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Vancouver Whitecaps against Inter Miami CF : Head to Head (H2H)
May 25, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps - Inter Miami CF: Form Analysis
Remarkably, the Whitecaps have drawn their last four games in the CONCACAF Cup. However, thanks to the away goals rule, they have progressed past both Pumas UNAM and Monterrey despite drawing both ties 3-3 on aggregate. They left it late in their quarter final at Pumas UNAM and were trailing 3-2 as the game headed into the final minute, but a last gasp 93rd minute strike from defender Tristan Blackmon ensured they progressed to the semi finals for the first time since 2016.
Miami leave it left to beat LA
Inter also had a big scare in their quarter final matchup, as they fell 2-0 down to Los Angeles early in the second leg. However, Lionel Messi and Federico Redondo drew them level, before Messi netted a late penalty to completely turn the tie on its head. Prior to that, Inter had cruised through the competition, conceding just one goal in their opening four games.
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Inter Miami CF v Vancouver Whitecaps last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
S. Adekugbe
M. Laborda
MidfielderR. Gauld
ForwardJ. Nelson
D. Ruiz
Vancouver Whitecaps & Inter Miami CF Squad Analysis
The Whitecaps come into this game with doubts over several key players, including Ryan Gauld, Jayden Nelson, Mathias Laborda and Sam Adekugbe. However, star striker Brian White will be available for the game and the Whitecaps will be hoping he can continue the hot streak that has seen him score five goals in his last four matches.
Possible Vancouver Whitecaps starting eleven: Takaoka; Ocampo, Blackmon, Veselinovic, Johnson; Berhalter, Cubas, Vite; Rios, White, Sabbi
Inter at full strength
Inter boss Javier Mascherano resisted the temptation to rest some of his key players for the weekend game at Columbus Crew. That gamble appeared to pay off, as not only did Inter win, but they came through the game without picking up any fresh injuries. That means Oscar Ustari will continue in goal, after beating out Drake Callender for the number one spot.
Possible Inter Miami starting eleven: Ustari; Lujan, Aviles, Falcon, Alba; Cremaschi, Busquets, Allende; Messi, Suarez, Segovia.
Most goals and assists
Vancouver Whitecaps
Inter Miami CF
B. White
(10 Goals)
L. Messi
(8 Goals)
J. Nelson
(5 Assists)
L. Suarez
(7 Assists)
Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami CF Stats in Concachampions
Vancouver Whitecaps - Inter Miami CF Key Points
- Vancouver have drawn their last 4 CONCACAF Cup games
- Miami have conceded just once in their last 3 matches
- Mimia have drawn 2 of their last 3 MLS fixtures
- Vancouver have drawn 4 of their last 6 games
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Our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
These are arguably the two strongest teams in MLS, so we are expecting a high quality contest on Thursday night. However, picking a winner is a very tricky task. Miami clearly have the more star-studded line up, but the Caps have been playing at an extremely high standard this season and have made themselves seriously difficult to beat. Over the two legs, we'd probably give the nod to Miami, but with home advantage in their favor, we are predicting the Whitecaps to secure a first leg draw. Our prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Inter Miami is: Draw.
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Correct score: 1-1
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